Total Available Labor
| Total | Unemployed | Potential Labor Supply | Future Labor: 18 y/o (2012-2016) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Market Area | 29,169 | 25,651 | 3,518 | 34,040 |
| Montgomery County | 1,212 | 1,072 | 140 | 1,439 |
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Civilian Labor Force
| 2018 | Feb. 2019 | 2018 | Feb. 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force | 11,663 | 11,488 | 373,310 | 372,065 |
| Employeed | 10,967 | 10,855 | 358,465 | 357,479 |
| Unemployed | 696 | 633 | 14,845 | 14,586 |
| Unemployed Rate (%) | 6.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
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Unemployment Rate (%)
| Year | Montgomery Co. | Labor Market Area | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| 2013 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| 2014 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| 2015 | 6.6 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 2016 | 6.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| 2017 | 6.6 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| 2018 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
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Commuting Patterns
| Residents of Mont. Co. | 2015 | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Working & Residing in County | 4,322 | 40.3 |
| Commuting Out of County | 6,401 | 59.7 |
| Total Residents | 10,723 | 100.0 |
| Employees in Mont. Co. | ||
| Working & Residing in County | 4,322 | 42.0 |
| Commuting Into County | 5,976 | 58.0 |
| Total Employees | 10,298 | 100.0 |
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Average Weekly Wage | 2013
| Industry | Montgomery Co. | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Industries | $726 | $845 | $1,042 |
| Total Private Industries | $757 | $865 | $1,064 |
| Natural Resources and Mining | $918 | $1,049 | $1,086 |
| Construction | $976 | $1,011 | $1,155 |
| Manufacturing | $897 | $1,108 | $1,272 |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | $527 | $789 | $881 |
| Information | $647 | $1,044 | $2,011 |
| Finance | $854 | $1,236 | $1,752 |
| Services | $1,044 | $931 | $1,377 |
| Education and Health Services | $838 | $906 | $940 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | $280 | $327 | $441 |
| Other Services and Unclassified | $581 | $626 | $734 |
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