Labor and Demographics

The Birmingham area offers a pool over 800,000 workers within an effective recruiting area. Applicant to opening ratio's of over 20:1 are not uncommon.

Wage and Salary Employment by Industry - While annual net job growth became a net loss during the last year, it has maintained steady growth at more than 3% over the last five years, not including the 5,000 jobs provided within 30 miles by Honda and Mercedes-Benz expansions.

Population Demographics - The Birmingham-Hoover MSA is home to more than a million people, half of whom are of prime working age, 24-55.

Available Workers, Labor Force Statistics - There are more than 810,000 experienced workers in a 14-county effective recruiting area around Birmingham.

County Population and Income Characteristics - Each component county within the Birmingham area offers unique opportunities for firms seeking expansion or relocation sites.

	Wage and Salary Employment by Industry - While annual net job growth became a net loss during the last year, it has maintained steady growth at more than 3% over the last five years, not including the 5,000 jobs provided within 30 miles by Honda and Mercedes-Benz expansions.

	Population Demographics - The Birmingham-Hoover MSA is home to more than a million people, half of whom are of prime working age, 24-55.

	Available Workers, Labor Force Statistics - There are more than 810,000 experienced workers in a 14-county effective recruiting area around Birmingham.

	County Population and Income Characteristics - Each component county within the Birmingham area offers unique opportunities for firms seeking expansion or relocation sites.