OCR Scan (approximately)

This OCR scan may contain automatically generated text as generated using Apache Tika and Tesseract. It may not be correct. No effort has been made to correct any of these scans (so far). These OCR scans are also used in the site's Search feature. Please review the Search Policy for details about the site features. The OCR scan is provided here for reference purposes. It provides searchable text when the underlying document might not. But the scan process may not always work perfectly.

Cumberland Plateau PDC
Virginia
Last updated: 4/17/2024 2:09:55 AM
Buchanan County • Dickenson County • Russell County • Tazewell County
Virginia Employment Commission

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

Tel: (804) 786-7496 Email:[email protected]
https://virginiaworks.com
http://www.virginialmi.com/
-— Virginia
“| COMMUNITY PROFILE
Cumberland Plateau
Buchanan County « Dickenson County + Russell County « Tazews
PDC —
ll County
Virginia Employment Commission
Economic Information & Anal
labor market information
lytics Division
6606 West Broad Street , Richmond, Virginia 23230
Tel: (804) 786-7496 Email:[email protected]
https:/Ivirginiaworks.com
Last updated: 4/17/2024 2:09:55 AM
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
New Startup Firms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
10
11
11
12
13
20
20
22
24
15
21
18
23
6
7
7
8
9
4
5
Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .
9
Virginia Employment Commission Page 2 of 45
ContentsCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Contents
Table of Contents
I.
II.
III.
Introduction . wee sae 4
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
Out-Commuting . 11
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
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 2 of 45
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer Price Index (CPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Option Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
26
27
28
30
32
33
38
39
40
37
34
35
Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity
Graduate Data Trends
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
42
Training Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43
Virginia Employment Commission Page 3 of 45
ContentsCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Contents
Turnover by Industry… … cee eee eee eee 25
Average Weekly Wage by Industry …00% 26
Age of Workers by Industry «1… cece eee eee 27
Industry Employment and Projections …+5 28
Occupation Employment and Projections … 30
Growth Occupations … 2… eee ee eee eee eee 32
Declining Occupations … eee eee eee 33
Consumer Price Index (CPI)… ee cece eee eee 34
Local Option Sales Tax… eee eee 35
IV. Education Profile …+.-eeeeeeee 37
Educational Attainment … 0… sees eee eee 38
Educational Attainment by Age… ee eee eee 39
Educational Attainment by Gender …00005 40
Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity … 41
Graduate Data Trends … 0.6 e eee eee eee 42
Training Providers … ccc eee eee eee 43
Virginia Employment Commission Page 3 of 45
This report provides a community profile of
Cumberland Plateau PDC. 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
Virginia Employment Commission Page 4 of 45
IntroductionCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Introduction
This report provides a community profile of
Cumberland Plateau PDC. 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.
tio}
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 4 of 45,
II.  Demographic Profile
This Demographic Profile provides an in-depth
analysis of the population in Cumberland Plateau
PDC. 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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 5 of 45
Demographic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Demographic Profile
Demographic Profile
Overview
This Demographic Profile provides an in-depth
analysis of the population in Cumberland Plateau
PDC. 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.
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 5 of 45
Population by Age
PDC 2 Virginia United States
Under 5 years 5,863 509,625 20,201,362
5 to 9 years 6,211 511,849 20,348,657
10 to 14 years 6,638 511,246 20,677,194
15 to 19 years 6,896 550,965 22,040,343
20 to 24 years 5,934 572,091 21,585,999
25 to 29 years 6,384 564,342 21,101,849
30 to 34 years 6,828 526,077 19,962,099
35 to 39 years 7,334 540,063 20,179,642
40 to 44 years 7,516 568,865 20,890,964
45 to 49 years 8,668 621,155 22,708,591
50 to 54 years 9,558 592,845 22,298,125
55 to 59 years 8,981 512,595 19,664,805
60 to 64 years 8,137 442,369 16,817,924
65 to 69 years 6,256 320,302 12,435,263
70 to 74 years 4,811 229,502 9,278,166
75 to 79 years 3,538 173,929 7,317,795
80 to 84 years 2,430 130,801 5,743,327
85 years and over 1,993 122,403 5,493,433
113,976 8,001,024 308,745,538
Source: 2010 Census.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 6 of 45
Demographic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Demographic Profile
Population by Age
ars and over NT
80 to 84 years
75 t0 79 years
70 to 74 years
65 to 69 years
6 6 0
a]
SO
tO OOS EE iii
40 to 44 yeas
35 to 39 years
30 to 34 years
25 tO 20 OOS
20 to 24 yoors
15 to 19 yoors
10 Od 10S
5009 yeas
Under § years
2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000
oc United States
Under 5 years 5,863 509,625 20,201,362
5 to 9 years 6,211 511,849 20,348,657
10 to 14 years 6,638 511,246 20,677,194
15 to 19 years 6,896 550,965 22,040,343,
20 to 24 years 5,934 572,091 21,585,999
25 to 29 years 6,384 564,342 21,101,849
130 to 34 years 6,828 526,077 19,962,099
'35 to 39 years 7,334 540,063 20,179,642
40 to 44 years 7,516 568,865 20,890,964
‘45 to 49 years 8,668 621,155 22,708,591
'50 to 54 years 9,558 592,845 22,298,125
'55 to 59 years 8,981 512,595 19,664,805
60 to 64 years 8,137, 442,369, 16,817,924
65 to 69 years 6,256 320,302 12,435,263
70 to 74 years 4811 229,502 9,278,166
75 to 79 years 3,538 173,929 7,317,795
‘80 to 84 years 2,430 130,801 5,743,327
85 years and over 1,993 122,403 5,493,433,
113,976 8,001,024 308,745,538
Source: 2010 Census.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 6 of 45
Population by Race/Ethnicity
PDC 2 Virginia United States
Total
Total Population 113,976 8,001,024 308,745,538
Race
White 110,121 5,486,852 223,553,265
Black or African American 2,233 1,551,399 38,929,319
American Indian or Alaska Native 155 29,225 2,932,248
Asian 413 439,890 14,674,252
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 9 5,980 540,013
Other 265 254,278 19,107,368
Multiple Races 780 233,400 9,009,073
Ethnicity
Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 113,224 7,369,199 258,267,944
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 752 631,825 50,477,594
Source: 2010 Census.
Population by Gender
PDC 2 Virginia United States
Male 56,704 3,925,983 151,781,326
Female 57,272 4,075,041 156,964,212
113,976 8,001,024 308,745,538
Source: 2010 Census.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 7 of 45
Demographic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Demographic Profile
Population by Race/Ethnicity
ppc 2 United States|
Total
Total Population 113,976 8,001,024 308,745,538
Race
White 110,121 5,486,852 223,553,265
Black or African American 2,233 1,551,399 38,929,319
‘American Indian or Alaska Native 155 29,225 2,932,248
‘Asian 413 439,890 14,674,252
Native Hawalian/Pacific Islander 9 5,980 540,013
Other 265 254,278 19,107,368
Multiple Races 780 233,400 9,009,073
Ethnicity
Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 113,224 7,369,199 258,267,944
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 752 631,825 50,477,594
Source: 2010 Census.
Population by Gender
ppc 2 United States|
Male 56,704 3,925,983 151,781,326
Female 57,272 4,075,041 156,964,212
113,976 8,001,024 308,745,538
Source: 2010 Census.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 7 of 45
Population Change
PDC 2 Percent
change
Number

