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 Workforce |
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One of the most abundant resources in the Tri-State area is an available workforce. Employers in the region draw from a deep labor pool from Portsmouth and Ironton, Ohio, Ashland, Kentucky, and Huntington, West Virginia. Dedicated and diverse, the majority of the workforce has specialized skills in the key areas of production and technology. In addition to being qualified and affordable, the workforce is available and can benefit companies with low labor costs and a strong work ethic. |
 Tri-State Population | |
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2010 Population | 287,702 |
2013 Population | 365,419 |
Meridian Age in 2010 | 40.4 |
% White | 94.8 |
% Black | 2.7 |
% Other | 2.5 |
Source:BLS
 Lawrence County, Ohio Demographics | |
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2012 Population | 61,917 |
Meridian Age 2010 | 38.7 |
% White | 95.8 |
% Black | 2.2 |
% Other | 2.5 |
Meridian Household Income | $40,224 |
Per Capita Income 2009 | $21,012 |
 Tri-State Salaries | |
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Classification | Annual |
Management | $80,630 |
Business/Finance | $54,070 |
Construction/Extraction | $42,780 |
Education | $42,380 |
Health Care Prac/Tech | $65,120 |
Health Care Support | $24,020 |
Production | $34,790 |
Transport | $29,140 |
Office/Admin Support | $27,990 |
Source:BLS Way 2012 Estimates
 Tri-State Workforce & Statistics | ||
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Year | Work Force | Unemployment % |
2007 | 133,100 | 4.8 |
2008 | 132,413 | 5.0 |
2009 | 131,248 | 8.0 |
2010 | 129,536 | 8.8 |
2011 | 128,900 | 7.7 |
2012 | 129,800 | 7.0 |
2013 (Nov.) | 125,800 | 6.3 |
Source:BLS