Labor Force

 
Jefferson County has a well-educated and diversified workforce with over 308,000 in its labor base, the second largest in Metro Denver and Colorado. Also, according to 2000 census figures, Coloradans are the most educated in the country, number one for percentage of residents with bachelor degrees.

Colorado is ranked highest in the nation for the number of high-tech workers and high-tech job growth by the American Electronics and Nasdaq Stock Market.

Because Jefferson County is one of the primary population centers for the state, companies located in the County have the advantage of a large and highly skilled workforce.


Jefferson County's Labor Force
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Jefferson County
Denver MSA
Colorado
Total Labor Force
308,500
1,306,362
2,547,895
Employed
293,101
1,238,521
2,419,241
Unemployed
15,399
67,841
128,654
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5.2%
5.0%
Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 2005.
 
Jefferson County Industry Breakdown
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Number of Companies
Number of Jobs
Accomodation & Food Services
1,083
19,770
Administrative & Waste Services
1,095
14,855
Agriculture/Forestry/Fish/Hunting
41
381
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
237
3,211
Construction
2,418
15,124
Educational Services
231
2,351
Finance & Insurance
1,367
8,399
Government
161
33,155
Health Care & Social Assistance
1,374
19,056
Information
319
4,169
Management of Companies & Enterprises
138
2,376
Manufacturing
572
18,532
Mining
73
280
Professional & Technical Services
3,189
15,634
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
952
4,189
Retail Trade
2,090
29,521
Transportation & Warehousing
254
2,132
Utilities
38
802
Wholesale Trade
1,464
5,944
Other Services
1,420
6,144
Non-Classifiable
6
8
Total
18,521
206,035
Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 2005 annual average.
 
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