Change  Virginia Percent
change
Number
Change
2000 117,229 7,079,030
2010 113,976 -2.77 % -3,253 8,001,024 13.02 % 921994
2020 107,035 -6.09 % -6,941 8,744,273 9.29 % 743249
2030 101,061 -5.58 % -5,974 9,546,958 9.18 % 802685
2040 93,817 -7.17 % -7,244 10,201,530 6.86 % 654572
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
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
those too, all the way back to the 1970s!
For this data and more, visit us on the web at:
www.VirginiaLMI.com
Did you know…
Virginia Employment Commission Page 8 of 45
Demographic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
http://www.virginialmi.com/
Cumberland Plateau PDC Demographic Profile
Population Change
ppoc2
a 10,200,000.
112,400 9,576,000
107,800 8,952,000.
103,200 — sone
98,600 7,704,000
94,000 7,080,000.
2010 2020 2030 2040 2010 2020 2030 2040
Year Year
Population
Population
Percent Number Percent Number
poe > change Change change Change
2000 117,228 7,079,030
2010 113,976 77% __-3,253 8,001,024 13.02% 921994
2020 107,035 09% 6,941 8,744,273 9.29% 743249
2030 101,061 58% 5,974 9,546,958 9.18% 802685
2040 93,817 17% -7,244 (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
Virginia Employment Commission Page 8 of 45
Virginia Employment Commission Page 9 of 45
Demographic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Demographic Profile
Virginia Employment Commission Page 9 of 45
Population Projections by Age and Gender
2020 2030 2040
Female Male Female Male Female Male
Under 5 years 2,510 2,609 2,344 2,432 2,231 2,309
5 to 9 years 2,651 2,679 2,460 2,487 2,327 2,353
10 to 14 years 3,088 3,211 2,842 2,960 2,661 2,774
15 to 19 years 2,940 3,199 2,671 2,894 2,495 2,697
20 to 24 years 2,567 2,829 2,566 2,826 2,373 2,611
25 to 29 years 2,547 2,888 2,393 2,707 2,181 2,466
30 to 34 years 2,683 3,121 2,575 2,986 2,588 2,995
35 to 39 years 2,985 3,138 2,679 2,812 2,534 2,656
40 to 44 years 3,309 3,462 2,970 3,109 2,864 2,997
45 to 49 years 3,524 3,463 3,104 3,053 2,804 2,746
50 to 54 years 3,591 3,580 3,428 3,395 3,094 3,057
55 to 59 years 4,015 3,966 3,410 3,365 3,007 2,973
60 to 64 years 4,398 4,261 3,470 3,365 3,314 3,228
65 to 69 years 4,084 3,811 3,628 3,391 3,139 2,924
70 to 74 years 3,517 2,918 3,771 3,126 2,996 2,484
75 to 79 years 2,568 1,923 3,215 2,399 2,817 2,109
80 to 84 years 1,711 1,056 2,254 1,393 2,392 1,486
85 years and over 1,497 739 1,726 853 2,104 1,038
54,185 52,853 51,506 49,553 47,921 45,903
107,038 101,059 93,824
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 107,035 101,061 93,817
Race
White 102,089 95,366 86,868
Black or African American 2,411 2,600 3,042
Asian 495 641 859
Other 998 1,069 1,132
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,043 1,383 1,916
Virginia Employment Commission Page 10 of 45
Demographic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Demographic Profile
Population Projections by Age and Gender
Female
Under 5 years 2,510 2,609 2,344 2,432 2,231 2,309
5 to 9 years 2,651 2,679 2,460 2,487 2,327 2,353
10 to 14 years 3,088 3,211 2,842 2,960 2,661 2,774
15 to 19 years 2,940 3,199 2,671 2,894 2,495 2,697
20 to 24 years 2,567 2,829 2,566 2,826 2,373 2,611
25 to 29 years 2,547 2,888 2,393 2,707 2,181 2,466
30 to 34 years 2,683 3,121 2,575 2,986 2,588 2,995
'35 to 39 years 2,985 3,138 2,679 2,812 2,534 2,656
40 to 44 years 3,309 3,462 2,970 3,109 2,864 2,997
45 to 49 years 3,524 3,463 3,104 3,053 2,804 2,746
'50 to 54 years 3,591 3,580 3,428 3,395 3,094 3,057
'55 to 59 years 4,015 3,966 3,410 3,365 3,007 2,973
60 to 64 years 4,398 4,261 3,470 3,365 3,314 3,228
65 to 69 years 4,084 3,811 3,628 3,391 3,139 2,924
70 to 74 years 3,517 2,918 3,771. 3,126 2,996 2,484
75 to 79 years 2,568 1,923 3,215 2,399 2,817 2,109
‘80 to 84 years 1711 1,056 2,254 1,393 2,392 1,486
85 years and over 1,497 739, 1,726 853 2,104 1,038
54,185. 52,853 51,506 49,553 47,921 45,903
107,038 101,059 93,824
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity
2020 2030 2040)
Total
Total Population 107,035 101,061 93,817
Race
White 102,089 95,366 86,868
Black or African American 2,411 2,600 3,042
‘Asian 495 641 859
Other 998 1,069 1,132
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,043 1,383 1,916
Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 10 of 45
English Language Skills
Total
Speak English
less than well Percent
PDC 2 104,350 241 0.23%
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 21,823
In-Commuters 12,532
Out-Commuters 19,324
Net In-Commuters
(In-Commuters minus Out-Commuters)
-6,792
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, 2014.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 11 of 45
Demographic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Demographic Profile
English Language Skills
(Age 5 and over that speak English less than well)
voc 2
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.
Commuting Patterns
People who live and work in the area
commas
Out-Commuters:
(In-Commuters minus Out-Commuters)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
‘OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, 2014.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 11 of 45
Top 10 Places Residents are Commuting To
Area Workers
Wise County, VA 2,600
Washington County, VA 2,280
Mercer County, WV 1,709
Norton city, VA 658
Bristol city, VA 575
Smyth County, VA 571
McDowell County, WV 539
Sullivan County, TN 533
Roanoke city, VA 460
Pike County, KY 448
Top 10 Places Workers are Commuting From
Area Workers
Mercer County, WV 1,867
Washington County, VA 1,281
Wise County, VA 1,247
Lee County, VA 884
Smyth County, VA 550
Scott County, VA 425
McDowell County, WV 324
Pike County, KY 309
Wythe County, VA 303
Sullivan County, TN 281
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
Virginia Employment Commission Page 12 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
http://lehd.ces.census.gov/
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Economic Profile
Source:
Top 10 Places Residents are Commuting To
Top 10 Places Workers are Commuting From
|S. Census Bureau,
Wise County, VA 2,600
Washington County, VA. 2,280
Mercer County, WV 1,709
Norton city, VA\ 658
Bristol city, VA 575
‘Smyth County, VA S71
McDowell County, WV 539
Sullivan County, TN 533
Roanoke city, VA 460
Pike County, KY 448
Mercer County, WV 1,867
Washington County, VA. 1,281
Wise County, VA 1,247
Lee County, VA 884
‘Smyth County, VA 550
‘Scott County, VA 425
McDowell County, WV 324
Pike County, KY 309
‘Wythe County, VA 303
Sullivan County, TN 281
‘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
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 12 of 45
III. Economic Profile
The Economic Profile of Cumberland Plateau PDC
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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 13 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Economic Profile
Economic Profile
Overview
The Economic Profile of Cumberland Plateau PDC
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.
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 13 of 45
Unemployment Rates
PDC 2 Virginia United States
2013 9.1% 5.6% 7.4%
2014 8.6% 5.1% 6.2%
2015 8.0% 4.4% 5.3%
2016 7.9% 4.0% 4.9%
2017 5.8% 3.7% 4.4%
2018 4.7% 3.0% 3.9%
2019 4.5% 2.8% 3.7%
2020 8.0% 6.4% 8.1%
2021 5.2% 3.9% 5.3%
2022 4.1% 2.8% 3.6%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Trends
Virginia Employment Commission Page 14 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Unemployment Rates
Trends
= PDC 2 =H Virginia —e United States
10.0%
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.09%
0.0%
2013 2014 2015, 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021, 2022
ppc 2
2013 9.1% 5.6%
2014 8.6% 5.1%
2015 8.0% 4.4%
2016 7.9% 4.0%
2017 5.8% 3.7%
2018 4.7% 3.0%
2019 4.5% 2.8%
2020 8.0% 6.4%
2021 5.2% 3.9%
2022 4.1% 2.8%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 14 of 45
Unemployment Rates
PDC 2 Virginia United States
Feb. 2023 4.3% 2.9% 3.9%
Mar. 2023 4.0% 2.8% 3.6%
Apr. 2023 3.4% 2.4% 3.1%
May  2023 3.7% 2.8% 3.4%
Jun. 2023 4.1% 2.9% 3.8%
Jul. 2023 3.9% 2.9% 3.8%
Aug. 2023 4.2% 3.2% 3.9%
Sep. 2023 4.1% 3.0% 3.6%
Oct. 2023 3.9% 3.0% 3.6%
Nov. 2023 3.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Dec. 2023 3.7% 2.7% 3.5%
Jan. 2024 4.0% 2.7% 4.1%
Feb. 2024 4.2% 2.9% 4.2%
Past 12 Months
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 15 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Unemployment Rates
Past 12 Months
= PDC 2 —# 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
PDC 2,
Feb. 2023 4.3% 2.9%
Mar. 2023 4.0% 2.8%
‘Apr. 2023 3.4% 2.4%
May 2023 37% 2.8%
Bun. 2023 4.1% 2.9%
Bul. 2023 3.9% 2.9%
‘Aug. 2023 4.2% 3.2%
Sep. 2023 4.1% 3.0%
‘Oct. 2023 3.9% 3.0%
Nov. 2023 3.9% 2.9%
Dec. 2023 3.7% 2.7%
Jan. 2024 4.0% 2.7%
Feb. 2024 4.2% 2.9%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 15 of 45
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Age PDC 2 Virginia
Under 22 years 2 214
22 to 24 years 7 724
25 to 34 years 37 5,004
35 to 44 years 69 5,649
45 to 54 years 53 4,975
55 to 64 years 34 4,586
65 years and over 15 1,582
Unknown
Gender PDC 2 Virginia
Male 134 11,693
Female 83 11,041
Unspecified
Race PDC 2 Virginia
White 206 10,382
Black 4 9,252
American Native 127
Asian 5 1,133
Other 2 1,840
Education PDC 2 Virginia
8th Grade or Less 6 300
Some High School 23 1,402
High School Grad/GED 116 8,557
Some College/2-Yr Degree 43 5,737
Bachelor’s Degree 26 4,842
Some Graduate School 125
Post Graduate Degree 3 1,771
Unknown
Cumberland Plateau PDC - (217 claimants)
Virginia - (22,734 claimants)
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Total number of claimants: 217
Virginia Employment Commission Page 16 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Total number of claimants: 217
[Di cumberiang Piateau PDC - (217 claimants)
DB Virginia - (22,734 claimants)
Gender ppc 2 Virginia Male ae
Male 134 11,693
Femal 3 11,041 Fema rl
Unspecified
0% 20% © 40% 60% 80%
Race PDC 2 Virginia 2.2
White 206 10,382 ce
Black 4 9,252 American Native
American Native 127 Asian ds
Asian 5 7133 Other fe
Other 2 1,840 egegge
Under 22 years
Age PDC2 Virginia bi iayern il
Under 22 years 2 214 2534 yan
22 to 24 years 7 724 (rl a
35 to 44 eos
25 to 34 years 7 5,004
35 to 44 years 6 5,649 Ce 4 yan
45 to 54 years 33 4.975 SOT eran
55 to 64 years 34 4,586 65 years and over SMH
65 years and over, 15 1,582 see 282%
‘Unknown
Education Ppoc2 ——Virgi 8th Grade or Less F
8th Grade or Less 6 300 ‘Some High School iF
‘Some High School Ez] 1,402 High School Graq/co =r
High School Grad/GED 16 8,557 ‘Some College/2-Yr Degree ies
