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Buchanan County
Virginia
Last updated: 4/17/2024 1:08:42 AM
Virginia Employment Commission

Economic Information & Analytics Division
6606 West Broad Street , Richmond, Virginia 23230

Tel: (804) 786-7496 Email:[email protected]
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Table of Contents
I.     Introduction
II.   Demographic Profile
Population by Age Cohort
Population by Race/Ethnicity
Population by Gender
Population Change
Population Projections by Age and Gender
English Language Skills
Commuting Patterns
III.  Economic Profile
Unemployment Rates
Employers by Size of Establishment
Employment by Size of Establishment
Employment by Industry
New Hires by Industry
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
50 Largest Employers
In-Commuting
Out-Commuting
Unemployment Insurance Payments
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ContentsBuchanan County
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Demographic Profile …+220000. 5
Population by Age Cohort… . cee eee eee 6
Population by Race/Ethnicity … eee eee eee 7
Population by Gender… eee eee eee 7
Population Change 8
Population Projections by Age and Gender … 9
Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity … 9
English Language Skills 6… eee 10
Commuting Patterns 2… eee eee ee 10
In-Commuting 11
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Economic Profile …e0eeeeeee 12
Unemployment Rates… eee eee 13
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed … 15
Unemployment Insurance Payments …0005 18
Employers by Size of Establishment …005 20
Employment by Size of Establishment …5 20
50 Largest Employers 1… eee eee eee 21
Employment by Industry … 0. cece ee eee ee 22
New Startup Firms… . cece eee 23
New Hires by Industry … 0… eee 24
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Turnover by Industry
Average Weekly Wage by Industry
Age of Workers by Industry
Industry Employment and Projections
Occupation Employment and Projections
Growth Occupations
Declining Occupations
IV.  Education Profile
Educational Attainment
Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment by Gender
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This report provides a community profile of
Buchanan County. It is intended to complement
the information found in our Virginia Workforce
Connection application, which can be accessed
online at:
www.VirginiaLMI.com
The report is divided into three major sections.
The first contains a profile of regional
demographic characteristics and trends, the
second supplies similar information for the
regional economy, and the third provides a profile
of regional education characteristics.
I.  Introduction
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IntroductionBuchanan County
Buchanan County
Introduction
This report provides a community profile of
Buchanan County. It is intended to complement
the information found in our Virginia Workforce
Connection application, which can be accessed
online at:
www. VirginiaLMI.com
The report is divided into three major sections.
The first contains a profile of regional
demographic characteristics and trends, the
second supplies similar information for the
regional economy, and the third provides a profile
of regional education characteristics.
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II.  Demographic Profile
This Demographic Profile provides an in-depth
analysis of the population in Buchanan County.
Most of the data is produced by the U.S. Census
Bureau, and includes demographic characteristics
such as age, race/ethnicity, and gender.
Related Terms and DefinitionsOverview
Ability to speak English
For people who speak a language other than
English at home, the response represents the
person’s own perception of his or her ability to
speak English. Because census questionnaires are
usually completed by one household member, the
responses may represent the perception of
another household member.
Age
The age classification is based on the age of the
person in complete years as of April 1, 2010. The
age of the person usually was derived from their
date of birth information. Their reported age was
used only when date of birth information was
unavailable.
Gender
The data on gender were derived from answers to
a question that was asked of all people.
Individuals were asked to mark either “male” or
“female” to indicate their gender. For most cases
in which gender was not reported, it was
determined by the appropriate entry from the
person’s given (i.e., first) name and household
relationship. Otherwise, gender was imputed
according to the relationship to the householder
and the age of the person.
Race
The concept of race as used by the Census Bureau
reflects self-identification by people according to
the race or races with which they most closely
identify. The categories are sociopolitical
constructs and should not be interpreted as being
scientific or anthropological in nature.
Furthermore, the race categories include both
racial and national-origin groups.
Please note: In the past, our population by race/ethnicity
data has always excluded the Hispanic ethnicity from each
race category. Starting in January 2013, each race category
now includes all ethnicities.
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Demographic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan Count
Demographic Profile
Demographic Profile
Overview
This Demographic Profile provides an in-depth
analysis of the population in Buchanan County.
Most of the data is produced by the U.S. Census
Bureau, and includes demographic characteristics
such as age, race/ethnicity, and gender.
Related Terms and Defi ions
Ability to speak English
For people who speak a language other than
English at home, the response represents the
person’s own perception of his or her ability to
speak English. Because census questionnaires are
usually completed by one household member, the
responses may represent the perception of
another household member.
Age
The age classification is based on the age of the
person in complete years as of April 1, 2010. The
age of the person usually was derived from their
date of birth information. Their reported age was
used only when date of birth information was
unavailable.
Gender
The data on gender were derived from answers to
a question that was asked of all people.
Individuals were asked to mark either “male” or
“female” to indicate their gender. For most cases
in which gender was not reported, it was
determined by the appropriate entry from the
person’s given (i.e., first) name and household
relationship. Otherwise, gender was imputed
according to the relationship to the householder
and the age of the person.
Race
The concept of race as used by the Census Bureau
reflects self-identification by people according to
the race or races with which they most closely
identify. The categories are sociopolitical
constructs and should not be interpreted as being
scientific or anthropological in nature.
Furthermore, the race categories include both
racial and national-origin groups.
Please note: In the past, our population by race/ethnicity
data has always excluded the Hispanic ethnicity from each
race category. Starting in January 2013, each race category
now includes all ethnicities.
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Population by Age
Buchanan County Virginia United States
Under 5 years 1,114 509,625 20,201,362
5 to 9 years 1,176 511,849 20,348,657
10 to 14 years 1,349 511,246 20,677,194
15 to 19 years 1,416 550,965 22,040,343
20 to 24 years 1,316 572,091 21,585,999
25 to 29 years 1,440 564,342 21,101,849
30 to 34 years 1,418 526,077 19,962,099
35 to 39 years 1,519 540,063 20,179,642
40 to 44 years 1,739 568,865 20,890,964
45 to 49 years 1,982 621,155 22,708,591
50 to 54 years 2,086 592,845 22,298,125
55 to 59 years 1,936 512,595 19,664,805
60 to 64 years 1,739 442,369 16,817,924
65 to 69 years 1,352 320,302 12,435,263
70 to 74 years 1,107 229,502 9,278,166
75 to 79 years 686 173,929 7,317,795
80 to 84 years 415 130,801 5,743,327
85 years and over 308 122,403 5,493,433
24,098 8,001,024 308,745,538
Source: 2010 Census.
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Demographic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Demographic Profile
Population by Age
ars and over NT
80 to 84 years
75 to 79 years
70 to 74 years
65 to 69 years
60 to 64 years
55 to 59 yoors
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45 to 49 years
40 to 44 yeas
35 to 39 years
30 to 34 yoors
25 to 29 years
20 to 24 yoors
15 to 19 yoors
10 to 14 years
5 to 9 years
Under § years
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Source: 2010 Census.
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Population by Race/Ethnicity
Buchanan County Virginia United States
Total
Total Population 24,098 8,001,024 308,745,538
Race
White 23,271 5,486,852 223,553,265
Black or African American 616 1,551,399 38,929,319
American Indian or Alaska Native 19 29,225 2,932,248
Asian 53 439,890 14,674,252
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2 5,980 540,013
Other 24 254,278 19,107,368
Multiple Races 113 233,400 9,009,073
Ethnicity
Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 24,003 7,369,199 258,267,944
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 95 631,825 50,477,594
Source: 2010 Census.
Population by Gender
Buchanan County Virginia United States
Male 12,310 3,925,983 151,781,326
Female 11,788 4,075,041 156,964,212
24,098 8,001,024 308,745,538
Source: 2010 Census.
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Demographic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Demographic Profile
Population by Race/Ethnicity
Buchanan County United States|
Total
Total Population 24,098 8,001,024 308,745,538
Race
White 23,271 5,486,852 223,553,265
Black or African American 616 1,551,399 38,929,319
‘American Indian or Alaska Native 19 29,225 2,932,248
‘Asian 53 439,890 14,674,252
Native Hawalian/Pacific Islander 2 5,980 540,013
Other 24 254,278 19,107,368
Multiple Races 113 233,400 9,009,073
Ethnicity
Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 24,003 7,369,199 258,267,944
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 35 631,825 50,477,594
Source: 2010 Census.
Population by Gender
Buchanan County United States|
Male 12,310 3,925,983 151,781,326
Female 11,788 4,075,041 156,964,212
24,098 8,001,024 308,745,538
Source: 2010 Census.
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Population Change
Buchanan County Percent
change
Number

