Geneva County, Alabama

Geneva County Labor Market

The 2011 population of Geneva County was estimated at 26,781. This represents a 9.8 percent increase from 1990.

The total civilian labor force in Geneva County for 4th Quarter 2011 was 10,794, of which 5,052 were employed and 1,108 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 10.3 percent.

The average weekly wage for Geneva County in 4th Quarter 2011 was $558. This would be equivalent to $13.95 per hour or $29,016 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around.

The total number of employees located in Geneva County in 4th Quarter 2011 was 5,052. The largest major industry sector was Manufacturing (31-33) (with 20 percent of the employment), followed by Health Care and Social Assistance (with 15 percent), and Retail Trade (44 & 45) (with 12 percent).

The largest major occupational group was Office and Administrative Support Occupations (with 15 percent of the estimated employment), followed by Production Occupations (with 11 percent), and Sales and Related Occupations (with 10 percent).

Population Growth Statistics

Below is the most recent population information for Geneva County. These figures are for the 1990 - 2011 time period.

Area 1990 Population 2011 Population Percent Change
Geneva County 23,647 26,790 13.29%
Alabama 4,040,389 4,779,736 18.30%
United States 248,845,816 308,745,538 24.07%

Source: US Census

Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment Statistics

Below is the labor force, employment and unemployment information for Geneva County. These figures are for the 4th quarter 2011 time period. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area Civilian Labor Force Average Employment Number Unemployed Unemp. Rate
Geneva County 11,355 10,663 692 6.1%
Alabama 2,164,935 2,019,891 145,044 6.7%
United States 153,660,000 137,983,000 15,678,000 10.2%

Source: Alabama LAUS Unit

Average Weekly Wage Statistics

Below is a list of average weekly wage information for Geneva County. These figures are for the 4th Quarter 2011 time period.

Area Average Weekly Wage
Geneva County $558
Alabama $832

Source: ES202 Wage Unit, Summarized ES202 File

Industry Distribution

Below is a list of major industries in Geneva County. These industry figures are for the 4th Quarter, 2011 time period.

Industry Group Establishments Employees
Retail Trade (44 & 45) 92 721
Health Care and Social Assistance 33 706
Manufacturing (31-33) 26 678
Education Services 13 517
Public Administration 23 484
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 25 311
Accommodation and Food Services 25 280
Wholesale Trade 25 271
Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49) 41 233
Finance and Insurance 28 202
Construction 60 182
Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation 16 109
Professiona.l Scientific & Technical Svc 31 94
Utilities 9 84
Other Services (except Public Admin.) 30 77
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 15 59

Source: Labor Market Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program

Income Statistics

Below is a list of the most recent income information for Geneva County.

Income Distribution Income Source Yr Total
Median Family Income - US Census Undefined 1999 $32,563
Median Household Income US Census 2010 $34,418
Per Capita Personal Income Burea of Economic Analysis 2010 $29,785
Total Personal Income Burea of Economic Analysis 2010 $799,077,000

 

Consumer Price Index

Below is a list of the most recent consumer price index information for United States (No data available for Geneva County).

Type of CPI Measure Time Period Source CPI Measure Over-the-Year Percent Change Over-the-Month Percent Change
CPI-U all items 1982-84=100, not seasonally adjusted November, 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics 216.3 1.8% 0.1%
CPI-U all items 1982-84=100, seasonally adjusted November, 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics 217.3 1.9% 0.4%
CPI-W all items 1982-84=100, not seasonally adjusted November, 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics 212.0 2.3% 0.2%
CPI-W all items 1982-84=100, seasonally adjusted November, 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics 212.9 2.3% 0.5%

 

Taxes

Below is the tax information for Geneva County. These figures are for the Annual, 2010 time period.

Tax Type Total Tax Revenue
Fuel Tax $3,461,254
Lodging Tax $12,827
Sales tax $6,206,912
Use tax $60,965

Source: State Dept. of Revenue

Employment Statistics

Year
Avg. Labor Force
Avg. Employment
Avg. Unemployment
Unemp. Rate
2000 12,294 11,741 553 4.5
2003 11,638 11,048 590 5.1
2006 11,751 11,367 384 3.3
2009 11,028 9,949 1,079 9.8
 2012

11,355 

 10,663

 692

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