Economic Environment
Barrow County boasts a diverse economy, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, it's one of the nation's fastest growing counties. Barrow's modern economy is comprised of industries such as agribusiness, distribution & logistics, manufacturing and more.
Quick Facts - 2008
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| Top Ten Employers |
| Barrow County School System |
2183 |
Education |
| Harrison Poultry |
876 |
Poultry |
| Barrow County Commission |
550 |
Government |
| Chateau Elan Resort & Winery |
550 |
Tourism |
| Anderson Merchandisers |
500 |
Distribution |
| WalMart SuperCenter |
480 |
Retail |
| Total Logistics Control |
450 |
Distribution/Repackaging |
| Barrow Regional Medical Center |
300 |
Healthcare |
| Chico's |
282 |
Distribution/Call Ctr |
| Johns Manville |
250 |
Fiberglass Insulation |
| Population |
| 2007 Estimate |
67,139 |
| 2015 Projected |
84,663 |
| Barrow Area -2007 Est |
1,311,522 |
| Barrow Area - 2015 Projection |
1,671,359 |
Labor Force |
| Labor Force |
33,040 |
| Employment |
31,675 |
Unemployment Rate - 4.1% |
| Draw Area Labor Force |
694,042 |
| Draw Area Availability |
26,554 |
| Avg. Manufacturing Weekly Wage |
$774 |
| Avg. Non-manufacturing Weekly Wage |
$511 |
| Union workers |
2.1% |
| Union companies |
5.5% |
Taxes |
| Effective Property Tax (Fair Market Value) |
$11.34/$1000 |
| Millage Rate |
28.086 |
| Local Sales Tax |
3% |
| State Sales Tax |
4% |
| Freeport Tax Exemption |
100% |
| GA Job Tax Credit |
15 jobs/$1750 |
New Industry Expansion | Jobs |
| Petco (Distribution) |
220/New (2008) |
| Price Industries (Manuf) |
75/New ( 2008) |
| Boise Cascade (Distribution) |
50/New (2007) |
| Riverside Steel (Fabrication) |
20/New (2007) |
| Chico's Call Center (DC & Call Ctr) |
50/Exp (2006) |
| Anderson Merchandising (Distr/Pkg) |
60/Exp (2006) |
| Home Depot (Retail) |
100/New (2006) |