Change  Virginia Percent
change
Number
Change
2000 26,978 7,079,030
2010 24,098 -10.68 % -2,880 8,001,024 13.02 % 921994
2020 21,978 -8.80 % -2,120 8,744,273 9.29 % 743249
2030 19,180 -12.73 % -2,798 9,546,958 9.18 % 802685
2040 16,176 -15.66 % -3,004 10,201,530 6.86 % 654572
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
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Demographic ProfileBuchanan County
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Buchanan County Demographic Profile
Population Change
Buchanan County
27,000 10,200,000:
24,800 9,576,000
22,600
20,400. —
18,200. 7,704,000
iS 7,080,000
2010 2020 2030 2040 2010 -2020°~«=«2030~=«2040
Year Year
8,952,000.
8,328,000, vA
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Population
Population
Percent Number
change __Change
Percent Number
Buchanan County change __Change
2000 26,978 7,079,030
2010 24,098 “10.68% _-2,880 8,001,024 13.02% 921994
2020 21,978 “8.80% -2,120 8,744,273 9.29% 743249
2030 19,180 “12.73% 2,798 9,546,958 9.18% 802685,
2040 16,176 “15.66%  -3,004 10,201,530 6.86% 654572
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Did you know.
you can log on to our website today and see population
counts from each Decennial Census all the way back to
1900? Looking for annual population estimates? We have Census
those too, all the way back to the 1970s! SO10>
For this data and more, visit us on the web at:
www.VirginiaLMI.com
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Demographic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan Count Demographic Profile
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Population Projections by Age and Gender
2020 2030 2040
Female Male Female Male Female Male
Under 5 years 436 493 367 415 310 350
5 to 9 years 478 479 408 409 339 340
10 to 14 years 609 642 505 532 424 446
15 to 19 years 500 629 404 508 344 433
20 to 24 years 528 611 487 563 402 465
25 to 29 years 517 618 410 490 330 395
30 to 34 years 547 713 471 613 432 563
35 to 39 years 637 713 500 559 394 441
40 to 44 years 665 705 587 623 504 534
45 to 49 years 678 725 599 641 468 500
50 to 54 years 752 842 589 660 518 580
55 to 59 years 924 930 650 654 572 576
60 to 64 years 990 875 752 664 587 519
65 to 69 years 800 784 768 752 548 537
70 to 74 years 721 598 778 646 595 493
75 to 79 years 490 423 568 490 539 466
80 to 84 years 362 211 423 247 454 265
85 years and over 232 120 294 152 339 175
10,866 11,111 9,560 9,618 8,099 8,078
21,977 19,178 16,177
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
2020 2030 2040
Total
Total Population 21,978 19,180 16,176
Race
White 20,954 18,128 15,037
Black or African American 690 674 708
Asian 63 70 80
Other 136 133 125
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 135 174 225
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Demographic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Demographic Profile
Population Projections by Age and Gender
Female
Under 5 years 436 493 367 41s 310 350
5 to 9 years 478 479 408 409 339 340
10 to 14 years 609) 642, 505, 532 424 446
15 to 19 years 500 629) 404 508 344 433
20 to 24 years 528 611 487 563, 402 465
25 to 29 years 517, Gu 410 490 330 395,
30 to 34 years 547, 73 a7 613, 432 563,
'35 to 39 years 637, 73 500 559 304 441
40 to 44 years 665, 705 587 623, 504 534
45 to 49 years 678 725 599) 641 468 500
'50 to 54 years 752 842 589) 660 518 580
'55 to 59 years 924 930 650 654 572 576
60 to 64 years ‘990 875 752 664 587 519
65 to 69 years ‘800 784 768 752 548, 537
70 to 74 years 721 598 778 646 595, 493
75 to 79 years 490 423 568 490 539 466
‘80 to 84 years 362 2i1 423 247, 454 265
85 years and over 232, 120 294 152 339 175
10,866 Frerey 9,560 9,618 8,099 8,078
21,977 19,178 16,177
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity
2020 2030 2040)
Total
Total Population 21,978 19,180 16,176
Race
White 20,954 18,128 15,037
Black or African American 690 674 708
‘Asian 6 70 80
Other 136 133, 125
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 135, 174 225
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
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English Language Skills
Total
Speak English
less than well Percent
Buchanan County 22,144 39 0.18%
Virginia 7,800,044 201,628 2.58%
United States 298,691,202 13,400,003 4.49%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2012-2016.
(Age 5 and over that speak English less than well)
Commuting Patterns
Commuting Patterns
People who live and work in the area 3,442
In-Commuters 3,854
Out-Commuters 4,528
Net In-Commuters
(In-Commuters minus Out-Commuters)
-674
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, 2014.
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Demographic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Demographic Profile
English Language Skills
(Age 5 and over that speak English less than well)
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
‘American Community Survey, 2012-2016.
Commuting Patterns
People who live and work in the area
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Out-Commuters:
(In-Commuters minus Out-Commuters)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
‘OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, 2014.
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Top 10 Places Residents are Commuting To
Area Workers
Tazewell County, VA 1,119
Russell County, VA 285
Washington County, VA 246
Wise County, VA 212
Pike County, KY 172
Dickenson County, VA 157
Roanoke city, VA 130
Montgomery County, VA 102
McDowell County, WV 96
Smyth County, VA 81
Top 10 Places Workers are Commuting From
Area Workers
Tazewell County, VA 1,187
Russell County, VA 563
Dickenson County, VA 348
Pike County, KY 227
Washington County, VA 172
Wise County, VA 151
McDowell County, WV 125
Lee County, VA 117
Mercer County, WV 91
Scott County, VA 63
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, 2014.
Please Note: Commuting patterns data is no longer produced from the Decennial
Census.  As an alternative, we are providing commuting data from the U.S. Census
Bureau’s OnTheMap application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics
program.  Since this data is produced from an entirely different data set, it is not
advisable to compare the new data with previously released commuting patterns.  For
more information about the OnTheMap application or the LEHD program, please visit the
following website:
http://lehd.ces.census.gov
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
http://lehd.ces.census.gov/
Buchanan County
Economic Profile
Source:
Top 10 Places Residents are Commuting To
Top 10 Places Workers are Commuting From
|S. Census Bureau,
Tazewell County, VA 4,119
Russell County, VA. 285
Washington County, VA. 246
Wise County, VA 212
Pike County, KY 172
Dickenson County, VA 157
Roanoke city, VA 130
Montgomery County, VA 102
McDowell County, WV 96
‘Smyth County, VA 81
Tazewell County, VA 1,187
Russell County, VA. 563,
Dickenson County, VA 348
Pike County, KY 227
Washington County, VA. 172
Wise County, VA 151
McDowell County, WV 125
Lee County, VA 7
Mercer County, WV on
‘Scott County, VA 63
‘OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, 2014.
Please Note: Commuting patterns data is no longer produced from the Decennial
Census. As an alternative, we are providing commuting data from the U.S. Census
Bureau’s OnTheMap application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics
program. Since this data is produced from an entirely different data set, it is not
advisable to compare the new data with previously released commuting patterns. For
more information about the OnTheMap application or the LEHD program, please visit the
following website:
http://lehd.ces.census.gov
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III. Economic Profile
The Economic Profile of Buchanan County consists
primarily of data produced by the Virginia
Employment Commission, U.S. Census Bureau,
and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Related Terms and DefinitionsOverview
Average Weekly Wage
Computed as average quarterly wages divided by
13.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The Consumer Price Index measures the average
change over time in the prices paid by urban
consumers for a representative market basket of
consumer goods and services.
Local Employment Dynamics (LED)
The Local Employment Dynamics Program at the
Census Bureau, together with its state partners,
provides employment information at the county,
city, and Workforce Investment Area level. This
information tracks workers in different industries
by age and gender and provides statistics on job
creation, separation, turnover, and wages.
Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages
(QCEW)
A federal/state cooperative program that collects
and compiles employment and wage data for
workers covered by state unemployment
insurance (UI) laws and the federal civilian
workers covered by Unemployment Compensation
for Federal Employees (UCFE). These data are
maintained at the state in micro and macro levels
and also sent to BLS quarterly.
Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Unemployment insurance is a program for the
accumulation of funds paid by employers to be
used for the payment of unemployment insurance
to workers during periods of unemployment which
are beyond the workers’ control. Unemployment
insurance replaces a part of the worker’s wage
loss if he becomes eligible for payments.
Unemployment Rate
The number of unemployed people as a
percentage of the labor force.
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Buchanan Count
Economic Profile
Economic Profile
Overview
The Economic Profile of Buchanan County consists
primarily of data produced by the Virginia
Employment Commission, U.S. Census Bureau,
and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Related Terms and Defi ions
Average Weekly Wage
Computed as average quarterly wages divided by
13.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The Consumer Price Index measures the average
change over time in the prices paid by urban
consumers for a representative market basket of
consumer goods and services.
Local Employment Dynamics (LED)
The Local Employment Dynamics Program at the
Census Bureau, together with its state partners,
provides employment information at the county,
city, and Workforce Investment Area level. This
information tracks workers in different industries
by age and gender and provides statistics on job
creation, separation, turnover, and wages.
Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages
(QCEW)
A federal/state cooperative program that collects
and compiles employment and wage data for
workers covered by state unemployment
insurance (UI) laws and the federal civilian
workers covered by Unemployment Compensation
for Federal Employees (UCFE). These data are
maintained at the state in micro and macro levels
and also sent to BLS quarterly.
Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Unemployment insurance is a program for the
accumulation of funds paid by employers to be
used for the payment of unemployment insurance
to workers during periods of unemployment which
are beyond the workers’ control. Unemployment
insurance replaces a part of the worker’s wage
loss if he becomes eligible for payments.
Unemployment Rate
The number of unemployed people as a
percentage of the labor force.
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Unemployment Rates
Buchanan County Virginia United States
2013 10.8% 5.6% 7.4%
2014 10.3% 5.1% 6.2%
2015 10.7% 4.4% 5.3%
2016 10.6% 4.0% 4.9%
2017 7.0% 3.7% 4.4%
2018 5.5% 3.0% 3.9%
2019 5.5% 2.8% 3.7%
2020 9.8% 6.4% 8.1%
2021 6.6% 3.9% 5.3%
2022 4.7% 2.8% 3.6%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Trends
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County
Economic Profile
15.0%
14.0%
13.0%
12.0%
11.0%
10.0%
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.09%
0.0%
2013 2014
Unemployment Rates
“= Buchanan County
2015, 2016
Buchanan County
Trends
® Virginia
2017
= United States
2018 2019
2020
2021, 2022
2013 10.8% 5.6%
2014 10.3% 5.1%
2015 10.7% 4.4%
2016 10.6% 4.0%
2017 7.0% 3.7%
2018 5.5% 3.0%
2019 5.5% 2.8%
2020 9.8% 6.4%
2021 6.6% 3.9%
2022 4.7% 2.8%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
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Unemployment Rates
Buchanan County Virginia United States
Feb. 2023 5.0% 2.9% 3.9%
Mar. 2023 4.4% 2.8% 3.6%
Apr. 2023 3.9% 2.4% 3.1%
May  2023 4.1% 2.8% 3.4%
Jun. 2023 4.6% 2.9% 3.8%
Jul. 2023 4.4% 2.9% 3.8%
Aug. 2023 4.5% 3.2% 3.9%
Sep. 2023 4.4% 3.0% 3.6%
Oct. 2023 4.3% 3.0% 3.6%
Nov. 2023 4.2% 2.9% 3.5%
Dec. 2023 4.0% 2.7% 3.5%
Jan. 2024 4.5% 2.7% 4.1%
Feb. 2024 4.7% 2.9% 4.2%
Past 12 Months
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Economic Profile
Unemployment Rates
Past 12 Months
= Buchanan County a+ Virginia —e= United States
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