‘Some College/2-¥r Degree a 5,737 Bachelor’s Degree ies
Bachelor’s Degree 26 4,842 ‘Some Graduate School
‘Some Graduate School Bs Post Graduate Degree tx
Post Graduate Degree 3 77 Eee?
‘Unknown 2 3
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 16 of 45
Industry PDC 2 Virginia
Construction 48 1,900
Unclassified 23 1,766
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
and Remediation Services
21 2,997
Health Care and Social Assistance 13 1,910
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 8 62
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 8 3,195
Transportation and Warehousing 7 573
Accommodation and Food Services 6 1,240
Retail Trade 5 775
Other Services (except Public Administration) 5 699
Wholesale Trade 4 799
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 3 156
Finance and Insurance 3 1,316
Educational Services 3 346
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2 167
Utilities 1 34
Information 1 556
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1 457
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1 282
Manufacturing 456
(excludes unclassified)
Top 5 Industries With Largest Number of Claimants in PDC 2
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Virginia Employment Commission Page 17 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Economic Profile
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Top 5 Industries With Largest Number of Claimants in PDC 2
(excludes unclassified)
fm POC 2 MM Virginia
Construction
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Service:
Health Care and Social Assistanc
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction:
n
0% 25% 30%
Construction 48 1,900
Unclassified FE] 1,766
‘Administrative and Support and Waste Management 2 2,997
‘and Remediation Services
Health Care and Social Assistance is 1310
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction a 2
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3 3,195
‘Transportation and Warehousing 7 573
“Accommodation and Food Services 6 1,240
Retail Trade 5 775
‘Other Services (except Public Administration) 5 699
Wholesale Trade 4 799
‘Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 3 156
Finance and Insurance 3 1316
Educational Services 3 346
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2 167
Utilities z 34
Information z 356
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing z 457
‘arts, Entertainment, and Recreation z 282
Manufacturing 456
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 17 of 45
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Occupation PDC 2 Virginia
Construction and Extraction Occupations 38 1,537
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 33 1,771
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 22 3,536
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 22 732
Management Occupations 20 3,431
Production Occupations 18 1,275
Sales and Related Occupations 15 1,477
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 9 536
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6 945
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 5 1,626
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 5 146
Protective Service Occupations 4 285
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Occupations
4 652
Community and Social Service Occupations 3 215
Legal Occupations 3 129
Healthcare Support Occupations 3 593
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 2 1,681
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 2 514
Personal Care and Service Occupations 2 373
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 1 284
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 281
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Occupations
648
Military Specific Occupations 64
Unknown Occupation Code
(excludes unknown occupations)
Top 5 Occupation Groups With Largest Number of Claimants in PDC 2
Virginia Employment Commission Page 18 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed
Top 5 Occupation Groups With Largest Number of Claimants in PDC 2
(excludes unknown occupations)
fm POC 2 MM Virginia
Construction and Extraction Occupations:
Transportation and Material Moving ceptions
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Venownert concnios i ,  ——_|
0% oo 10% 15% 70%
Occupation ppc 2 Virginia
Construction and Extraction Occupations 38 1,537
‘Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 33 L771
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 22 3,536
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 22 732
Management Occupations 20 3,431
Production Occupations 18 1,275
Sales and Related Occupations 15 1,477
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 9 536
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6 945
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 5 1,626
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 5 146
Protective Service Occupations 4 285
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 4 652
Occupations
‘Community and Social Service Occupations 3 215
Legal Occupations 3 129
Healthcare Support Occupations 3 593
‘Computer and Mathematical Occupations 2 1,681
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 2 514
Personal Care and Service Occupations 2 373
Education, Training, and Library Occupations i 284
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 281
‘Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 648
Occupations:
Military Specific Occupations 64
Unknown Occupation Code
Virginia Employment Commission Page 18 of 45
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 19 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, March 2024.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 19 of 45
Unemployment Insurance Payments
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
Trends
PDC 2 Virginia
Weeks Paid Amount Paid Weeks Paid Amount Paid
2013 35,522 $10,202,664 1,999,039 $574,074,609
2014 27,722 $7,710,800 1,684,690 $490,522,709
2015 24,322 $7,182,648 1,198,476 $351,290,100
2016 26,628 $7,759,972 1,263,292 $379,622,081
2017 12,866 $3,468,254 1,114,650 $336,664,624
2018 12,735 $3,514,572 941,154 $286,468,017
2019 14,031 $4,210,681 867,371 $269,014,541
2020 69,481 $19,227,570 8,600,869 $2,279,487,650
2021 16,350 $4,531,121 1,601,885 $458,078,646
2022 4,640 $1,348,031 485,275 $154,636,752
2023 5,682 $1,753,370 685,711 $232,048,074
Virginia Employment Commission Page 20 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Unemployment Insurance Payments
Trends
$20,000,000
$10,000,000
$0
2013 © 2014-=« 20152016 +2017 2018 «2019-2020» 202120222023,
ppc 2
‘Weeks Paid ‘Amount Paid ‘Weeks Paid ‘Amount Paid
2013 35,522 $10,202,664 1,999,039 $574,074,609
2014 27,722 $7,710,800 1,684,690 $490,522,709
2015 24,322 $7,182,648 1,198,476 $351,290,100
2016 26,628 $7,759,972 1,263,292 $379,622,081
2017 12,866 $3,468,254 1,114,650 $336,664,624
2018 12,735 $3,514,572 941,154 $286,468,017
2019 14,031 $4,210,681 867,371 $269,014,541
2020 69,481 $19,227,570 8,600,869 $2,279,487,650
2021 16,350 $4,531,121 1,601,885 $458,078, 646
2022 4,640 $1,348,031 485,275 $154,636,752
2023 5,682 $1,753,370 685,711 $232,048,074
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 20 of 45
Unemployment Insurance Payments
Source: Virginia Employment Commission,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
Past 12 Months
PDC 2 Virginia
Weeks Paid Amount Paid Weeks Paid Amount Paid
Mar. 2023 533 $167,444 61,542 $20,646,823
Apr. 2023 449 $128,150 56,836 $19,081,667
May  2023 442 $134,302 64,563 $21,838,585
Jun. 2023 421 $127,831 56,308 $18,927,285
Jul. 2023 643 $192,361 63,226 $21,257,279
Aug. 2023 521 $156,448 56,582 $19,175,066
Sep. 2023 394 $129,731 52,352 $17,974,537
Oct. 2023 433 $138,920 62,861 $21,665,920
Nov. 2023 345 $113,561 51,360 $17,778,763
Dec. 2023 450 $143,516 53,438 $18,388,408
Jan. 2024 767 $244,397 70,590 $24,188,826
Feb. 2024 698 $225,526 62,778 $21,583,220
Mar. 2024 682 $220,739 66,855 $22,896,885
Virginia Employment Commission Page 21 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Unemployment Insurance Payments
Past 12 Months
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
Mar. Apr. = May-Jun, Jul, Aug, © Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. dan. Feb, Mar,
2023 2023 2023-«2023-«2023-«2023«2023’:«2023«2023-«2023:«2024-—«-2024 «2024
Mar. 2023 533, $167,444 61,542 $20,646,823
Apr. 2023 449 $128,150 56,836 $19,081,667
May 2023 442 $134,302 64,563 $21,838,585
Jun. 2023 42a $127,831 56,308 $18,927,285
Bul. 2023 643, $192,361 63,226 $21,257,279
‘Aug. 2023 521 $156,448 56,582 $19,175,066
Sep. 2023 394 $129,731 52,352 $17,974,537
(Oct, 2023 433 $138,920 62,861 $21,665,920
Nov. 2023 345, $113,561 51,360 $17,778,763
Dec. 2023 450 $143,516 53,438 $18,388,408
Jan. 2024 767 $244,397 70,590 $24,188,826
Feb. 2024 698 $225,526 62,778 $21,583,220
Mar. 2024 682 $220,739 66,855 $22,896,885
Source: Virginia Employment Commission,
Unemployment Insurance Program.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 21 of 45
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.
PDC 2 Virginia
0 to 4 employees 1,457 198,997
5 to 9 employees 443 40,693
10 to 19 employees 277 29,857
20 to 49 employees 173 22,309
50 to 99 employees 60 7,736
100 to 249 employees 33 3,903
250 to 499 employees *** 1,077
500 to 999 employees *** 379
1000 and over employees 0 259
2,459 305,210
PDC 2 Virginia
0 to 4 employees 2,155 260,420
5 to 9 employees 2,972 270,208
10 to 19 employees 3,775 406,528
20 to 49 employees 5,311 673,652
50 to 99 employees 4,106 532,668
100 to 249 employees 4,590 578,453
250 to 499 employees *** 367,301
500 to 999 employees *** 260,249
1000 and over employees 0 704,189
29,734 4,053,668
Virginia Employment Commission Page 22 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Employers by Size of Establishment
ppc 2
0 to 4 employees 1,457
5 to 9 employees 443
10 to 19 employees 277
20 to 49 employees 173,
'50 to 99 employees 60
100 to 249 employees: 33
250 to 499 employees ee
‘500 to 999 employees ee
11000 and over employees O
2,459 ‘305,210
Employment by Size of Establishment
ppc 2
0 to 4 employees 2,155 260,420
5 to 9 employees 2,972 270,208
10 to 19 employees 3,775 406,528
20 to 49 employees 5,311 673,652
'50 to 99 employees 4,106 532,668
100 to 249 employees: 4,590 578,453
250 to 499 employees ae 367,301
‘500 to 999 employees om 260,249
11000 and over employees oO 704,189
29,734 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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 22 of 45
50 Largest Employers


