Washington County is the hub of the regional economy and draws its workforce from counties within the Maryland/Pennsylvania/West Virginia tri-state region. With a combined labor force of 400,000 highly skilled and educated workers, this is an incredible opportunity for incoming businesses and those looking to expand.
| Year | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.20% |
| 2001 | 4.10% |
| 2002 | 4.50% |
| 2003 | 4.40% |
| 2004 | 4.60% |
| 2005 | 4.40% |
| 2006 | 4.40% |
| 2007 | 4.50% |
| 2008 | 5.80% |
| 2009 | 9.70% |
| 2010 | 9.60% |
| 2011 | 8.80% |
| 2012 | 8.06% |
| 2013 | 7.5% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 4.9% |
| State/County | Population* | Labor Force | Employed | UE | UE Rate | No. of Commuters into W. County** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Maryland | 6,016,447 | 3,230,814 | 3,098,784 | 132,030 | 4.1% | |
| United States | 323,127,513 | 160,145,000 | 153,168,000 | 6,977,000 | 4.4% | |
| Maryland | ||||||
| Washington County | 150,292 | 78,208 | 74,687 | 3,521 | 4.5% | 21,987*** |
| Allegany County | 72,130 | 32,556 | 30,663 | 1,893 | 5.8% | 588 |
| Frederick County | 247,591 | 133,260 | 12,296 | 4,964 | 3.7% | 1,968 |
| Pennsylvania | ||||||
| Franklin County | 153,851 | 77,300 | 73,800 | 3,500 | 4.6% | 9,284 |
| Fulton County | 14,640 | 7,200 | 6,800 | 400 | 5.1% | 1,142 |
| West Virginia | ||||||
| Berkeley County | 113,525 | 56,340 | 54,290 | 2,050 | 3.6% | 5,290 |
| Jefferson County | 56,368 | 30,190 | 29,230 | 960 | 3.2% | 442 |
| Morgan County | 17,632 | 7,920 | 7,600 | 310 | 4.0% | 882 |
| Total Regional Workforce | 826,029 | 422,974 | 405,366 | 17,598 | 19,596 |
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