Feb. Mar. Ap. «= May Jun. Jul. Aug. © Sep. Oct. Nov. © Dec. Jan. Feb,
2023 2023 «-2023-«2023.«2023.-«2023.:«2023-«2023’:«2023-:««2023.«2023««2024 «2024
Buchanan County
Feb. 2023 5.0% 2.9%
Mar. 2023 4.4% 2.8%
‘Apr. 2023 3.9% 2.4%
May 2023 4.1% 2.8%
Bun. 2023 4.6% 2.9%
Bul. 2023 4.4% 2.9%
‘Aug. 2023 4.5% 3.2%
Sep. 2023 4.4% 3.0%
‘Oct. 2023 4.3% 3.0%
Nov. 2023 4.2% 2.9%
Dec. 2023 4.0% 2.7%
Jan. 2024 4.5% 2.7%
Feb. 2024 4.7% 2.9%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
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Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Age Buchanan County Virginia
Under 22 years 214
22 to 24 years 1 724
25 to 34 years 4 5,004
35 to 44 years 13 5,649
45 to 54 years 11 4,975
55 to 64 years 3 4,586
65 years and over 2 1,582
Unknown
Gender Buchanan County Virginia
Male 22 11,693
Female 12 11,041
Unspecified
Race Buchanan County Virginia
White 33 10,382
Black 9,252
American Native 127
Asian 1,133
Other 1 1,840
Education Buchanan County Virginia
8th Grade or Less 1 300
Some High School 5 1,402
High School Grad/GED 13 8,557
Some College/2-Yr Degree 8 5,737
Bachelor’s Degree 6 4,842
Some Graduate School 125
Post Graduate Degree 1 1,771
Unknown
Buchanan County - (34 claimants)
Virginia - (22,734 claimants)
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Total number of claimants: 34
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County
Economic Profile
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Total number of claimants: 34
[Dy Buchanan county - (34 claimants)
DB virginia - (22,734 claimants)
Gender Buchanan County Virginia
Male 22 11,693
Femal 12 11,041
Unspecified
Race Buchanan County —_Virginia
White 33, 10,382
Black 9,252
‘American Native 127
Asian 1133
‘Other 1 1,840
Age Buchanan County Virginia
Under 22 years 214
22 to 24 years 1 724
25 to 34 years 4 5,004
135 to 44 years 1B 5,649
45 to 54 years i 4,975
'55 to 64 years 3 4,586
65 years and over 2 1,582
‘Unknown
Education Buchanan County Virginia
8th Grade or Less 1 300
‘Some High School 5 1,402
High School Grad/GED. 3 8,557
‘Some College/2-Yr Degree 8 5,737
Bachelor’s Degree 6 4,842
‘Some Graduate School 125
Post Graduate Degree 1 L771
‘Unknown
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
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Industry Buchanan County Virginia
Construction 10 1,900
Transportation and Warehousing 4 573
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3 3,195
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 2 62
Unclassified 2 1,766
Information 1 556
Health Care and Social Assistance 1 1,910
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 156
Utilities 34
Manufacturing 456
Wholesale Trade 799
Retail Trade 775
Finance and Insurance 1,316
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 457
Management of Companies and Enterprises 167
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
and Remediation Services
2,997
Educational Services 346
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 282
Accommodation and Food Services 1,240
Other Services (except Public Administration) 699
(excludes unclassified)
Top 5 Industries With Largest Number of Claimants in Buchanan County
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County
Economic Profile
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Top 5 Industries With Largest Number of Claimants in Buchanan County
(excludes unclassified)
(iM Buchanan County Ml Virginia
Const on —
Transporation and Werehoing
Preteen Sint and Technic! Secs Ts
Vining, Quin, and Ol and ae Extraction
Health Care and Social Assistance
Information
rt
1% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Industry Buchanan County
Construction 10
Transportation and Warehousing 4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Unclassified
Information
Health Care and Social Assistance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Management of Companies and Enterprises
‘Administrative and Support and Waste Management
and Remediation Services
Educational Services 346
‘Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 282
‘Accommodation and Food Services 1,240
‘Other Services (except Public Administration) 699
50%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
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Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Occupation Buchanan County Virginia
Construction and Extraction Occupations 8 1,537
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 7 1,771
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4 732
Legal Occupations 3 129
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 3 945
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 3 3,536
Production Occupations 2 1,275
Management Occupations 1 3,431
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 1 284
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Occupations
1 652
Sales and Related Occupations 1 1,477
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,626
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,681
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 514
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 281
Community and Social Service Occupations 215
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Occupations
648
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 536
Healthcare Support Occupations 593
Protective Service Occupations 285
Personal Care and Service Occupations 373
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 146
Military Specific Occupations 64
Unknown Occupation Code
(excludes unknown occupations)
Top 5 Occupation Groups With Largest Number of Claimants in Buchanan County
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Economic Profile
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Top 5 Occupation Groups With Largest Number of Claimants in Buchanan County
(excludes unknown occupations)
(iM Buchanan County Virginia
Construction and Estrction Occup nS
Transportation and Mater! Moving Ocenia
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupetne SS
Ofc and Administrative Support Occup one ss
1 ceo
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Food Preparation and Serving Ré
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
JOccupation Buchanan County Virginia
Construction and Extraction Occupations 8 1,537
‘Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 7 L771
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4 732
Legal Occupations 3 129
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 3 945
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 3 3,536
Production Occupations 2 1,275
Management Occupations 1 3,431
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 1 284
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 1 652
Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations 1 1,477
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,626
‘Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,681
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 514
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 281
‘Community and Social Service Occupations 215
‘Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 648
Occupations:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 536
Healthcare Support Occupations 593
Protective Service Occupations 285
Personal Care and Service Occupations 373
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 146
Military Specific Occupations 64
Unknown Occupation Code
Virginia Employment Commission Page 18 of 46
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan Count Economic Profile
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
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Unemployment Insurance Payments
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
Trends
Buchanan County Virginia
Weeks Paid Amount Paid Weeks Paid Amount Paid
2013 8,520 $2,697,630 1,999,039 $574,074,609
2014 6,210 $1,863,995 1,684,690 $490,522,709
2015 6,958 $2,145,808 1,198,476 $351,290,100
2016 6,401 $1,904,446 1,263,292 $379,622,081
2017 2,710 $714,958 1,114,650 $336,664,624
2018 2,624 $727,273 941,154 $286,468,017
2019 3,199 $955,644 867,371 $269,014,541
2020 13,162 $3,764,447 8,600,869 $2,279,487,650
2021 3,320 $897,521 1,601,885 $458,078,646
2022 612 $175,805 485,275 $154,636,752
2023 883 $282,400 685,711 $232,048,074
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Buchanan County Economic Profile
Unemployment Insurance Payments
Trends
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
2013 -2014«==« 2015-2016. += «2017-2018. «= 2019 -»=««2020 © 2021.«=«2022 2023,
Buchanan County
‘Weeks Paid ‘Amount Paid ‘Weeks Paid ‘Amount Paid
2013 8,520 $2,697,630 1,999,039 $574,074,609
2014 6,210 $1,863,995, 1,684,690 $490,522,709
2015 6,958 $2,145,808 1,198,476 $351,290,100
2016 6,401 $1,904,446 1,263,292 $379,622,081
2017 2,710 $714,958 1,114,650 $336,664,624
2018 2,624 $727,273, 941,154 $286,468,017
2019 3,199 $955,644 867,371 $269,014,541
2020 13,162 $3,764,447 8,600,869 $2,279,487,650
2021 3,320 $897,521 1,601,885 $458,078, 646
2022 612 $175,805 485,275 $154,636,752
2023 883 $282,400 685,711 $232,048,074
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
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Unemployment Insurance Payments
Source: Virginia Employment Commission,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
Past 12 Months
Buchanan County Virginia
Weeks Paid Amount Paid Weeks Paid Amount Paid
Mar. 2023 79 $26,681 61,542 $20,646,823
Apr. 2023 68 $22,111 56,836 $19,081,667
May  2023 55 $16,154 64,563 $21,838,585
Jun. 2023 58 $16,682 56,308 $18,927,285
Jul. 2023 116 $33,812 63,226 $21,257,279
Aug. 2023 92 $28,291 56,582 $19,175,066
Sep. 2023 51 $16,634 52,352 $17,974,537
Oct. 2023 49 $16,113 62,861 $21,665,920
Nov. 2023 35 $12,166 51,360 $17,778,763
Dec. 2023 59 $18,427 53,438 $18,388,408
Jan. 2024 122 $36,154 70,590 $24,188,826
Feb. 2024 121 $38,727 62,778 $21,583,220
Mar. 2024 121 $37,680 66,855 $22,896,885
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Buchanan County Economic Profile
Unemployment Insurance Payments
Past 12 Months
$40,000
$20,000
$0
Mar, Apr. = May-Jun, Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct, Nov, ‘Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar,
2023-2023 «-2023-««2023««2023-«2023-:«2023.«2023-«2023.:« 2023-2024 «2028-2024
Mar. 2023 79 $26,681 61,542 $20,646,823
Apr. 2023 68 $22,111 56,836 $19,081,667
May 2023 55 $16,154 64,563 $21,838,585
Jun. 2023 58 $16,682 56,308 $18,927,285
Bul. 2023 116 $33,812 63,226 $21,257,279
‘Aug. 2023 92 $28,291 56,582 $19,175,066
Sep. 2023 BT $16,634 52,352 $17,974,537
(Oct, 2023 49 $16,113 62,861 $21,665,920
Nov. 2023 35, $12,166 51,360 $17,778,763
Dec. 2023 59) $18,427 53,438 $18,388,408
Jan. 2024 122 $36,154 70,590 $24,188,826
Feb. 2024 121 $38,727 62,778 $21,583,220
Mar. 2024 121 $37,680 66,855 $22,896,885
Source: Virginia Employment Commission,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
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Employers by Size of Establishment
Employment by Size of Establishment
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
‘Zero; no employment’ typically represents new startup firms or sole-proprietorships.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
Buchanan County Virginia
0 to 4 employees 380 198,997
5 to 9 employees 89 40,693
10 to 19 employees 51 29,857
20 to 49 employees 36 22,309
50 to 99 employees 9 7,736
100 to 249 employees 8 3,903
250 to 499 employees *** 1,077
500 to 999 employees *** 379
1000 and over employees 0 259
576 305,210
Buchanan County Virginia
0 to 4 employees 459 260,420
5 to 9 employees 590 270,208
10 to 19 employees 691 406,528
20 to 49 employees 1,193 673,652
50 to 99 employees 559 532,668
100 to 249 employees 1,161 578,453
250 to 499 employees *** 367,301
500 to 999 employees *** 260,249
1000 and over employees 0 704,189
6,079 4,053,668
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Economic Profile
Employers by Size of Establishment
Buchanan County
0 to 4 employees 380 198,997
5 to 9 employees 89 40,693
10 to 19 employees BT 29,857
20 to 49 employees 36 22,309
'50 to 99 employees 9 7,736
100 to 249 employees: 8 3,903
250 to 499 employees ae 1,077
‘500 to 999 employees om 379
11000 and over employees oO 259
376 ‘305,210
Employment by Size of Establishment
Buchanan County
0 to 4 employees 459 260,420
5 to 9 employees 590 270,208
10 to 19 employees 691 406,528
20 to 49 employees 1,193 673,652
'50 to 99 employees 559) 532,668
100 to 249 employees: 1,161 578,453
250 to 499 employees ae 367,301
‘500 to 999 employees om 260,249
11000 and over employees oO 704,189
6,079 4,053,668
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
‘Zero; no employment! typically represents new startup firms or sole-proprietorships.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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50 Largest Employers