Wal Mart


Tazewell County School Board


Russell County School Board


Buchanan Minerals LLC


Paramont Coal Company


Buchanan County School Board


Food City


Dickenson County School Board


Clinch Valley Community Hospital


Heritage Hall


Cumberland Mountain Community Services


Mcdonalds Of Gate City


Pocahontas State Correctional


Keen Mountain Correctional Institute


Rapoca Energy Company


Southwest Virginia Community College


Samuel Son  Co Usa Inc


Bluefield College


Lowes’ Home Centers, Inc.


Tazewell County Virginia


Appalachian Agency for Seniors


CGI Federal Inc


County of Russell


Buchanan General Hospital


County of Buchanan


Shore Stop Store


First Community Bank


Jennmar Corporation of Virginia


Virginia Employment Commission


Lebanon Apparel Corporation


Town of Bluefield


Clintwood Jod LLC


Postal Service


Tazewell Community Hospital


Mountain States Health Al


Hardee’s


Cingular Wireless Employe


Dolgencorp LLC


Wendbtw LLC


Sw Virginia Regional Jail Auth


Food Lion


Gazelle University


VDOT


American Plus


Clinch Valley Community Action


County of Dickenson


Jewell Coke Company


Noah Horn Well Drilling


New Peoples Bank


Aramark Services


Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
you can search over 300,000 employer listings on our
website provided by Infogroup? This easy-to-use
feature lets you search for employers by keyword,
industry, sales volume, size range, and more!
For this data and more, visit us on the web at:
www.VirginiaLMI.com
Did you know…
Virginia Employment Commission Page 23 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
http://www.virginialmi.com/
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
50 Largest Employers


Wal Mart 26. Shore Stop Store


Tazewell County School Board 27. First Community Bank


Russell County School Board 28. Jennmar Corporation of Virginia
4, Buchanan Minerals LLC 29. Virginia Employment Commission


