Workforce Profile
Sullivan County Labor Shed
The Sullivan County Labor Shed consists of 8 counties in Eastern Tennessee and Western Virginia and has a population of 1,015,763 people. The 8 counties which comprise the labor shed are:
- Sullivan County, TN
- Washington County, TN
- Hawkins County, TN
- Carter County, TN
- Greene County, TN
- Knox County, TN
- Scott County, VA
- Washington County, VA
# of People who Commute to Sullivan County for Work
| Counties in Labor Shed | # of people |
| Sullivan County, TN | 31,236 |
| Washington County, TN | 7,837 |
| Hawkins County, TN | 5,350 |
| Washington County, VA | 2,776 |
| Carter County, TN | 2,585 |
| Scott County, VA | 2,151 |
| Greene County, TN | 1,561 |
| Knox County, TN | 922 |
Employment by Occupation/Sector
Labor Shed Demographics
| Age |
Sullivan County Labor Shed |
|
| Age Group | 2014 Population | % of Population |
| Under 5 years | 54,742 | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 57,899 | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 59,937 | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 66,352 | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 75,655 | 7.4% |
| 25 to 29 years | 62,275 | 6.1% |
| 30 to 34 years | 62,444 | 6.1% |
| 35 to 39 years | 59,687 | 5.9% |
| 40 to 44 years | 65,350 | 6.4% |
| 45 to 49 years | 69,652 | 6.9% |
| 50 to 54 years | 71,751 | 7.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 71,575 | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 66,589 | 6.6% |
| 65 to 69 years | 57,371 | 5.6% |
| 70 to 74 years | 43,021 | 4.2% |
| 75 to 79 years | 30,324 | 3.0% |
| 80 to 84 years | 21,517 | 2.1% |
| 85 years and over | 19,621 | 1.9% |
| Educational Attainment |
Sullivan County Labor Shed |
|
| Education Level | 2014 Population | % of Population |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29,793 | 4.2% |
| 9th Grade to 12th Grade | 83,294 | 11.8% |
| High School Diploma | 217,540 | 30.8% |
| Some College | 142,952 | 20.3% |
| Associate's Degree | 48,622 | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 115,985 | 16.4% |
| Graduate Degree and Higher | 67,115 | 9.5% |
| Race and Ethnicity |
Sullivan County Labor Shed |
|
| Race | 2014 Population | % of Population |
| All Other Races | 21,072 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic | 15,050 | 1.5% |
| White, Hispanic | 26,120 | 2.6% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 54,091 | 5.3% |
| White, Non-Hispanic | 899,429 | 88.5% |
Top Employers
Top 10 Manufacturing Employers by Jobs in Sullivan County:
| 1. | Eastman | 6,800 Employees |
| 2. | BAE Systems | 525 Employees |
| 3. | Domtar Paper | 330 Employees |
| 4. | Robinette Company | 325 Employees |
| 5. | Bristol Metals | 310 Employees |
| 6. | Home Shopping Network | 305 Employees |
| 7. | Bell Helicopter | 300 Employees |
| 8. | Modern Forge of Tennessee | 220 Employees |
| 9. | Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. | 200 Employees |
| 10. | Kingsport Publishing | 190 Employees |
Top 10 Employers by Jobs in Sullivan County:
| 1. | Eastman | 6,800 Employees |
| 2. | Wellmont Health Systems | 6,225 Employees |
| 3. | Holston Medical Group | 5,300 Employees |
| 4. | Sullivan County Department of Education | 1,650 Employees |
| 5. | Kingsport City Schools | 1,100 Employees |
| 6. | Pal's Fast Food | 950 Employees |
| 7. | CenturyLink Telecommunications | 950 Employees |
| 8. | BAE Systems | 525 Employees |
| 9. | Domtar Paper | 330 Employees |
| 10. | Robinette Company | 325 Employees |