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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.

YearUnemployment Rate
1999 3.4%
2000 3.2%
2001 4.1%
2002 4.5%
2003 4.4%
2004 4.6%
2005 4.4%
20064.4%
2007 4.4%
2008 5.7%
2009 9.8%
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 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%
SOURCES: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008 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 2009.





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