Paramont Coal Company 30. Lebanon Apparel Corporation


Buchanan County School Board 31. Town of Bluefield


Food City 32. Clintwood Jod LLC


Dickenson County School Board 33. Postal Service


Clinch Valley Community Hospital 34. Tazewell Community Hospital


Heritage Hall 35. Mountain States Health Al


Cumberland Mountain Community Services 36. Hardee’s


Mcdonalds Of Gate City 37. Cingular Wireless Employe


Pocahontas State Correctional 38. Dolgencorp LLC


Keen Mountain Correctional Institute 39. Wendbtw LLC


Rapoca Energy Company 40. Sw Virginia Regional Jail Auth


Southwest Virginia Community College 41, Food Lion


Samuel Son Co Usa Inc 42. Gazelle University


Bluefield College 43. voOT


Lowes’ Home Centers, Inc. 44, American Plus


Tazewell County Virginia 45. Clinch Valley Community Action


Appalachian Agency for Seniors 46. County of Dickenson


CGI Federal Inc 47. Jewell Coke Company


County of Russell 48. Noah Horn Well Drilling


Buchanan General Hospital 49. New Peoples Bank


County of Buchanan. 50. Aramark Services


Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023.
Did you know…
you can search over 300,000 employer listings on our
website provided by Infogroup? This easy-to-use
feature lets you search for employers by keyword, infogrou;
industry, sales volume, size range, and more! Gnfogroup
For this data and more, visit us on the web a
irginiaLMI.com
Virginia Employment Commission Page 23 of 45
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: 29,734
Virginia Employment Commission Page 24 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Employment by Industry
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Ol and Gas Extraction
Utilities
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 cover
Unclassified [124
fe
2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000
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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 24 of 45
New Startup Firms
PDC 2 Virginia
2nd Qtr. 2020 19 3,279
3rd Qtr. 2020 14 4,309
4th Qtr. 2020 12 4,433
1st Qtr. 2021 24 5,190
2nd Qtr. 2021 16 4,843
3rd Qtr. 2021 17 4,948
4th Qtr. 2021 18 3,960
1st Qtr. 2022 18 5,291
2nd Qtr. 2022 30 4,993
3rd Qtr. 2022 13 4,839
4th Qtr. 2022 24 4,162
1st Qtr. 2023 23 5,308
2nd Qtr. 2023 20 4,204
3rd Qtr. 2023 23 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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 25 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
New Startup Firms
40
20
°
2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. ath Qtr Ast Qtr Ind Qtr 3rd. Qtr. ath Qtr. Ist Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr Ath Qtr Ast Qtr 2nd Qtr, 3rd Qtr
2020 2020 ©2020-2021. 2021.«-2021’«2021/« «2022» 2022-—«-2022’«« 2022» 2023. «2023-2023
ppc 2
2nd Qtr. 2020 19 3,279
‘3rd Qtr. 2020 14 4,309
‘th Qtr. 2020 12 4,433
Ast Qtr. 2023. 24 5,190
2nd Qtr. 2023. 16 4,843
‘3rd Qtr. 2021, 17 4,948
th Qtr. 2021. 18 3,960
Ast Qtr. 2022 18 5,291
2nd Qtr. 2022 30 4,993
3rd Qtr, 2022 13 4,839
th Qtr. 2022 24 4,162
Ast Qtr. 2023 23 5,308
2nd Qtr. 2023 20 4,204
3rd Qtr, 2023 23 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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 25 of 45
New Hires by Industry
Data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023, all ownerships.
Total: 573,628
Virginia Employment Commission Page 26 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Economic Profile
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
ats, Entertainment, and Recreation
‘Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Public Administration
fos
[53
fuse
(0B 242
Bs
erie
[iss
a
654
20,000
40,000
000
80,000
100,000
Total: 573,628
Data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023, all ownerships.
120,000
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 26 of 45
Turnover by Industry
Data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 1st Quarter (January, February, March) 2023, all ownerships.
Average: 8.9%
Virginia Employment Commission Page 27 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Turnover by Industry
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
uit
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
‘Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
| Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, nd Technical Servi
Management of Companies and Enterprises
‘Administrative and Support and Waste Manageme
Educational Services
Health c:
snd Social Assistance
‘Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
‘Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (except Public Administration)
iwi
Public Administration
2
Fs
10%
2
2
Average: 8.9%
Data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 1st Quarter (January, February, March) 2023, all ownerships.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 27 of 45
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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 28 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Average Weekly Wage by Industry
Total, All Industries
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
uit
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
i
‘Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Government Total
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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 28 of 45
Age of Workers by Industry
14—18 19—21 22—24 25—34 35—44 45—54 55—64 65+
Total, All Industries 95,232 160,163 207,631 807,401 828,469 767,810 663,675 291,391
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and
Hunting
357 538 629 2,260 2,315 2,262 2,241 1,692
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas
Extraction
19 138 244 1,014 1,202 1,285 1,096 396
Utilities 44 278 591 3,930 4,681 4,104 3,787 938
Construction 1,701 8,051 11,517 44,835 48,756 45,964 40,810 17,537
Manufacturing 1,605 6,835 10,654 48,289 51,096 52,903 54,130 16,478
Wholesale Trade 475 2,147 4,030 22,622 26,061 26,163 23,292 8,509
Retail Trade 22,616 38,952 31,731 79,032 69,358 62,128 61,500 34,517
Transportation and Warehousing 1,154 7,087 9,516 34,341 32,697 30,578 27,545 9,848
Information 813 1,179 3,058 17,601 18,714 18,048 12,675 4,191
Finance and Insurance 203 1,153 5,048 31,880 37,868 33,899 25,149 7,378
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 499 1,253 2,695 12,329 13,197 11,846 11,007 5,413
Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Servi
1,546 5,281 20,953 113,914 115,429 100,719 79,303 31,053
Management of Companies and
Enterprises
799 1,745 3,853 20,432 22,428 19,883 16,705 5,386
Administrative and Support and Waste
Manageme
1,732 8,543 14,752 62,567 58,580 50,514 41,084 21,391
Educational Services 3,107 7,010 13,574 62,507 82,657 90,347 77,867 35,894
Health Care and Social Assistance 4,008 14,900 27,384 115,561 118,336 105,065 89,625 38,469
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 6,892 6,195 5,760 14,506 11,975 10,443 9,141 5,847
Accommodation and Food Services 43,607 40,728 29,338 67,106 56,065 43,820 34,423 21,774
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
3,101 5,996 7,518 27,352 27,162 26,570 24,288 13,120
Public Administration 953 2,155 4,788 25,326 29,892 31,267 28,008 11,561
Data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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?
Virginia Employment Commission Page 29 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
http://lehd.did.census.gov/led/
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Age of Workers by Industry
14-18 19-21 22-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-66 65+
Total Al industries 95,252 160/169 207,631 807/401 628469 767/910 663675 291,391
aateuS Forestry, Fishing and 357 538 629 2,260 2,315 2,262 2,241 1,692
fa
Mining, Quarrying, and GT and Ga = mo" toi aa 285 3,095 396
Serotin
Utiies ET SY
Construction 77016051517 44,695 48,756 45.568 40,910 17.837
aaa 1,605 6,835 10,658 48,269 51,096 52,903 54.130 16.478