Buchanan Minerals LLC


Buchanan County School Board


Keen Mountain Correctional Institute


Rapoca Energy Company


Buchanan General Hospital


County of Buchanan


Wal Mart


Clintwood Jod LLC


Virginia Employment Commission


Food City


Heritage Hall


Jewell Coke Company


Noah Horn Well Drilling


Gms Mine Repair & Maintenance


Fluor Craft Services, Inc.


Miner’s and Merchant’s Bank


Buchanan County Department of Social Services


Torque Enterprises LLC


University of Appalachia


Carter Machinery Company


Mcdonalds Of Gate City


Cramer Security & Investigations


Appalachian School of Law


Buchanan County Public Services


Mountain Mission School


Grundy National Bank


Charter Foods Inc


Virginia Drilling Company


Paul’'s Fan Company


West River Machinery Comp Corp


Postal Service


Buchanan City Head Start Program


National Hospitalist Services, PA


Elite Security LLC


Austin Sales


Frontier Kemper Constructors


Dolgencorp LLC


Mountain Therapy LLC


Town of Grundy


Coastal Sunbelt Produce LLC


Dairy Queen of Grundy


B & M Construction Inc


Young Mens Christian Assoc


K & K Repairs & Construction I


Riverside Pit Stop


Saint Charles Community Health


Medical Pk Pharmacy of VA Inc


Buchanan Oil Corporation


United States Department of Labor


Leonard Automotive Group


Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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Buchanan Count Economic Profile
50 Largest Employers


Buchanan Minerals LLC 26. Grundy National Bank


Buchanan County Schoo! Board 27. Charter Foods Inc


Keen Mountain Correctional Institute 28. Virginia Drilling Company


4, Rapoca Energy Company 29. Paul"'s Fan Company


Buchanan General Hospital 30. West River Machinery Comp Corp.


County of Buchanan 31. Postal Service


Wal Mart 32. Buchanan City Head Start Program


Clintwood Jod LLC 33. National Hospitalist Services, PA


Virginia Employment Commission 34. Elite Security LLC


Food City 35. Austin Sales


Heritage Hall 36. Frontier Kemper Constructors


Jewell Coke Company 37. Dolgencorp LLC


Noah Horn Well Drilling 38. Mountain Therapy LLC


Gms Mine Repair & Maintenance 39. Town of Grundy


Fluor Craft Services, Inc. 40. Coastal Sunbelt Produce LLC


Miner’s and Merchant’s Bank 41, Dairy Queen of Grundy


Buchanan County Department of Social Services 42. B &M Construction Inc


Torque Enterprises LLC 43. Young Mens Christian Assoc


University of Appalachia 44, K & K Repairs & Construction I


Carter Machinery Company 45. Riverside Pit Stop


Mcdonalds Of Gate City 46. Saint Charles Community Health


Cramer Security & Investigations 47. Medical Pk Pharmacy of VA Inc


Appalachian School of Law 48, Buchanan Oil Corporation


Buchanan County Public Services 49. United States Department of Labor


Mountain Mission School 50. Leonard Automotive Group


Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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Employment by Industry
Note: Asterisk (*) indicates non-disclosable data.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
Total: 6,080
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Buchanan County Economic Profile
Employment by Industry
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting*
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Uslites*
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, nd Technical Servi
Management of Companies and Enterprises
‘Administrative and Support and Waste Manageme
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation*
‘Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Government Total
Fes
ral Government
State Government
cal ove SST
Unclassified
500 1,000 41,500 2,000
Total: 6,080
Note: Asterisk (*) indicates non-disclosable data.
‘Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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New Startup Firms
Buchanan County Virginia
2nd Qtr. 2020 7 3,279
3rd Qtr. 2020 2 4,309
4th Qtr. 2020 4 4,433
1st Qtr. 2021 6 5,190
2nd Qtr. 2021 3 4,843
3rd Qtr. 2021 3 4,948
4th Qtr. 2021 2 3,960
1st Qtr. 2022 3 5,291
2nd Qtr. 2022 9 4,993
3rd Qtr. 2022 4 4,839
4th Qtr. 2022 7 4,162
1st Qtr. 2023 6 5,308
2nd Qtr. 2023 3 4,204
3rd Qtr. 2023 6 4,472
Note: The following criteria was used to define new startup firms:
1.) Setup and liability date both occurred during 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023
2.) Establishment had no predecessor UI Account Number
3.) Private Ownership
4.) Average employment is less than 250
5.) For multi-unit establishments, the parent company must also meet the above criteria.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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New Startup Firms
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Buchanan County
2nd Qtr. 2020 7 3,279
‘3rd Qtr. 2020 2 4,309
‘th Qtr. 2020 4 4,433
Ast Qtr. 2023. é 5,190
2nd Qtr. 2023. 3 4,843
‘3rd Qtr. 2021, 3 4,948
th Qtr. 2021. 2 3,960
Ast Qtr. 2022 3 5,291
2nd Qtr. 2022 9 4,993
3rd Qtr, 2022 4 4,839
th Qtr. 2022 7 4,162
Ast Qtr. 2023 é 5,308
2nd Qtr. 2023 3 4,204
3rd Qtr, 2023 é 4,472
Note: The following criteria was used to define new startup firms:
1.) Setup and liability date both occurred during 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023
2.) Establishment had no predecessor UI Account Number
3.) Private Ownership
4.) Average employment is less than 250
5.) For multi-unit establishments, the parent company must also meet the above criteria,
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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New Hires by Industry
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023, all ownerships.
Total: 795
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New Hires by Industry
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
‘Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
| Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Servi
‘Management of Companies and Enterprises
‘Administrative and Support and Waste Manageme
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
‘Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
‘Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Public Administration
50 100 150 200 250
Total: 795
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023, all ownerships.
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Turnover by Industry
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 1st Quarter (January, February, March) 2023, all ownerships.
Average: 10.0%
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Turnover by Industry
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
{|
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
.
5
:
Retail Trade
‘Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
| Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Servi
‘Management of Companies and Enterprises
‘Administrative and Support and Waste Manageme
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
‘Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
‘Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (except Public Administration)
iy" il
Public Administration
2
2
10%
Ey
20% 25%
Average: 10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 1st Quarter (January, February, March) 2023, all ownerships.
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Average Weekly Wage by Industry
Note: Asterisk (*) indicates non-disclosable data.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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Average Weekly Wage by Industry
Total, All Industries
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting*
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
i
Retail Trade
‘Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, nd Technical Servi
Management of Companies and Enterprises.
‘Administrative and Support and Waste Manageme
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation*
‘Accommodation and Food Services
(Other Services (except Public Administration)
Government Total
Fes
I Government
State Government
Local Government.
Unclassified
Note: Asterisk (*) indicates non-disclosable data.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
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Age of Workers by Industry
14—18 19—21 22—24 25—34 35—44 45—54 55—64 65+
Total, All Industries 104 315 321 1,141 1,277 1,272 1,024 445
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and
Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas
Extraction
4 57 71 254 333 292 202 53
Utilities 10 15 20 19 8
Construction 10 6 35 42 50 30 9
Manufacturing 17 9 50 73 43 40 9
Wholesale Trade 7 7 28 30 38 34 11
Retail Trade 30 69 50 123 97 105 86 51
Transportation and Warehousing 4 3 3 18 29 39 32 21
Information 7 8 21 15 7 9 3
Finance and Insurance 6 7 24 31 34 28 17
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 4 4 6 3
Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Servi
8 13 53 69 57 49 20
Management of Companies and
Enterprises
3 7 3 17 21 17 15 4
Administrative and Support and Waste
Manageme
3 9 14 34 43 36 24 16
Educational Services 17 33 99 145 132 171 82
Health Care and Social Assistance 6 34 31 169 161 192 143 72
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services 35 31 20 54 41 43 23 17
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
6 3 19 25 24 42 22
Public Administration 21 43 126 99 137 68 23
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023, all ownerships.
Developed by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Local
Employment Dynamics (LED) program merges
Virginia’s Unemployment Compensation wage and
employer records with Census demographic data.

Read more about LED on the following website:
http://lehd.did.census.gov/led/
What is LED?
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http://lehd.did.census.gov/led/
Buchanan County
Economic Profile
Age of Workers by Industry
14-181 26 25-34 35-46 45-54 55-64 65H
Total Al industries FCT EC
Agrciture, Forestry, Fang ond
Mining, Quarrying, and GT and Ga a a |
Serotin
Utiies FC
Construction 5
aaa 5
Wholesale Trade Se
Reta Trade Bessa 8
Transporation and Warehousing 2 TT
ieee 5 OS
Finance and Tauranee a
a Ta SST 2
Protesona, Scene ar Teen |
ca
Popo atoad 5 rn a er)
Enterprises
‘Adminstratve and Suppor ond Waste eT?
Education! Senieas Tee
Heath Core and Soci Assistance CC Cc
Sea
Accommodation and Foed Services =a
Other Services (except Public 6 3 19 25 24 42 22
Administration)
Publ Administration Fro
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
{Sea Employment Dynamics (LED) Proaram, 2nd Quarter (Apr, May, June) 2023, a ownership.
What is LED?
Developed by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Local
Employment Dynamics (LED) program merges
Virginia’s Unemployment Compensation wage and
‘employer records with Census demographic data.
Read more about LED on the following website: LED
|.census.gov/led/ wesscansusaueess
Industry Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA I). No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
Employment Percent
Estimated
2020
Projected
2030 Change Total Annual
Total, All Industries 56,821 54,002 -2,819 -4.96% -.51%
Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family
Workers
2,397 2,077 -320 -13.35% -1.42%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 317 307 -10 -3.15% -.32%
Mining 2,702 2,194 -508 -18.8% -2.06%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas
Extraction
2,702 2,194 -508 -18.8% -2.06%
Utilities *** *** *** ***
Construction 2,001 1,760 -241 -12.04% -1.28%
Manufacturing 3,094 2,912 -182 -5.88% -.6%
Wholesale Trade *** *** *** ***
Retail Trade 7,953 8,123 170 2.14% .21%
Transportation and Warehousing 1,163 1,026 -137 -11.78% -1.25%
Information 312 189 -123 -39.42% -4.89%
Finance and Insurance 1,037 1,217 180 17.36% 1.61%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 294 232 -62 -21.09% -2.34%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services
2,372 2,465 93 3.92% .39%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 624 580 -44 -7.05% -.73%
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
2,344 2,343 -1 -.04% %
Educational Services 6,384 6,100 -284 -4.45% -.45%
Health Care and Social Assistance 8,102 7,951 -151 -1.86% -.19%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 98 114 16 16.33% 1.52%
Accommodation and Food Services 3,738 3,671 -67 -1.79% -.18%
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
1,508 1,349 -159 -10.54% -1.11%
Unclassified 8,951 7,838 -1,113 -12.43% -1.32%
Long Term (Period= 30)
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
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Industry Employment and Projections
Long Term (Period= 30)
Employment Percent
Estimated Projected
2020 2030
Total, All Industries 56,821 54,002 -2,819 4.96% -.51%
Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family 2,397 2,077 -320 “13.35% “1.42%
Workers
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 317, 307, “10 -3.15% =32%
Mining 2,702 2,194 “508 =18.8% -2.06%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas 2,702 2,194 “508 “18.8% -2.06%
Utilities oe oe oe oe
Construction 2,001 1,760 “241 12.04% “1.28%
Manufacturing 3,094 2,912 "182 “5.88% =.6%
Wholesale Trade ca ca ca a
Retail Trade 7,953 8,123 170 2.14% 21%
Transportation and Warehousing 1,163 1,026 “137, “11.78% “1.25%
Taformation 312 189 "123 39.42% “4.89%
Finance and Insurance 1,037 1217 180 17.36% 1.61%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 294 232 “62 =21.08% "2.34%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical 2,372 2,465 93 3.92% 39%
Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises 624 580 44 “7.05% =73%
‘Administrative and Support and Waste 2,344 2,343 “1 =.04% %
Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services 6,384 6,100 “284 -4.45% 745%
Health Care and Social Assistance 8,102 7,951 “151 “1.86% =19%
‘Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 98 4 16 16.33% 152%
‘Accommodation and Food Services 3,738 3,671 “67 “1.79% 18%
‘Other Services (except Public 1,508 1,349 “159 710.54% “1%
Administration)
Unclassified 8,951 7,838 “1413 712.43% ~1.32%
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA 1). No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
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Industry Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia Statewide. No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Short Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2023-2025.
Employment Percent
Estimated
2023
Projected
2025 Change Total Annual
Total, All Industries 4,227,240 4,297,047 69,807 1.65% .82%
Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family
Workers
239,797 241,487 1,690 .7% .35%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting *** *** *** *** ***
Mining *** *** *** *** ***
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas
Extraction

