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 |
|---|---|
| 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% |
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 | 145,384 | 67,925 | 61,248 | 6,677 | 9.8% |
| Allegany County | 72,238 | 35,345 | 32,286 | 3,059 | 8.7% |
| Frederick County | 225,721 | 124,765 | 117,160 | 7,605 | 6.1% |
| Pennsylvania | |||||
| Franklin County | 143,495 | 81,000 | 74,400 | 6,600 | 8.2% |
| Fulton County | 14,935 | 7,700 | 6,600 | 1,000 | 13.7% |
| West Virginia | |||||
| Berkeley County | 102,044 | 45,220 | 41,280 | 3,950 | 8.7% |
| Jefferson County | 51,615 | 24,200 | 22,570 | 1,630 | 6.7% |
| Morgan County | 16,325 | 6,770 | 6,170 | 610 | 9.0% |
| Total Regional Workforce | 771,757 | 392,925 | 361,714 | 31,131 | 8.9% |
