Workforce
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 | 9,700 |
Unemployed | 1,094 |
Average Unemployment Rate | 11.30% |
Manufacturing | 1,067 |
Services | 2,785 |
Government | 1,018 |
Agriculture | 190 |
All Other | 749 |
Number of High School Graduates | 216 |
Average Number Entering Labor Force | 12 |
Average Number Entering Military Service | 16 |
Wage Scale | |
Unskilled | $7.25-$8.73 |
Semi-Skilled | $7.25-$15.93 |
Skilled | $7.25-$32.90 |
Service | $7.25-$10.36 |
Hertford County Labor Statistics
Get the latest statistics from the North Carolina Department of Commerce - LEAD.
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.