Utilities *** *** *** *** ***
Construction 209,584 213,530 3,946 1.88% .94%
Manufacturing 245,235 247,714 2,479 1.01% .5%
Wholesale Trade 113,897 116,115 2,218 1.95% .97%
Retail Trade 392,138 392,340 202 .05% .03%
Transportation and Warehousing *** *** *** *** ***
Information 70,361 70,652 291 .41% .21%
Finance and Insurance 146,669 151,031 4,362 2.97% 1.48%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 58,218 58,714 496 .85% .43%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services
466,794 481,278 14,484 3.1% 1.54%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 87,697 89,808 2,111 2.41% 1.2%
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
248,458 255,074 6,616 2.66% 1.32%
Educational Services 371,820 373,352 1,532 .41% .21%
Health Care and Social Assistance 483,528 506,605 23,077 4.77% 2.36%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 54,620 51,914 -2,706 -4.95% -2.51%
Accommodation and Food Services 334,821 341,070 6,249 1.87% .93%
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
130,750 132,292 1,542 1.18% .59%
Unclassified 403,403 407,459 4,056 1.01% .5%
Short Term (Period= 25)
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Economic Profile
Industry Employment and Projections
Short Term (Period= 25)
Employment Percent
Estimated Projected
2023 2025
Total, All Industries 4,227,240 4,297,047 69,807 1.65% 82%
Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family 239,797 241,487 1,690 % 35%
Workers
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ee ee ee ee ee
Mining crs crs crs crs crs
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas oe oe oe oe oe
Extraction
Utilities oe oe oe ee oe
Construction 209,584 213,530 3,946 1.88% 94%
Manufacturing 245,235, 247,714 2,479 1.01% 5%
Wholesale Trade 113,897 116,115 2,218 1.95% 97%
Retail Trade 392,138 392,340 202 05% 03%
Transportation and Warehousing a a a eee a
Taformation 70,361 70,652 291 41% 21%
Finance and Insurance 146,669 151,031 4,362 2.97% 1.48%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 58,218 58,714 496 85% 43%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical 466,794 481,278 14,484 3.1% 1.54%
Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises 87,697, 89,808 2Att 2.41% 1.2%
‘Administrative and Support and Waste 248,458 255,074 6,616 2.66% 1.32%
Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services 371,820 373,352 1,532 41% 21%
Health Care and Social Assistance 483,528 506,605 23,077 4.77% 2.36%
‘Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 54,620 51,914 =2,706 -4.95% “2.51%
‘Accommodation and Food Services 334,821 341,070 6,249, 1.87% 939%
(Other Services (except Public 130,750 132,292 1,542 118% 59%
Administration)
Unclassified 403,403, 407,459 4,056 1.01% 5%
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia Statewide. No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Short Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2023-2025.
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Occupation Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA I). No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
Employment Openings
Estimated
2020
Projected
2030 % Change Replace
-ments Growth Total
Total, All Occupations 56,821 54,002 -4.96% 61,027 -2,819 58,208
Management Occupations 2,050 1,987 -3.07% 1,569 -63 1,506
Business and Financial Operations
Occupations
1,596 1,526 -4.39% 1,380 -70 1,310
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,075 997 -7.26% 729 -78 651
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 639 721 12.83% 513 82 595
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 484 458 -5.37% 392 -26 366
Community and Social Service Occupations 1,734 1,660 -4.27% 1,631 -74 1,557
Legal Occupations 347 315 -9.22% 212 -32 180
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 4,371 4,204 -3.82% 3,749 -167 3,582
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and
Media Occupations
332 316 -4.82% 361 -16 345
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Occupations
3,900 4,007 2.74% 2,244 107 2,351
Healthcare Support Occupations 2,858 2,904 1.61% 3,495 46 3,541
Protective Service Occupations 3,283 2,919 -11.09% 2,925 -364 2,561
Food Preparation and Serving Related
Occupations
4,282 4,186 -2.24% 7,573 -96 7,477
Building and Grounds Cleaning and
Maintenance Occupations
1,460 1,470 .68% 1,910 10 1,920
Personal Care and Service Occupations 468 455 -2.78% 652 -13 639
Sales and Related Occupations 6,059 5,760 -4.93% 8,302 -299 8,003
Office and Administrative Support
Occupations
7,270 6,452 -11.25% 7,548 -818 6,730
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 277 268 -3.25% 416 -9 407
Construction and Extraction Occupations 4,047 3,463 -14.43% 3,936 -584 3,352
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Occupations
2,625 2,418 -7.89% 2,389 -207 2,182
Production Occupations 2,825 2,599 -8% 2,918 -226 2,692
Transportation and Material Moving
Occupations
4,839 4,917 1.61% 6,183 78 6,261
Long Term (Period= 30)
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Buchanan County
Economic Profile
Occupation Employment and Projections
Long Term (Period=
Employment



