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Labor Force

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.

YearUnemployment Rate
19984.2%
19993.4%
20003.2%
20014.1%
20024.5%
20034.4%
20043.8%
20054.4%
20064.3%
20074.6%
SOURCE: MD Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation


Regional Labor Supply: Washington County draws its workforce from counties within the Maryland/Pennsylvania/West Virginia tri-state region.

 PopulationLabor ForceEmployedUnemployed%
Maryland     
Washington County143,74870,39667,1693,2274.6
Allegany County72,83135,77033,8101,9605.5
Frederick County222,938124,732120,8733,8593.1
Pennsylvania     
Franklin County139,99179,94277,3922,0102.5
Fulton County14,7838,3257,9004255.1
West Virginia     
Berkeley County97,53445,18043,3001,8804.2
Jefferson County50,44325,22024,3708503.4
Morgan County16,3377,2806,9403504.8
Total Regional Workforce758,605396,845381,75414,5613.7
SOURCES: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 Population Estimates; MD Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation; WV Bureau of Employment Programs; and, PA Department of Labor and Industry. Data is an average for 2007.





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