With a labor force that numbers over 11,000 people we have the diversity to
meet the needs of any business; and we have the resources to adapt to new
technology.

Our talented, hard working human resources attract businesses to Hertford
County, allowing companies to experience that Hertford County is a
profitable place to do business.


Labor Analysis

Labor Availability
Radius of Labor Drawing Area 25 Miles
Civilian Labor Force 9,970
Unemployed 570
Average Unemployment Rate 5.7%
Manufacturing 1,834
Services 1,740
Government 1,566
Agriculture 116
All Other 2,867
Number of High School Graduates 216
Average Number Entering Labor Force 12
Average Number Entering Military Service 16
Wage Scale
Unskilled $5.15-$5.50
Semi-Skilled $5.15-$10.50
Skilled $6.50-$17.05
Service $5.15-$9.90


 

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Hertford County Labor Statistics

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Employment and Wages by Industry

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Employment Services

Workforce Development programs are available to employers and job seekers through Region Q Workforce Investment Consortium.   

 

 

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