Tuscaloosa County
Current Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,131,160 | 1,965,640 | 165,520 | 7.8% |
| Tuscaloosa County |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on January 2013 data.
2012 Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,156,955 | 2,004,317 | 152,638 | 7.1 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 89,446 | 82,996 | 6,450 | 7.2 |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor.
2011 Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,190,519 | 1,993,977 | 196,542 | 9.0 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 92,173 | 84,646 | 7,527 | 8.2 |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor.
Regional Workforce - 2012 Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | 89,446 | 82,996 | 6,450 | 7.2 |
| Bibb County | 9,013 | 8,274 | 739 | 8.2 |
| Fayette County | 6,475 | 5,927 | 548 | 8.5 |
| Greene County | 3,036 | 2,664 | 372 | 12.3 |
| Hale County | 5,659 | 5,063 | 596 | 10.5 |
| Lamar County | 5,337 | 4,906 | 431 | 8.1 |
| Pickens County | 7,703 | 6,964 | 739 | 9.6 |
| Area Totals: | 126,669 | 116,794 | 9,875 | 7.8 |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor.
2011 Underemployment
| Rate | Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Region 3 | 21.8 | 25,709 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 16.5 | 13,771 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on May 2013 labor force data and 2011 underemployment rates. Region 3 includes Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, and Pickens Counties.
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Labor. This information was included in the 2011 State of the Workforce Report for Region 4 available from the Governor's Office of Workforce Development.
Commuting Patterns
Top Five Areas Sending Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 5,395 | 6.9% |
| Pickens County | 2,043 | 2.6% |
| Hale County | 2,032 | 2.6% |
| Shelby County | 1,698 | 2.2% |
| Bibb County | 1,614 | 2.1% |
Total Primary Jobs: 78,004
Workers Living and Working in Tuscaloosa County: 49,497
Top Five Areas Receiving Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 7,541 | 10.9% |
| Shelby County | 1,825 | 2.6% |
| Montgomery County | 1,170 | 1.7% |
| Madison County | 944 | 1.4% |
| Mobile County | 524 | 0.8% |
Total Primary Jobs: 69,091
Total Living in Tuscaloosa County, but Employed Outside the County: 19,594
* Source for Commuting Patterns Statistics: U.S. Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies, On the Map. 2010 Statistics.