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Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Washington County is the hub of the regional economy and draws its workforce from counties within the Maryland/Pennsylvania/West Virginia tri-state region. With a combined labor force of 400,000 highly skilled and educated workers, this is an incredible opportunity for incoming businesses and those looking to expand.
| Year | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.4% |
| 2000 | 3.2% |
| 2001 | 4.1% |
| 2002 | 4.5% |
| 2003 | 4.4% |
| 2004 | 4.6% |
| 2005 | 4.4% |
| 2006 | 4.4% |
| 2007 | 4.4% |
| 2008 | 5.7% |
| 2009 | 9.8% |
| 2010 | 10.3% |
Regional Labor Supply: Washington County draws its workforce from
counties within the Maryland/Pennsylvania/West Virginia tri-state region.
| Population | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | |||||
| Washington County | 145,910 | 66,715 | 59,864 | 6,851 | 10.3% |
| Allegany County | 72,532 | 34,495 | 31,280 | 3,215 | 9.3% |
| Frederick County | 227,980 | 123,031 | 115,095 | 7,936 | 6.5% |
| Pennsylvania | |||||
| Franklin County | 144,994 | 80,000 | 73,400 | 6,500 | 8.1% |
| Fulton County | 14,852 | 7,800 | 6,800 | 900 | 11.9% |
| West Virginia | |||||
| Berkeley County | 103,854 | 44,740 | 40,500 | 4,240 | 9.5% |
| Jefferson County | 52,750 | 23,880 | 22,190 | 1,690 | 7.1% |
| Morgan County | 16,385 | 6,630 | 5,970 | 670 | 10.1% |
| Total Regional Workforce | 779,257 | 387,291 | 355,099 | 32,002 | 9.1% |