Estimated Projected o. Change Replace Grow _
ate step % Changs Growth Total
Total, All Occupations 56,821 54,002 -4.96% 61,027 _-2,819 58,208
Management Occupations 2,050 1,987 -3.07% 1,569 “63 1,506
Business and Financial Operations 1,596 1/526 -4.39% 1,380 “70 4,310
Occupations
‘Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,075 997__-7.26% 729, “78 651
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 639) 721 12.83% 513 82 595,
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 484 458 5.37% 392 “26 366
‘Community and Social Service Occupations 1,734 1,660 -4.27% 1,631 “74 1,557
Legal Occupations 347, B15 -9.22% 212 -32 180
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 4371 4,204 -3.82% 3,749 “167 3,582
‘Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and 332 316 -4.82% 361 “16 345
Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 3,900 4,007 2.74% 2,244 107 2,351
Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations 2,858 2,904 1.61% 3,495 46 3,541
Protective Service Occupations 3,283 2,919 -11.09% 2,925 “364 2,561
Food Preparation and Serving Related 4,282 4186 -2.24% 7,573 “96 7,A77
Occupations
Building and Grounds Cleaning and 1,460 1,470 68% 1,910 10 1,920
Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations 468 455__-2.78% 652 “13, 639
Sales and Related Occupations 6,059) 5,760 -4.93% 8,302 =299) 8,003,
Office and Administrative Support 7,270 6452 -11.25% 7,548 “818 6,730
Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 277 268 -3.25% 416 3 407
Construction and Extraction Occupations 4,047 3463 “14.43% 3,936 “584 3,352
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,625 2418 -7.89% 2,389 -207 2,182
Occupations
Production Occupations 2,825 2,599 “8% 2,918 “226 2,692
Transportation and Material Moving 4,839 4,917 1.61% 6,183 78 6,261
Occupations
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disciosable data.
Projections data is for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA 1). No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
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Occupation Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia Statewide. No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Short Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2023-2025.
Employment Openings
Estimated
2023
Projected
2025 % Change Replace
-ments Growth Total
Total, All Occupations 4,227,240 4,297,047 1.65% 903,350 69,807 973,157
Management Occupations 271,536 276,830 1.95% 40,577 5,294 45,871
Business and Financial Operations
Occupations
396,529 406,395 2.49% 63,467 9,866 73,333
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 253,216 262,198 3.55% 29,623 8,982 38,605
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 72,179 74,161 2.75% 9,601 1,982 11,583
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 44,822 45,997 2.62% 7,288 1,175 8,463
Community and Social Service Occupations 67,590 70,716 4.62% 11,503 3,126 14,629
Legal Occupations 40,277 40,829 1.37% 5,589 552 6,141
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 250,530 252,112 .63% 43,782 1,582 45,364
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and
Media Occupations
65,062 65,296 .36% 12,534 234 12,768
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Occupations
235,515 244,716 3.91% 26,483 9,201 35,684
Healthcare Support Occupations 146,757 156,335 6.53% 43,304 9,578 52,882
Protective Service Occupations 105,614 107,326 1.62% 24,719 1,712 26,431
Food Preparation and Serving Related
Occupations
321,244 328,154 2.15% 123,700 6,910 130,610
Building and Grounds Cleaning and
Maintenance Occupations
140,378 142,442 1.47% 37,697 2,064 39,761
Personal Care and Service Occupations 104,753 103,851 -.86% 35,531 -902 34,629
Sales and Related Occupations 384,888 384,885 % 99,244 -3 99,241
Office and Administrative Support
Occupations
461,211 459,878 -.29% 104,750 -1,333 103,417
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 6,494 6,419 -1.15% 1,857 -75 1,782
Construction and Extraction Occupations 194,340 198,560 2.17% 33,356 4,220 37,576
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Occupations
166,897 169,542 1.58% 29,245 2,645 31,890
Production Occupations 173,490 174,341 .49% 37,315 851 38,166
Transportation and Material Moving
Occupations
323,918 326,064 .66% 82,185 2,146 84,331
Short Term (Period= 25)
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County
Economic Profile
Occupation Employment and Projections
Employment
Short Term (Period= 25)
Estimated Projected change Replace Grow otal
2023 2025 % Chang jents__ Growth Total
Total, All Occupations 4,227,240 4,297,047 1.65% 903,350 69,807__ 973,157
Management Occupations 271,536 276,830 1.95% 40,577 5,294 45,871
Business and Financial Operations 396,529 406,395, 2.49% 63,467 9,866. 73,333
Occupations:
‘Computer and Mathematical Occupations 253,216 262,198 3.55% 29,623 8,982 38,605
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 72,179 74,161 2.75% 9,601, 1,982 11,583
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 44,822 45,997 2.62% 7,288 LA75, 8,463
‘Community and Social Service Occupations 67,590 70,716 4.62% 14,503 3,126 14,629
Legal Occupations 40,277 40,829 1.37% 5,589 352 6141
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 250,530 252,112 63% 43,782 1,582 __45,364
‘Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and 65,062 65,296 "36% 12,534 234 «12,768
Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 235,515 244,716 3.91% 26,483 9,201 35,684
Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations 146,757 156,335) 6.53% 43,304 9,578 52,882
Protective Service Occupations 105,614 107,326 1.62% 24,719 1,712 26,431
Food Preparation and Serving Related 321,244 328,154 2.15% 123,700 6,910 130,610
Occupations:
Building and Grounds Cleaning and 140,378 —*142,442, 1a7% 37,697 2,064 39,761
Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations 104,753 103,851 =-86% 35,531 =902__34,629
‘ales and Related Occupations 384,888 384,885 % 99,244 “399,241
Office and Administrative Support 461,211 459,878 =.29% 104,750 -1,333«103,417
Occupations,
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 6,494 6419 _-1.15% 1,857 “75 1,782
Construction and Extraction Occupations 194,340 198,560, 2.17% 33,356 4220___37,576
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 166,897 169,542 1.58% 29,245 2,645 31,890
Occupations
Production Occupations 173,490___174,341 49% 37,315, 851__-38,166
‘Transportation and Material Moving 323,018 326,064 66% 82,185 2,146 84,331
Occupations
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia Statewide. No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Short Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2023-2025.
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Growth Occupations
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections and OES wage data are for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA I). No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey, 2022.
Employment  Openings
Estimated
2020
Projected
2030 % Change Replace
-ments Growth Total
Average
Annual
Salary
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and
Gas
95 151 58.95% 144 56 200 N/A
Veterinary Assistants and
Laboratory Animal Caretakers
*** *** *** *** *** *** N/A
Pharmacy Technicians 257 353 37.35% 214 96 310 $33,410
Security Guards 244 317 29.92% 366 73 439 $29,220
Financial Managers 117 151 29.06% 94 34 128 $130,540
Mobile Heavy Equipment
Mechanics, Except Engines
241 311 29.05% 268 70 338 $60,830
Pharmacists 186 228 22.58% 78 42 120 $122,570
Nurse Practitioners 204 245 20.1% 117 41 158 $126,980
Tellers 331 376 13.6% 365 45 410 $30,910
Medical and Health Services
Managers
127 144 13.39% 103 17 120 $94,290
Respiratory Therapists 127 140 10.24% 63 13 76 $56,270
Physical Therapist Assistants 130 143 10% 161 13 174 $58,550
Sales and Related Workers, All
Other
*** *** *** *** *** *** N/A
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 198 216 9.09% 176 18 194 $47,970
Packers and Packagers, Hand 148 160 8.11% 213 12 225 $25,190
Coaches and Scouts 119 128 7.56% 169 9 178 $46,330
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and
Brazers
406 435 7.14% 443 29 472 $48,120
Landscaping and
Groundskeeping Workers
*** *** *** *** *** *** N/A
Market Research Analysts and
Marketing Specialists
153 159 3.92% 151 6 157 $66,630
First-Line Supervisors of Food
Preparation and Serving Workers
433 447 3.23% 644 14 658 $34,650
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Buchanan County Economic Profile
Growth Occupations
Employment Cpa
estimates rojectec eplace Bveregal
Estimated Projected oy change | REPEC Growth ‘ee |
Retry Ol Operator, O nd 3% ISL 58.95% 48 56200 WA
Vetetnary Aisans and a Wa
Laboratory Anima Caretakers
Pharmacy Technicians wes ina
Security Guards Be 23668 7a a9 92,220
Financial Managers nasi 28.06%6 38 a4 128 #330,540
Mobile Heavy Equipment 241 311 29.05% 268 70 338 $60,830
Mechanics Cece nals
Pharmacists ET EES Fa CES
Turse Practlones 2082450. SCS 96980
Telers BL ~~a6 6m ~SC~C~tS SCC
Medical and Heath Senices ayaa 9% 08 17420. $94,290
Managers
Respiratory Therapists 127 140 10.24% 63 13 76 $56,270
Physial Therapist Asitants Fe YT 17a 350,550
Sales and Related Workers, Alll ee “em “em “ee “ee “ee N/A
owner
Tnustral Machinery Mechanics FE TZ EC ET)
Packers and packagers, Hand ie 608m 125 $25,190
Coaches and Scouts 19s 76m 168 oe ¥46,330,
Wolters, Cites, Sade, and ~~ CTB a a7 948,120
saan
Ie Se oe oe Ta
Groundsesping Workers
Market Research Analysts and a TST © is7 $66,830
Marketing Specials
First-Line Supervisors of Food 433 447 3.23% 644 14 658 $34,650
Preparation and Serving Workers
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections and OES wage data are for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA 1). No data available for Buchanan County.
‘Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey, 2022.
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Declining Occupations
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA I). No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
Employment Openings
Estimated
2020
Projected
2030 % Change Replace
-ments Growth Total
Telemarketers *** *** *** *** *** ***
Postal Service Mail Carriers 167 124 -25.75% 103 -43 60
Operating Engineers and Other Construction
Equipment Operators
408 314 -23.04% 377 -94 283
Chief Executives *** *** *** *** *** ***
Electricians 501 395 -21.16% 459 -106 353
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 307 243 -20.85% 321 -64 257
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants,
Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
753 609 -19.12% 726 -144 582
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,751 1,424 -18.68% 1,456 -327 1,129
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Wood
181 148 -18.23% 183 -33 150
Driver/Sales Workers 163 134 -17.79% 162 -29 133
Cooks, Fast Food *** *** *** *** *** ***
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers *** *** *** *** *** ***
Office Clerks, General 1,132 952 -15.9% 1,187 -180 1,007
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 774 651 -15.89% 782 -123 659
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and
System Operators
150 127 -15.33% 125 -23 102
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 414 351 -15.22% 374 -63 311
Carpenters 113 96 -15.04% 95 -17 78
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural
Managers

