Jacksonville, FL

Labor Force Summary

Population

1750626

/ As of 2024 /

Increased

188820

/ From 2019-2024 /

Projected Increase

178093

/ 2024-2029 /

Employment Increased by

9.1%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

845790

/ As of 2024 /

70592

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected to grow by 35,244

Population w/ Associates Degree

10.1%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

23.6%

Total Employable Population

1407735

Not in Labor Force

551873

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

855862

/ Unemployed: 30,329 /

Under 16

379624

/ & Military, Institution /

Unemployment Rate

3.54%

/ April 2025 /

Decreasing from

6.58%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Government

Retail Trade

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

16562

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Transportation & Material Moving

Business & Financial Operations

Management

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Computers and Mathematical

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Management

Office and Administrative Support

Sales & Related

Business and Financial Operations

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