Wholesale Trade a5 2,47 4030 72,622 26061 26,169 23,292 8.509
Reta Trade Wag16 38.952 5,751 79,092 69,356 62,128 61 50034517
Transporation and Warehousing 184 7,087 9/516 30,341 32,697 30,578 27.505 9,848
ieee G19 793,058 47.601 18714 18,000 12,675 491
Finance and Tauranee 203.153 5,008 31,890 37.868 33,999 25.109 7,378
a Ta SST 499 1.253 2,698 12,329 13,197 11,846 11,007 5.413
Prfsona, Scene ane Tetinesl 1586-5281 —*20983 T3918 115929 100718 79308 053
ca
Popo atoad 79743 BOARDS SBT 6 TOS ~SE
Enterprises
Raminsratve sn Suppor and Wase 1.732853 YS GDSGT—-SBSRO OBIT whUBH 7130
enauerne
Education! Senieas S107 7010S STA SO BDET SO BAT 77 RT SENDA
Heath Core and Soci Assistance 3,008” 14,800 27,388 115,561 118,336 105,065 69,605 36,469
‘ns, Entrainment, and Recreation” 6,992 6,195 5,760” 14,506” 11,975 10,443 9.a41 5,847
Accommodation and Food Services 43,607 40,728 29,338 67,106 56,065 43,820 34.423 21,774
Other Services (except Public 3,101 5,996 7,518 27,352 27,162 26,570 24,288 13,120
Administration)
Publ Administration 35) ASS 478 256 2982267 2B TL
ata is for Virginia. No data availble for Cumberond Plateau POC
Source: US. Census Bureau,
Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Program, 2nd Quarter (April, May, June) 2023, all ownerships.
What is LED?
Developed by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Local
Employment Dynamics (LED) program merges
Virginia’s Unemployment Compensation wage and
Read more about LED on the following website’ LED
ead more a :
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
htt
‘/\ehd.did.census.gov/led/
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 29 of 45
Industry Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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 4,018,590 4,420,741 402,151 10.01% .96%
Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family
Workers
259,373 258,445 -928 -.36% -.04%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 45,685 49,826 4,141 9.06% .87%
Mining 5,090 4,072 -1,018 -20% -2.21%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas
Extraction
5,090 4,072 -1,018 -20% -2.21%
Utilities 10,781 10,471 -310 -2.88% -.29%
Construction 201,137 221,463 20,326 10.11% .97%
Manufacturing 232,301 249,606 17,305 7.45% .72%
Wholesale Trade 105,574 110,598 5,024 4.76% .47%
Retail Trade 384,437 395,440 11,003 2.86% .28%
Transportation and Warehousing 131,395 157,525 26,130 19.89% 1.83%
Information 64,840 65,951 1,111 1.71% .17%
Finance and Insurance 142,062 150,317 8,255 5.81% .57%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53,574 54,003 429 .8% .08%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services
438,993 492,823 53,830 12.26% 1.16%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 79,982 92,710 12,728 15.91% 1.49%
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
233,114 264,731 31,617 13.56% 1.28%
Educational Services 342,068 382,470 40,402 11.81% 1.12%
Health Care and Social Assistance 449,327 518,445 69,118 15.38% 1.44%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 43,673 62,924 19,251 44.08% 3.72%
Accommodation and Food Services 278,544 337,247 58,703 21.07% 1.93%
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
121,622 135,507 13,885 11.42% 1.09%
Unclassified 395,018 406,167 11,149 2.82% .28%
Long Term (Period= 30)
Virginia Employment Commission Page 30 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Industry Employment and Projections
Long Term (Period= 30)
Employment Percent
Estimated Projected
2020 2030
Total, All Industries 4,018,590 4,420,741 402,151 10.01% 96%
Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family 259,373, 258,445 “928 36% 04%
Workers
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 45,685 49,826 9.06% 87%
Mining 5,090 4,072 -20% -2.21%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas 5,090 4,072 -20% -2.21%
Utilities 10,781 10,471 “310 “2.88% =29%
Construction 201,137 221,463, 20,326 10.11% 97%
Manufacturing 232,301 249,606 17,305 7.45% 2%
Wholesale Trade 105,574 110,598 5,024 4.76% 47%
Retail Trade 384,437 395,440 11,003 2.86% 28%
Transportation and Warehousing 131,395 157,525 26,130 19.89% 1.83%
Taformation 64,840 65,951 aiid 171% 17%
Finance and Insurance 142,062 150,317 8,255 5.81% 57%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53,574 54,003 429 8% 08%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical 438,993, 492,823, 53,830 12.26% 116%
Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises 79,982 92,710 12,728 15.91% 1.49%
‘Administrative and Support and Waste 233,114 264,731 31,617 13.56% 1.28%
Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services 342,068 382,470 40,402 11.81% 112%
Health Care and Social Assistance 449,327 518,445 69,118 15.38% 1.44%
‘Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 43,673 62,924 19,251 44.08% 372%
‘Accommodation and Food Services 278,544 337,247 58,703 21.07% 1.93%
‘Other Services (except Public 121,622 135,507 13,885 11.42% 1.09%
Administration)
Unclassified 395,018 406,167 11,149 2.82% 28%
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberiand Plateau PDC.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 30 of 45
Industry Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia Statewide. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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)
Virginia Employment Commission Page 31 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC 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 Cumberland Plateau POC.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Short Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2023-2025.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 31 of 45
Occupation Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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 4,018,590 4,420,741 10.01% 4,518,025 402,151 4,920,176
Management Occupations 231,001 254,857 10.33% 192,604 23,856 216,460
Business and Financial Operations
Occupations
326,329 359,786 10.25% 293,792 33,457 327,249
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 245,652 287,041 16.85% 186,935 41,389 228,324
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 79,253 84,736 6.92% 59,338 5,483 64,821
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 39,551 41,432 4.76% 35,670 1,881 37,551
Community and Social Service Occupations 60,605 68,774 13.48% 61,967 8,169 70,136
Legal Occupations 42,086 41,770 -.75% 30,570 -316 30,254
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 230,558 260,480 12.98% 214,635 29,922 244,557
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and
Media Occupations
59,006 63,772 8.08% 61,305 4,766 66,071
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Occupations
220,171 247,347 12.34% 129,203 27,176 156,379
Healthcare Support Occupations 145,105 176,131 21.38% 194,147 31,026 225,173
Protective Service Occupations 100,081 108,901 8.81% 116,751 8,820 125,571
Food Preparation and Serving Related
Occupations
277,827 334,150 20.27% 550,533 56,323 606,856
Building and Grounds Cleaning and
Maintenance Occupations
136,964 146,344 6.85% 183,224 9,380 192,604
Personal Care and Service Occupations 94,603 116,272 22.91% 149,460 21,669 171,129
Sales and Related Occupations 391,851 399,021 1.83% 517,245 7,170 524,415
Office and Administrative Support
Occupations
466,973 467,437 .1% 513,213 464 513,677
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 31,939 33,903 6.15% 51,084 1,964 53,048
Construction and Extraction Occupations 193,847 211,921 9.32% 199,276 18,074 217,350
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Occupations
158,114 172,750 9.26% 157,848 14,636 172,484
Production Occupations 172,512 183,516 6.38% 195,471 11,004 206,475
Transportation and Material Moving
Occupations
314,562 360,400 14.57% 423,754 45,838 469,592
Long Term (Period= 30)
Virginia Employment Commission Page 32 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Economic Profile
Occupation Employment and Projections
Long Term (Period=
Employment



