 Union County Workforce
Union County's available workforce in
2009 was estimated at 92,443. Employment data is as follows:
• Civilian Employed 67.4%
• Civilian Unemployed 3.0%
• In Armed Forces 0.0%
• Not in Labor Force 29.6%
Workforce Education |
| Level** |
Total |
% |
| Less than High School |
21,741 |
17% |
| High School Graduate |
40,924 |
32% |
| Some College |
25,577 |
20% |
| Associates Degree |
10,231 |
8% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
21,741 |
17% |
| Master's Degree |
7,673 |
6% |
*Source: ESRI 2009
**Refers to highest level of education completed in total
population, age 25+. |
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Largest Employers |
| Tyson Foods Inc. |
| ATI Allvac |
| Tyco/Scott Health and Safety |
| Charlotte Pipe and Foundry |
| Norton Door |
| *Source:
Charlotte USA regional counties |
Employment
by Industry |
| Industry |
Emp. |
% Emp. |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining |
964 |
1.2% |
| Construction |
9,960 |
12.4% |
| Manufacturing |
9,558 |
11.9% |
| Transportation, Utilities |
3,454 |
4.3% |
| Information |
1,847 |
2.3% |
| Wholesale Trade |
4,096 |
5.1% |
| Retail Trade |
10,441 |
13.0% |
| Fire |
6,426 |
8.0% |
| Services |
31,083 |
38.7% |
| Public Administration |
2,490 |
3.1% |
| *Source: ESRI 2009 |
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