Regional Workforce
Morgan County draws additional labor force from the surrounding region. For more specific regional workforce information, contact the MCEDA office at 256-353-1213.
Regional Workforce (as of October 2019)
County |
Civilian Labor Force |
Unemployment |
Unemployment Rate |
Morgan County |
56,890 |
1,251 |
2.1 |
Colbert County |
23,920 |
687 |
2.9 |
Cullman County |
38,688 |
802 |
2.1 |
Lawrence County |
14,500 |
356 |
2.5 |
Limestone County |
44,357 |
916 |
2.1 |
Madison County |
188,123 |
3,848 |
2.0 |
Marshall County |
44,676 |
882 |
2.0 |
TOTAL |
413,154 |
8,742 |
2.1 |
Unemployment Rates
|
Morgan County |
Decatur MSA |
Jul-19 |
2.6% |
2.7% |
Jan-19 |
3.8% |
4.0% |
Jul-18 |
3.9% |
4.0% |
Jan-18 |
3.9% |
4.0% |
Jun-17 |
4.5% |
4.6% |
Jan-16 |
5.9% |
6.3% |
Jul-15 |
6.4% |
6.8% |
Jan-15 |
6.1% |
6.5% |
Jul-14 |
7.5% |
8.0% |
Jan-14 |
6.5% |
6.7% |
Jul-13 |
5.9% |
6.2% |
Jan-13 |
7.2% |
7.6% |
Top Five Counties Sending Workers
Lawrence County |
4,454 |
Madison County |
4,062 |
Limestone County |
3,254 |
Cullman County |
1,889 |
Lauderdale County |
1,211 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics in Partnership with the Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division.
Top Five Counties Receiving Workers
Madison County |
10,232 |
Jefferson County |
2,024 |
Cullman County |
1,731 |
Limestone County |
1,681 |
Marshall County |
841 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics in Partnership with the Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division.
Regional Workforce Resources
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