Estimated Projected change Replace Grow otal
2020 2030 % Changs jents__ Growth Total
Total, All Occupations 4,018,590 4,420,741 10.01% 4,518,025 402,151 4,920,176
Management Occupations 231,001 254,857 ‘10.33% 192,604 23,856 216,460
Business and Financial Operations 326,329 359,786 10.25% 293,792 33,457—-327,249
Occupations
‘Computer and Mathematical Occupations 245,652 287,041 186,935 41,389 228,324
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 79,253 84,736 59,338 5,483 64,821
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 39,551 41,432 35,670 1,881__37,551
‘Community and Social Service Occupations 60,605__68,774 61,967 8,169 70,136
Legal Occupations 42,086__41,770 30,570 “316 30,254
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 230,558 260,480 214,635 29,922 244,557
‘arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and 59,006 63,772 61,305 4,766 66,071,
Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 220,171 247,347 —~—«12.34% 123,203. 27,176 «156,379
Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations 145,105 176,131_——21.38% 194147 31,026 225,173
Protective Service Occupations 100,081___108,901 8.81% 116,751 8,820 125,571
Food Preparation and Serving Related 277,827—-334,150 20.27% 550,533 56,323 606,856
Occupations
Building and Grounds Cleaning and 136,964 146,348 6.85% 183,224 9,380 192,608
Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations: 94,603 116,272 22.91% 149,460 21,669 (171,129
Sales and Related Occupations 391,851 399,021 1.83% 517,245 7,170 524,415
‘Office and Administrative Support 466,973 467,437 1% 513,213 464 —-513,677
Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 31,939 33,903 6.15% 51,084 1,964 53,048
Construction and Extraction Occupations 793,847 211,921 9.32% 199,276 18,074 217,350
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158,114 172,750 9.26% 157,848 «14,636 «172,484
Occupations
Production Occupations 172,512 183,516 6.38% 395,471 ‘14,004 206,475
‘Transportation and Material Moving 314,562 360,400 —*14.57% 423,754 45,838 469,592
Occupations
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau POC.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 32 of 45
Occupation Employment and Projections
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia Statewide. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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)
Virginia Employment Commission Page 33 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
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 Cumberland Plateau POC.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Short Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2023-2025.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 33 of 45
Growth Occupations
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections and OES wage data are for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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
Tire Builders 414 800 93.24% 592 386 978 $53,430
Motion Picture Projectionists 81 129 59.26% 220 48 268 $33,330
Nurse Practitioners 5,939 9,332 57.13% 3,988 3,393 7,381 $116,980
Extruding and Drawing Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic
1,253 1,896 51.32% 1,520 643 2,163 $41,050
Cooks, Restaurant 24,247 36,319 49.79% 43,741 12,072 55,813 $32,900
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 334 496 48.5% 475 162 637 $46,720
Cutting and Slicing Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders
1,476 2,173 47.22% 2,200 697 2,897 $40,390
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics
Instructors
10,614 15,553 46.53% 20,083 4,939 25,022 $41,520
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and
Gas
143 207 44.76% 206 64 270 $47,670
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and
Ticket Takers
2,616 3,660 39.91% 7,172 1,044 8,216 $29,830
Amusement and Recreation
Attendants
6,644 9,286 39.77% 16,696 2,642 19,338 $27,800
Occupational Therapy Assistants 952 1,311 37.71% 1,392 359 1,751 $69,410
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and
Buffing Machine Tool Setters,
Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic
898 1,234 37.42% 1,213 336 1,549 $41,160
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 8,160 11,165 36.83% 14,221 3,005 17,226 $30,550
Statisticians 1,276 1,744 36.68% 1,061 468 1,529 $98,930
Flight Attendants 3,003 4,087 36.1% 4,338 1,084 5,422 $51,580
Molding, Coremaking, and
Casting Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic
1,652 2,231 35.05% 1,945 579 2,524 $36,450
Orthotists and Prosthetists 268 359 33.96% 221 91 312 $72,590
Multiple Machine Tool Setters,
Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic
1,655 2,216 33.9% 1,939 561 2,500 $42,990
Animal Trainers 432 578 33.8% 600 146 746 $37,090
Virginia Employment Commission Page 34 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Growth Occupations
Employment Cpa
estimates rojectec eplace Bveregal
satire, Protea’, secnanse| Select crow Tota] “An
Tire Bullers M4800 93.20% 592386978 —$53,420
Motion Picture Projeconsts eas s9.26% 2088893,
Nurse Practlonrs 339 93s 57.43% 398833837381 ~4116,960
txtrudng and Drawing Machine ——1,259~—~—~*,886 132m 1,520 ——«a3 263 —=4 050
Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic
Cooks, Restaurant 24,247 36,319 49.79% 43,741 12,072 55,813 $32,900
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 334 496 48.5% 475 162 67, $46,720
Cutting and Slicing Machine 1,476 2473 «47.22% 2,200 697 2,897 $40,390
Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics 10,614 15,553 46.53% 20,083 4,939 25,022 $41,520
Instructors
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and 143 207 44.76% 206 64 270 $47,670
Gas
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and 2,616 3,660 39.91% 7AI2 1,044 8,216 $29,830
Ticket Takers,
‘Amusement and Recreation 6,644 9,286 39.7% 16,696 2,642 19,338 $27,800
Attendants
‘Occupational Therapy Assistants 952 13i1 37.71% 1,392 359 1,751 $69,410
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and 898 1,234 37.42% 1,213 336 1,549 $41,160
Buffing Machine Too! Setters,
Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 8,160 11165 36.83% 14,221 3,005 17,226 $30,550
‘Statisticians 1,276 1,744 36.68% 1,061 468 4,529 $98,930
Flight Attendants 3,003 4,087 36.1% 4,338 1,084 5/422 $51,580
Molding, Coremaking, and 1,652 2,231 35.05% 1,945 579 2,524 $36,450
Casting Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic
Orthotists and Prosthetists 268 359 33.96% 221 1 312 $72,590
Multiple Machine Too! Setters, 1,655 2,216 33.9% 1,939 561 2,500 $42,990
Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic
‘Animal Trainers 432 578 33.8% 600 146 746 $37,090
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections and OES wage data are for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau POC.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030
‘Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey, 2022.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 34 of 45
Declining Occupations
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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
Word Processors and Typists 352 222 -36.93% 327 -130 197
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators 108 70 -35.19% 83 -38 45
Parking Enforcement Workers 262 177 -32.44% 219 -85 134
Legal Secretaries 2,386 1,633 -31.56% 2,144 -753 1,391
Desktop Publishers 225 171 -24% 219 -54 165
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 227 177 -22.03% 243 -50 193
Print Binding and Finishing Workers 1,089 854 -21.58% 1,086 -235 851
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street
Vendors, and Related Workers
804 634 -21.14% 913 -170 743
Order Clerks 2,553 2,037 -20.21% 2,416 -516 1,900
Radio and Television Announcers 485 388 -20% 407 -97 310
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering
Service
1,067 856 -19.78% 1,059 -211 848
Data Entry Keyers 2,722 2,201 -19.14% 2,655 -521 2,134
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic
304 247 -18.75% 266 -57 209
Cooks, Private Household 481 392 -18.5% 631 -89 542
Watch Repairers 137 112 -18.25% 129 -25 104
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 391 321 -17.9% 416 -70 346
Executive Secretaries and Executive
Administrative Assistants
11,181 9,209 -17.64% 10,880 -1,972 8,908
Broadcast Technicians 695 573 -17.55% 629 -122 507
Prepress Technicians and Workers 665 563 -15.34% 821 -102 719
Telemarketers 4,662 3,959 -15.08% 6,393 -703 5,690
Virginia Employment Commission Page 35 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Declining Occupations
Estimated Projected
2020 2030
Replace
% Change Growth Total
Word Processors and Typists 352 222 -36.93% 327 =130 197
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators 108 70 -35.19% 33 “38 45
Parking Enforcement Workers 262 177 -32.44% 219 “85 134
Legal Secretaries 2,386 1,633 “31.56% 2,144 “753, 1,391
Desktop Publishers 225 71 =24% 219 “54 165
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 227 177 -22.03% 243 “50 193
Print Binding and Finishing Workers 1,089 854 -21.58% 1,086 “235 ‘851
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street ‘804 634——-21.14% 913 “170 743
Vendors, and Related Workers,
‘Order Clerks 2,553 2,037 -20.21% 2,416 “516 1,900
Radio and Television Announcers 485 388 =20% 407 “97 310
‘Switchboard Operators, Including Answering 1,067 856 19.78% 1,059 “21 848
Service
Data Entry Keyers 2,722 2,201 -19.14% 2,655 “521 2,134
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and 304 247 -18.75% 266 “57 209
Tenders, Metal and Plast!
‘Cooks, Private Household 481 392 -18.5% 631 “89 542
Watch Repairers 37 112 -18.25% 129) “25 104
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 391 321__-17.9% 416 “70 346
Executive Secretaries and Executive 11,181 9,209 -17.64% 10,880 -1,972 8,908
Administrative Assistants
Broadcast Technicians 695, 573 -17.55% 629) 7122 507
Prepress Technicians and Workers 665, 563 -15.34% ‘e2t “102 719
Telemarketers 4,662 3,959 -15.08% 6,393 -703 5,690
Note: Asterisks (***) indicate non-disclosable data.
Projections data is for Virginia. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Economic Information & Analytics,
Long Term Industry and Occupational Projections, 2020-2030.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 35 of 45
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Note: CPI data is for the United States only. No data available for Cumberland Plateau PDC.
