Boca Raton, FL

Palm Beach & Martin Counties

Labor Force Summary

Population

1710816

/ As of 2024 /

Increased

51804

/ From 2019-2024 /

Projected growth

55057

/ 2024-2029 /

Employment Increased by

3.1%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

854113

/ As of 2024 /

67791

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected growth by 34,884 over the next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

9.3%

/ /

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

23.2%

/ /

Total Employable Population

1430281

Not in Labor Force

576985

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

853291

/ Unemployed: 29,231 /

Under 16

291434

/ & Military, Institutional /

Unemployment Rate

3.43%

/ April 2025 /

Down From

6.94%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Healthcare & Social Assistance

Retail Trade

Accommodation & Food Services

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

18404

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Business and Financial Operations

Management

Transportation and Material Moving

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Sales & Related

Office & Administrative Support

Management

Food Preparation & Serving Related

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