Workforce Statistics
Current Unemployment Rates
| Alabama |
DeKalb County |
|
| Civilian Labor Force | 2,207,857 | 30,616 |
| Employment | 2,117,027 | 29,562 |
| Unemployment | 90,830 | 1,054 |
| Available Labor Pool | 8,028 | |
| Unemplyment Rate | 4.1% | 3.5% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor- Seasonally Adjusted. Available Labor Pool equals Underemployed plus Unemployed.
These Statistics are updated monthly. Last updated October 2018.
Unemployment rates
Underemployment Rates
| Source: 2017 North Alabama Works XI Report, Alabama Dept. of Labor | ||
| DeKalb County |
North AL Region | |
| Underemployed Workers | 6,974 | 116,643 |
| Underemployment Rate 2017 | 25.5% | 23.4% |
Labor Force in Surrounding counties
| County | Civilian Labor Force |
Unemployment |
Unemployment Rate |
| Jackson | 23,630 | 934 | 4.0% |
| Cherokee | 11,597 | 398 | 3.4% |
| Marshall | 43,057 | 1,408 | 3.3% |
| Etowah | 43,267 | 1,699 | 3.9% |
| Dade (GA) | 8,509 | 285 | 3.3% |
| Walker (GA) | 31,467 | 1,141 | 3.6% |
| Chattooga (GA) | 10,547 | 385 | 3.7% |
| Georgia | 5,161,920 | 197,005 | 3.8% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor (Seasonally Adjusted); Georgia Department of Labor (Seasonaly Adjusted). These statistics are updated Monthly.
Last updated: October 2018
Union Representation
This area is primarily a non-union pro-business community. Alabama is a “Right to Work” State.
Since 1970 there have only been three certification votes in the County and all three were defeated.
Labor Force: 30,616
Union Presence: 0
Last Updated: October 2018
Commuting Patterns
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and Venngage.com.
