100 W. Washington St., Room 103
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 |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 4.2% |
| 1999 | 3.4% |
| 2000 | 3.2% |
| 2001 | 4.1% |
| 2002 | 4.5% |
| 2003 | 4.4% |
| 2004 | 3.8% |
| 2005 | 4.4% |
| 2006 | 4.3% |
| 2007 | 4.6% |
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 | 143,748 | 70,396 | 67,169 | 3,227 | 4.6 |
| Allegany County | 72,831 | 35,770 | 33,810 | 1,960 | 5.5 |
| Frederick County | 222,938 | 124,732 | 120,873 | 3,859 | 3.1 |
| Pennsylvania | |||||
| Franklin County | 139,991 | 79,942 | 77,392 | 2,010 | 2.5 |
| Fulton County | 14,783 | 8,325 | 7,900 | 425 | 5.1 |
| West Virginia | |||||
| Berkeley County | 97,534 | 45,180 | 43,300 | 1,880 | 4.2 |
| Jefferson County | 50,443 | 25,220 | 24,370 | 850 | 3.4 |
| Morgan County | 16,337 | 7,280 | 6,940 | 350 | 4.8 |
| Total Regional Workforce | 758,605 | 396,845 | 381,754 | 14,561 | 3.7 |