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
Virginia Employment Commission Page 36 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC 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 Cumberland Plateau POC.
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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 36 of 45
Local Option Sales Tax
PDC 2 Virginia
2008 $10,346,676 $1,032,815,078
2009 $10,165,322 $979,594,664
2010 $10,061,723 $992,820,512
2011 $10,730,156 $1,035,981,229
2012 $11,063,849 $1,080,663,042
2013 $10,499,667 $1,093,292,668
2014 $10,447,230 $1,131,194,860
2015 $10,758,892 $1,179,611,271
2016 $10,135,363 $1,202,257,995
2017 $10,187,838 $1,232,981,515
2018 $10,521,818 $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
Virginia Employment Commission Page 37 of 45
Economic ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Economic Profile
Local Option Sales Tax
Trends
$11,500,000
$11,000,000
$10,500,000
$10,000,000
2008 ©2009-2010» 2011-2012» 2013.«S «2014 «S 2015-2016 = «20172018
ppc 2 rai
2008 $10,346,676 $1,032,815,078
2009 $10,165,322 $979,594,664
2010 $10,061,723 $992,820,512
2012 $10,730,156 $1,035,981,229
2012 $11,063,849 $1,080,663,042
2013 $10,499,667 $1,093,292, 668
2014 $10,447,230 $1,131,194,860
2015 $10,758,892 $1,179,611,271
2016 $10,135,363 $1,202,257,995
2017 $10,187,838 $1,232,981,515
2018 $10,521,818 $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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 37 of 45
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
PDC 2 Virginia
Dec. 2017 $1,002,980 $123,193,863
Jan. 2018 $800,305 $90,794,207
Feb. 2018 $766,929 $90,576,093
Mar. 2018 $886,412 $107,834,402
Apr. 2018 $829,258 $102,372,977
May  2018 $980,079 $110,211,496
Jun. 2018 $973,414 $112,529,037
Jul. 2018 $852,465 $107,211,401
Aug. 2018 $871,795 $109,428,585
Sep. 2018 $830,542 $105,468,340
Oct. 2018 $840,194 $107,742,243
Nov. 2018 $912,017 $112,348,128
Dec. 2018 $978,408 $125,505,352
Virginia Employment Commission Page 38 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Education Profile
$1,100,000
$1,000,000
$900,000
$800,000
$700,000
Dec. Jan.
20172018
Local Option Sales Tax
Feb. Mar. Apr.
2018 20182018
Past 12 Months
May Jun.
2018 2018,
Aug. Sep.
2018 2018,
Dec. 2017 $1,002,980 $123,193,863
Jan. 2018 $800,305 $90,794,207
Feb. 2018 $766,929 $90,576,093
Mar. 2018 $886,412 $107,834,402
Apr. 2018 $829,258 $102,372,977
May 2018 $980,079 $10,211,496
Jun. 2018 $973,414 $12,529,037
Jul. 2018 $852,465 $107,211,401
‘Aug. 2018 $871,795 $109,428, 585
Sep. 2018 $830,542 $105,468,340
Oct. 2018 $840,194 $107,742,243
Nov. 2018. $912,017 $12,348,128
Dec. 2018 $978,408 $125,505,352
Oct. Nov. Dec.
2018 20182018
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.
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 38 of 45
IV. Education Profile
The Education Profile for Cumberland Plateau PDC
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.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 39 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Education Profile
Overview
The Education Profile for Cumberland Plateau PDC
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.
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 39 of 45
Educational Attainment
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
(Population 18 years and over)
PDC 2 Virginia United States
8th Grade or Less 10,149 275,329 12,639,425
Some High School 10,418 464,075 20,093,117
High School Grad/GED 32,237 1,633,105 68,044,371
Some College 19,168 1,457,887 57,431,237
Associate’s Degree 7,225 440,219 18,586,866
Bachelor’s Degree 6,659 1,258,661 42,027,629
Graduate or Professional Degree 3,590 862,686 24,008,551
89,446 6,391,962 242,831,196
Virginia Employment Commission Page 40 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC 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%
PoC 2 Virginia United States
United State:
8th Grade or Less 10,149 275,329 12,639,425
‘Some High School 10,418 464,075 20,093,117
High School Grad/GED_ 32,237, 1,633,105 68,044,371
‘Some College 19,168 1,457,887 57,431,237
Associate’s Degree 7,225 440,219 18,586,866
Bachelor’s Degree 6,659, 1,258,661, 42,027,629
Graduate or Professional Degree 3,590 862,686 24,008,551
89,446 6,391,962 242,831,196
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
‘American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 40 of 45
Educational Attainment by Age
18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 64 65+ Total
8th Grade or Less 80 215 465 3,190 6,199 10,149
Some High School 1,067 955 1,093 4,133 3,170 10,418
High School Grad/GED 3,455 5,237 5,299 12,271 5,975 32,237
Some College 3,016 3,137 3,344 6,969 2,702 19,168
Associate’s Degree 634 1,340 1,549 2,853 849 7,225
Bachelor’s Degree 423 1,403 1,320 2,600 913 6,659
Graduate or Professional Degree 47 657 750 1,557 579 3,590
8,722 12,944 13,820 33,573 20,387 89,446
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 41 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Education Profile
Educational Attainment by Age
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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.
188024 25 to 34 35 to 44 65 years
years years and over
18-24 35-44 45-64 65+ Total
8th Grade or Less 80 465 3,190 6,199 10,149
‘Some High School 1,067 1,093 4133, 3,170 10,418
High School Grad/GED. 3,455 5,299 12,271 5,975 32,237
‘Some College 3,016 3,344 6,969, 2,702 19,168
Associate’s Degree 634 1,549 2,853 849 7,225
Bachelor’s Degree 423 1,320 2,600 913 6,659
Graduate or Professional Degree 47 750 1,557 579 3,590
8,722 13,820 33,573 20,387 89,446
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 41 of 45
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 5,681 4,468 10,149
Some High School 5,483 4,935 10,418
High School Grad/GED 17,389 14,848 32,237
Some College 8,967 10,201 19,168
Associate’s Degree 2,485 4,740 7,225
Bachelor’s Degree 2,776 3,883 6,659
Graduate or Professional Degree 1,610 1,980 3,590
44,391 45,055 89,446
Virginia Employment Commission Page 42 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC 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 5,681 4,468 10,149
‘Some High School 5,483 4,935 10,418
High School Grad/GED 17,389 14,848 32,237
‘Some College 8,967 10,201 19,168
Associate’s Degree 2,485 4,740 7,225
Bachelor’s Degree 2,776 3,883 6,659
Graduate or Professional Degree 1,610 1,980 3,590
44,391. 45,055 89,446
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
‘American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 42 of 45
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 18,871 28,028 21,774 9,298 77,971
Black or African American 302 544 678 188 1,712
American Indian or Alaska Native 34 7 31 0 72
Asian 49 37 24 137 247
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0
Other 63 75 31 12 181
Multiple Races 101 91 205 144 541
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 141 121 164 91 517
19,561 28,903 22,907 9,870 81,241
(Population 25 years and over)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
Virginia Employment Commission Page 43 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
Cumberland Plateau PDC Education Profile
Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity
(Population 25 years and over)
100%
80%
60%
Mill Bachelor’s degree or higher
mmm Some college or associate’s
40% degree
High school graduate, GED,
BM or alternative
(Mim Less than high school diploma
20%
0%
Lessthan high graq, GED, or orsszociate’s degree or
ERS OSS eS
Race
white Tea 28928 7a 3877874
Black or Aeon American 302 3a 78 188 a7iz
America naan or Alaska Watve 3 7 3 a 72
Asian ® 7 2 37 247
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander oO oO 0 0 o
other 5 3 2 71
vultpe Rases Tot 3 25 ia 541
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 141 121 164 1 517
ies61 28903 22,907 9870 8,241
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2011-2015.
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 43 of 45
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 116 70 261 255 113
2007 173 55 229 275 105
2008 248 61 222 277 67
2009 149 71 290 286 59
2010 237 234 372 205 172
2011 143 216 303 20 235 157
2012 196 213 371 3 210 156
2013 151 138 295 197 163
2016 183 218 314 3 251 46 108
Source: U.S. Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
Cumberland Plateau PDC
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
Note: This table only reflects degrees completed from institutions within Cumberland Plateau PDC
you can search over 2,300 school listings online
provided by the U.S. Department of Education?
For this data and more, visit us on the web at:
www.VirginiaLMI.com
Did you know…
Virginia Employment Commission Page 44 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
http://www.virginialmi.com/
Cumberland Plateau PDC Education Profile
Graduate Data Trends
‘Cumberland Plateau PDC
Cert.
MA _Post-MA
2006 116 70 261 255 113
2007 173 35 229 275 105
2008 248 61 222 277 67
2009 149 7 290 286 59
2010 237 234 372 205 172
2011 143 216 303 20 235, 157
2012 196 213, 371 3 210 156
2013 151 138 295 197 163
2016 183 218 314 3 251 46 108
Note: This table only reflects degrees completed from institutions within Cumberland Plateau PDC
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).
Did you know…
you can search over 2,300 school listings online Xt OF Ey
provided by the U.S. Department of Education?
&
For this data and more, visit us on the web at: FE
www.VirginiaLMI.com &S
Virginia Employment Commission Page 44 of 45)
Training Providers
Source: U.S. Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences (IES), 2016.
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
Bluefield College
3000 College Avenue
Bluefield, VA 24605
Phone:  (276) 326-3682
http://www.bluefield.edu
Number of 2016 graduates:  258
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
Virginia Employment Commission Page 45 of 45
Education ProfileCumberland Plateau PDC
http://sw.edu/
http://www.bluefield.edu/
http://www.asl.edu/
Cumberland Plateau PDC
Education Profile
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
Bluefield College
3000 College Avenue
Bluefield, VA 24605
Phone: (276) 326-3682
http://www.bluefield.edu
Number of 2016 graduates: 258
‘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.
Training Providers
Virginia Employment Commission
Page 45 of 45
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