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades
and Extraction Workers
550 477 -13.27% 477 -73 404
Billing and Posting Clerks 170 148 -12.94% 163 -22 141
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Economic Profile
Declining Occupations
Replace
Estimated Projected
2020 2030 _% Change
Growth Total
Telemarketers rors rors rors ee crs eee
Postal Service Mail Carriers 167 124 -25.75% 103 ~43 60
‘Operating Engineers and Other Construction 408 314 —-23.04% 37 “34 283
Equipment Operators
‘Chief Executives crs crs crs crs crs crs
Electricians 501 305 -21.16% 459 =106 353
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 307, 243 -20.85% 321 “64 257
‘Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, 753, 609 -19.12% 726 “144 582
Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,751 1424 “18.68% 1456 “327, 1129
‘Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and 181 148 -18.23% 183 “33 150
Tenders, Wood
Driver/Sales Workers 163 134 -17.79% 162 -29 133
‘Cooks, Fast Food Tee ee ee err eee eee
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers a iad a iad iad ad
Office Clerks, General 1,132 952 15.9% 1,187 =180 1,007
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 774 651 -15.89% 782 “123, 659
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and 150 127. -15.33% 125 “23 102
System Operators
‘Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 414 351 -15.22% 374 -63 311
Carpenters 113, 96 _-15.04% 95, 17 78
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural oe oe oe oe oe oe
Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades 550 477 13.27% 477 “73 “404
and Extraction Workers:
Billing and Posting Clerks 170 148 -12.94% 163 “22 141
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Southwestern Virginia (LWDA 1). No data available for Buchanan County.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
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Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Note: CPI data is for the United States only. No data available for Buchanan County.
The CPI-U includes expenditures by urban wage earners and clerical workers, professional, managerial, and technical workers, the
self-employed, short-term workers, the unemployed, retirees and others not in the labor force. The CPI-W only includes
expenditures by those in hourly wage earning or clerical jobs.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) Program.
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Ann. % chg
2014 233.916 234.781 236.293 237.072 237.900 238.343 238.250 237.852 238.031 237.433 236.151 234.812 236.736 1.6
2015 233.707 234.722 236.119 236.599 237.805 238.638 238.654 238.316 237.945 237.838 237.336 236.525 237.017 0.1
2016 236.916 237.111 238.132 239.261 240.229 241.018 240.628 240.849 241.428 241.729 241.353 241.432 240.007 1.3
2017 242.839 243.603 243.801 244.524 244.733 244.955 244.786 245.519 246.819 246.663 246.669 246.524 245.120 2.1
2018 247.867 248.991 249.554 250.546 251.588 251.989 252.006 252.146 252.439 252.885 252.038 251.233 251.107 2.4
2019 251.712 252.776 254.202 255.548 256.092 256.143 256.571 256.558 256.759 257.346 257.208 256.974 255.657 1.8
2020 257.971 258.678 258.115 256.389 256.394 257.797 259.101 259.918 260.280 260.388 260.229 260.474 258.811 1.2
2021 261.582 263.014 264.877 267.054 269.195 271.696 273.003 273.567 274.310 276.589 277.948 278.802 270.970 4.7
2022 281.148 283.716 287.504 289.109 292.296 296.311 296.276 296.171 296.808 298.012 297.711 296.797 292.655 8.0
2023 299.170 300.840 301.836 303.363 304.127 305.109 305.691 307.026 307.789 307.671 307.051 306.746 304.702 4.1
2024 308.417 310.326
All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)
Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W)
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Ann. % chg
2014 230.040 230.871 232.560 233.443 234.216 234.702 234.525 234.030 234.170 233.229 231.551 229.909 232.771 1.5
2015 228.294 229.421 231.055 231.520 232.908 233.804 233.806 233.366 232.661 232.373 231.721 230.791 231.810 -0.4
2016 231.061 230.972 232.209 233.438 234.436 235.289 234.771 234.904 235.495 235.732 235.215 235.390 234.076 1.0
2017 236.854 237.477 237.656 238.432 238.609 238.813 238.617 239.448 240.939 240.573 240.666 240.526 239.051 2.1
2018 241.919 242.988 243.463 244.607 245.770 246.196 246.155 246.336 246.565 247.038 245.933 244.786 245.146 2.5
2019 245.133 246.218 247.768 249.332 249.871 249.747 250.236 250.112 250.251 250.894 250.644 250.452 249.222 1.7
2020 251.361 251.935 251.375 249.515 249.521 251.054 252.636 253.597 254.004 254.076 253.826 254.081 252.248 1.2
2021 255.296 256.843 258.935 261.237 263.612 266.412 267.789 268.387 269.086 271.552 273.042 273.925 265.510 5.3
2022 276.296 278.943 283.176 284.575 288.022 292.542 292.219 291.629 291.854 293.003 292.495 291.051 287.984 8.5
2023 293.565 295.057 296.021 297.730 298.382 299.394 299.899 301.551 302.257 302.071 301.224 300.728 298.990 3.8
2024 302.201 304.284
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Economic Profile
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. | Ann. %chg
2014 233.916 234.781 236.293 237.072 237.900 238.343 238.250 237.852 238.031 237.433 236.151 234.812 236.736 1.6
2015 233.707 234.722 236.119 236.599 237.805 238.638 236.654 238.316 237.945 237.838 237.336 236.525 237.017 0.1
2016 236.916 237.111 236.132 239.261 240.229 241.018 240.628 240.849 241.428 241.729 241.353 241.432 240007 1.3,
2017 242.839 243.603 243.801 244.524 244,733 244,955 244.786 245.519 246.819 246.663 246.669 246.524 245.120 2.1
2018 247.867 248.991 249.554 250.546 251.588 251,989 252.006 252.146 252.439 252.885 252.038 251233 251.107 24
2019 251.712 252.76 254.202 255.548 256.092 256.143 256.571 256.558 256.759 257.346 257.208 256.974 25565718
2020 257.971 258.678 258.115 256.389 256.394 257.797 259.101 259.918 260.280 260.388 260.229 260.474 25881112
2021 261.582 263.014 264.877 267.054 269.195 271,696 273.003 273.567 274310 276.589 277.948 278.802 270970 47
2022 281.148 283.716 287.504 269.109 292.296 296.311 296.276 296.171 296.808 298.012 297.711 296.797 292655 6.0
2023 299.170 300.840 301.836 303.363 304.127 305.109 305.691 307.026 307.789 307.671 307.051 306.746 304.702 4.1
2024 308.417 310.326
Urban Wage Eamers and Clerical Workers (CPI-W)
an, Feb, Mar Apr May Jun. ul, Aug. Sep. Oct, Nov. Dee
2014 230.040 230.871 232.560 233.443 234.216 234.702 234.525 234.030 234.170 233.229 231.551 229.909 232.71 1.5)
2015 228.294 229.421 231.055 231.520 232,908 233.804 233.806 233.366 232.661 232.373 231.721 230.791 231810 -04
2016 231.061 230.972 232.209 233.438 234.436 235.289 234.71 234.904 235.495 235.732 235.215 235.390 234076 1.0,
2017 236.854 237.477 237.656 238.432 236.609 238.813 238617 239.448 240.939 240.573 240.666 240526 239.051 2.1
2018 241.919 242.988 243.463 244.607 245.770 246.196 246.155 246.336 246.565 247.038 245.933 244,786 245146 25
2019 245.133 246.218 247.768 249.332 249.871 249.747 250.236 250.112 250.251 250.894 250.644 250.452 249.222 1.7,
2020 251.361 251.935 251.375 249.515 249.521 251.054 252.636 253.597 254.004 254.076 253.826 254.081 252.248 1.2
2021 255.296 256.843 256.935 261.237 263.612 266.412 267.789 268.387 269.086 271.552 273.042 273.925 265510 5.3
2022 276.296 278.943 283.176 264.575 288.022 292.542 292.219 291.629 291.854 293.003 292.495 291.051 28798485
2023 293.565 295.057 296.021 297.730 298.362 299.394 299.899 301.551 302.257 302.071 301.224 300.728 298990 3.8
2024 302.201 304.284
Note: CPI data is for the United States only. No data available for Buchanan County.
The CPI-U Includes expenditures by urban wage earners and clerical workers, professional, managerial, and technical workers, the
self-employed, short-term workers, the unemployed, retirees and others notin the labor force. The CPI-W only includes
expenditures by those in hourly wage earning or clerical jobs.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics,
‘Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) Program.
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Local Option Sales Tax
Buchanan County Virginia
2008 $1,581,438 $1,032,815,078
2009 $1,483,402 $979,594,664
2010 $1,488,600 $992,820,512
2011 $1,876,126 $1,035,981,229
2012 $2,110,747 $1,080,663,042
2013 $1,841,612 $1,093,292,668
2014 $1,716,638 $1,131,194,860
2015 $1,708,170 $1,179,611,271
2016 $1,629,811 $1,202,257,995
2017 $1,684,193 $1,232,981,515
2018 $1,835,907 $1,282,022,261
Note: This data is based on Virginia sales tax revenues deposited, rather than the actual taxable sales figures as reported on a
dealer’s return.
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation,
Revenue Forecasting.
Trends
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Economic ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Economic Profile
Local Option Sales Tax
Trends
$2,200,000
$2,000,000
$1,800,000
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
2008 ©2009» «2010-2011. «2012» 2013.-«S 2014. «20152016. «= 2017-2018
Buchanan County rai
2008 $1,581,438 $1,032,815,078
2009 $1,483,402 $979,594,664
2010 $1,488,600 $992,820,512
2012 $1,876,126 $1,035,981,229
2012 $2,110,747, $1,080,663,042
2013 $1,841,612 $1,093,292, 668
2014 $1,716,638 $1,131,194,860
2015 $1,708,170 $1,179,611,271
2016 $1,629,811 $1,202,257,995
2017 $1,684,193 $1,232,981,515
2018 $1,835,907 $1,282,022,261
Note: This data Is based on Virginia sales tax revenues deposited, rather than the actual taxable sales figures as reported on a
dealer’s return.
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation,
Revenue Forecasting.
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Local Option Sales Tax
Note: This data is based on Virginia sales tax revenues deposited, rather than the actual taxable sales figures as reported on a
dealer’s return.
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation,
Revenue Forecasting.
Past 12 Months
Buchanan County Virginia
Dec. 2017 $172,415 $123,193,863
Jan. 2018 $161,177 $90,794,207
Feb. 2018 $131,184 $90,576,093
Mar. 2018 $150,739 $107,834,402
Apr. 2018 $127,696 $102,372,977
May  2018 $179,414 $110,211,496
Jun. 2018 $204,246 $112,529,037
Jul. 2018 $151,818 $107,211,401
Aug. 2018 $138,749 $109,428,585
Sep. 2018 $138,239 $105,468,340
Oct. 2018 $135,987 $107,742,243
Nov. 2018 $150,523 $112,348,128
Dec. 2018 $166,135 $125,505,352
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Education ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County
Education Profile
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
Dec. Jan.
2017 2018
Local Option Sales Tax
Past 12 Months
Feb. Mar. Apr. May
2018 201820182018
Buchanan County
un,
2018,
Aug. Sep.
2018 2018
Dec. 2017 $172,415 $123,193,863
Jan. 2018 $161,177 $90,794,207
Feb. 2018 $131,184 $90,576,093
Mar. 2018 $150,739 $107,834,402
Apr. 2018 $127,696 $102,372,977
May 2018 $179,414 $10,211,496
Jun. 2018 $204,246 $12,529,037
Jul. 2018 $151,818 $107,211,401
‘Aug. 2018 $138,749 $109,428, 585
Sep. 2018 $138,239 $105,468,340
Oct. 2018 $135,987 $107,742,243
Nov. 2018. $150,523 $12,348,128
Dec. 2018 $166,135 $125,505,352
Oct. Nov. Dec.
2018 2018-2018,
Note: This data is based on Virginia sales tax revenues deposited, rather than the actual taxable sales figures as reported on a
dealer’s return.
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation,
Revenue Forecasting.
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IV. Education Profile
The Education Profile for Buchanan County
provides an assortment of data collected from the
United States Census Bureau and the National
Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Related Terms and DefinitionsOverview
Associate’s degree
An award that normally requires at least two but
less than four years of full-time equivalent college
work.
Bachelor’s degree
An award that normally requires at least four but
not more than five years of full-time equivalent
college-level work.
Post-baccalaureate certificate
An award that requires completion of an
organized program of study equivalent to 18
semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s. It is
designed for persons who have completed a
bachelor’s degree, but do not meet the
requirements of a master’s degree.
Master’s degree
An award that requires the successful completion
of a program of study of at least the full-time
equivalent of one but not more than two academic
years of work beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Post-master’s certificate
An award that requires completion of an
organized program of study equivalent to 24
semester credit hours beyond the master’s
degree, but does not meet the requirements of
academic degrees at the doctor’s level.
Doctor’s degree
The highest award a student can earn for
graduate study.
First-professional degree
An award that requires completion of a program
that meets all of the following criteria: (1)
completion of the academic requirements to begin
practice in the profession; (2) at least two years
of college work prior to entering the program; and
(3) a total of at least six academic years of
college work to complete the degree program,
