Workforce

The 2002 population of WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1 was estimated at 346,482. This represents a -3.9 percent decrease from 1992.

The total civilian labor force in WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1 for October, 2006 was 136,933 of which 130,112 were employed and 6,821 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 5.0 percent.

The average weekly wage for West Virginia (No data available for WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1 ) in 2004 was $519. This would be equivalent to $12.98 per hour or $26,988 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around.

The total number of estimated employees located in WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1 in 2002 was 121,346. The largest major occupation group was Office and Administrative Support Occupations, with 16 percent of the estimated employment, followed by Sales and Related Occupations with 11 percent, and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations with 9 percent.

Here is the most recent population information for WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1 . These figures are for the 1992 - 2002 time period.

** McDowell County 's current Population 24,273 (2005 U.S. Census.)

Area

1992 Population

2002 Population

1992-2002 Percent Change

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1

360,419

346,482

-3.9%

West Virginia

1,806,451

1,804,529

-0.1%

United States

256,514,224

287,984,799

12.3%

Source: Cuensus

Labor force, Employment and Unemployment Statistics

Here is the labor force, employment and unemployment information for WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA1 . These figures are for the October, 2006 time period. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area

Civilian Labor Force

Number Employed

Number Unemployed

Unemployment
Rate

Preliminary Data

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1

136,933

130,112

6,821

5.0%

No

West Virginia

821,605

785,231

36,374

4.4%

No

United States

152,397,000

146,125,000

6,272,000

4.1%

No

Source: Labor Market Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program

Average Weekly Wage Statistics

Here is a list of average weekly wage information for West Virginia (No data available for WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1 ). These figures are for the 4th Quarter 2004

Area

Average Weekly Wage

West Virginia

$519

Source: Labor Market Statistics, Covered Employment and Wages Program

Occupation Distribution for WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1

Here is a list of occupations groups in WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 1 . These employment figures are for the 2002 - 2012 time frame.

Occupation Group Title

2002 Estimated Number of Employed

2012 Projected Number of Employed

Total All occupations

121,346

128,971

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

19,713

19,613

Sales and Related Occupations

13,200

13,844

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

10,869

12,147

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

10,762

11,055

Construction and Extraction Occupations

7,596

7,615

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

7,520

8,779

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

7,068

7,378

Management Occupations

6,879

7,433

Production Occupations

6,008

5,990

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

5,631

5,911

Personal Care and Service Occupations

4,987

5,657

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occu

4,707

5,136

Healthcare Support Occupations

3,529

4,177

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

3,188

3,562

Community and Social Services Occupations

2,125

2,642

Protective Service Occupations

1,776

1,947

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

1,297

1,314

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ

1,136

1,183

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

1,017

1,017

Legal Occupations

923

960

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

724

871

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

691

740

Source: Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Projections Unit