including prior required college work plus the
length of the professional program itself.
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Education ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan Count
Education Profile
Overview
The Education Profile for Buchanan County
provides an assortment of data collected from the
United States Census Bureau and the National
Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
IV. Education Profile
Related Terms and Defi
ions
Associate’s degree
‘An award that normally requires at least two but
less than four years of full-time equivalent college
work.
Bachelor’s degree
‘An award that normally requires at least four but
not more than five years of full-time equivalent
college-level work.
Post-baccalaureate certificate
‘An award that requires completion of an
organized program of study equivalent to 18
semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s. It is
designed for persons who have completed a
bachelor’s degree, but do not meet the
requirements of a master’s degree.
Master’s degree
‘An award that requires the successful completion
of a program of study of at least the full-time
equivalent of one but not more than two academic
years of work beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Post-master’s certificate
An award that requires completion of an
organized program of study equivalent to 24
semester credit hours beyond the master’s
degree, but does not meet the requirements of
academic degrees at the doctor’s level.
Doctor’s degree
The highest award a student can earn for
graduate study.
First-professional degree
An award that requires completion of a program
that meets all of the following criteria: (1)
completion of the academic requirements to begin
practice in the profession; (2) at least two years
of college work prior to entering the program; and
(3) a total of at least six academic years of
college work to complete the degree program,
including prior required college work plus the
length of the professional program itself.
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Educational Attainment
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
(Population 18 years and over)
Buchanan County Virginia United States
8th Grade or Less 3,024 275,329 12,639,425
Some High School 2,470 464,075 20,093,117
High School Grad/GED 6,709 1,633,105 68,044,371
Some College 3,895 1,457,887 57,431,237
Associate’s Degree 1,258 440,219 18,586,866
Bachelor’s Degree 1,351 1,258,661 42,027,629
Graduate or Professional Degree 565 862,686 24,008,551
19,272 6,391,962 242,831,196
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Education ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Education Profile
Educational Attainment
(Population 18 years and over)
100%
20%
60%
Graduate or Professional
™™ Degree
im Bachelor’s Degree
IM Associate’s Degree
lim Some College
Il High School Grad/GEO
40% ‘Some High School
lim 8th Grade or Less
20%
0%
Buchanan County Virginia United States
Buchanan County United State:
8th Grade or Less 3,024 275,329 12,639,425
‘Some High School 2,470 464,075 20,093,117
High School Grad/GED_ 6,709, 1,633,105 68,044,371
‘Some College 3,895 1,457,887 57,431,237
Associate’s Degree 1,258 440,219 18,586,866
Bachelor’s Degree 1,351 1,258,661, 42,027,629
Graduate or Professional Degree 565 862,686 24,008,551
19,272 6,391,962 242,831,196
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
‘American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
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Educational Attainment by Age
18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 64 65+ Total
8th Grade or Less 19 55 109 1,025 1,816 3,024
Some High School 185 222 278 1,171 614 2,470
High School Grad/GED 685 1,235 1,084 2,596 1,109 6,709
Some College 523 539 917 1,443 473 3,895
Associate’s Degree 142 240 252 496 128 1,258
Bachelor’s Degree 175 296 194 500 186 1,351
Graduate or Professional Degree 6 198 52 220 89 565
1,735 2,785 2,886 7,451 4,415 19,272
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
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Education ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Education Profile
Educational Attainment by Age
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
18 024 25 to 34 35 to 44 65 years
years years “eon and over
Graduate or Professional
™ Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
IM Associate’s Degree
mimi Some College
Ill High School Grad/GEO
‘Some High Schoo!
i 8th Grade or Less.
18-24 35-44 45-64 65+ Total
8th Grade or Less 19 109 1,025 1,816 3,024
‘Some High School 185 222 278 Ay 614 2,470
High School Grad/GED. 685, 1,235 1,084 2,596 1,109 6,709
‘Some College 523 539 917 1443 473 3,895
Associate’s Degree 142 240 252 496 128 1,258
Bachelor’s Degree 175 296 194 500 186 1,351
Graduate or Professional Degree 6 198 52 220 89. 565
1,735 2,785 2,886 7,451 4,415 19,272
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
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Educational Attainment by Gender
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
(Population 18 years and over)
Male Female Total
8th Grade or Less 1,711 1,313 3,024
Some High School 1,486 984 2,470
High School Grad/GED 3,466 3,243 6,709
Some College 1,887 2,008 3,895
Associate’s Degree 295 963 1,258
Bachelor’s Degree 634 717 1,351
Graduate or Professional Degree 243 322 565
9,722 9,550 19,272
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Education ProfileBuchanan County
Buchanan County Education Profile
Educational Attainment by Gender
(Population 18 years and over)
100%
20%
60%
Graduate or Professional
™™ Degree
im Bachelor’s Degree
IM Associate’s Degree
lim Some College
Il High School Grad/GEO
40% ‘Some High School
lim 8th Grade or Less
20%
0%
Male Female Total
8th Grade or Less A711 1,313 3,024
‘Some High School 1,486 984 2,470
High School Grad/GED 3,466 3,243 6,709
‘Some College 1,887 2,008 3,895
Associate’s Degree 295 963, 1,258
Bachelor’s Degree 634 77 1,351
Graduate or Professional Degree 243 322 565
9,722 9,550 19,272
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
‘American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
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Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity
Less than high
school diploma
High school
grad, GED, or
alternative
Some college
or associate’s
degree
Bachelor’s
degree or
higher
Total
Race
White 5,087 5,831 4,288 1,602 16,808
Black or African American 114 171 127 63 475
American Indian or Alaska Native 16 0 4 0 20
Asian 33 0 0 49 82
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 12 10 0 22
Multiple Races 40 10 59 21 130
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 9 29 4 0 42
5,299 6,053 4,492 1,735 17,579
(Population 25 years and over)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
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Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity
(Population 25 years and over)
100%
80%
60%
Imi Bachelor’s degree or higher
‘Some college or associate’s
40% I degree
High school graduate, GED,
BM or alternative
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wie 3.087 351 288 Toa 46,808
Black or Aeon American 4 vi 27 3 a7
America naan or Alaska Watve 16 ° 4 0 20
Asian 3 ° o 3 e2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander oO oO 0 0 o
other o 2 7 0 2
vultpe Rases 70 7 39 2 730
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 9 29 4 0 42
5,299 6,053 4,492 1,735 17,579
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
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Graduate Data Trends
Cert.
<1 yr.
Cert.
1-2 yrs. Assoc.
Cert.
2-4 yrs. BA
Cert.
Post-BA MA
Cert.
Post-MA Ph.D.
1st
Prof.
2006 113
2007 105
2008 67
2009 59
2010 172
2011 157
2012 156
2013 163
2016 39 108
Source: U.S. Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
Buchanan County
Cert.
<1 yr.
Cert.
1-2 yrs. Assoc.
Cert.
2-4 yrs. BA
Cert.
Post-BA MA
Cert.
Post-MA Ph.D.
1st
Prof.
2006 4,213 4,298 14,431 102 39,247 608 12,429 225 1,440 2,490
2007 4,478 3,686 15,519 116 40,381 650 12,781 252 1,516 2,626
2008 5,197 3,813 16,207 134 39,160 725 13,802 334 1,080 2,168
2009 6,259 4,587 17,179 85 40,233 756 15,445 300 925 2,064
2010 7,648 8,158 21,014 374 45,361 915 18,889 601 2,100 2,598
2011 6,972 12,557 24,306 473 49,109 1,055 20,697 727 2,329 2,658
2012 8,825 12,801 26,199 620 53,051 1,215 21,516 686 2,095 3,298
2013 8,153 12,179 25,854 484 54,778 1,067 22,782 706 2,230 2,963
2016 8,643 11,912 25,125 608 61,852 2,032 24,717 640 2,328 2,931
Virginia Statewide
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Graduate Data Trends
Buchanan County
cert.
MA _Post-MA
2006 113
2007 105
2008 7
2009 59
2010 72
2011 157
2012 156
2013 163
2016 39 108
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Virginia Statewide
2006 14,431
2007 3,686 15,519 12,781 252-1516 2,626
2008 3,813 16,207 13,802 334 1,080 2,168,
2009 4,587 17,179 85 40,233 15,445 300 925 2,064
2010 8158 21,014 374 45,361 18,889 601-2100 2,598
2011 12,557 24,306 473 49,109 20,697 772,329 2,658
2012 12,801 26,199 620__53,051 21,516 686 2,095 3,298
2013 12,179 25,854 484_54,778 22,782 706 2,230 2,963
2016 11,912 25,125 608 61,852 24717 640 —2,328 2,931
Source: U.S. Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences (TES).
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Training Providers
Mountain Empire Community College
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Phone:  (276) 523-2400
http://www.mecc.edu
Number of 2016 graduates:  756
Southwest Virginia Community College
369 College Road       Us Rt. 19, 6
Richlands, VA 24641
Phone:  (276) 964-2555
http://sw.edu
Number of 2016 graduates:  718
The University of VA’s College at Wise
1 College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293
Phone:  (276) 328-0100
http://https://www.uvawise.edu/
Number of 2016 graduates:  312
Bluefield College
3000 College Avenue
Bluefield, VA 24605
Phone:  (276) 326-3682
http://www.bluefield.edu
Number of 2016 graduates:  258
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Training Providers
Mountain Empire Community College
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Phone: (276) 523-2400
http://www.mecc.edu
Number of 2016 graduates: 756
Southwest Virginia Community College
369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6
Richlands, VA 24641.
Phone: (276) 964-2555
http://sw.edu
Number of 2016 graduates: 718
‘The University of VA’s College at Wise
1 College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293,
Phone: (276) 328-0100
http://https://www.uvawise.edu/
Number of 2016 graduates: 312,
Bluefield College
3000 College Avenue
Bluefield, VA 24605
Phone: (276) 326-3682
http://www.bluefield.edu
Number of 2016 graduates: 258
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Source: U.S. Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences (IES), 2016.
Appalachian School of Law
1169 Edgewater Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
Phone:  (276) 935-4349   ext. 1231
http://www.asl.edu
Number of 2016 graduates:  82
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Appalachian School of Law
1169 Edgewater Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
Phone: (276) 935-4349 ext. 1231
http://www.asledu
Number of 2016 graduates: 82
Source: U.S. Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences (IES), 2016.
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Cover Page
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Demographic Profile
          Population by Age
          Population by Race/Ethnicity
          Population by Gender
          Population Change
          Population Projections by Age and Gender
          Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity
          English Language Skills
          Commuting Patterns
               In-Commuting / Out-Commuting
III. Economic Profile
          Unemployment Rate Trends
          Unemployment Rate (Past 12 Months)
          Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
               Claimants by Industry
               Claimants by Occupation
          Unemployment Insurance Payments Trends
          Unemployment Insurance Payments (Past 12 Months)
          Employers by Size of Establishment
          50 Largest Employers
          Employment by Industry
          New Startup Firms
          New Hires by Industry
          Turnover by Industry
          Average Weekly Wage by Industry
          Age of Workers by Industry
          Industry Employment and Projections (Long Term)
          Industry Employment and Projections (Short Term)
          Occupation Employment and Projections (Long Term)
          Occupation Employment and Projections (Short Term)
          Growth Occupations
          Declining Occupations
          Consumer Price Index (CPI)
          Local Option Sales Tax
IV. Education Profile
          Educational Attainment
          Educational Attainment by Age
          Educational Attainment by Gender
          Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity
          Graduate Data Trends
          Training Providers