Orange County, CA

Labor Force Summary

Population

3145875

/ As of 2024 /

Decreased

29704

/ over the last 5 years /

Projected to decrease by

42766

/ over the next 5 years /

Employment Increased

0.3%

/ From 2018-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

1841246

/ As of 2023 /

5155

/ Growth since 2018 /

Projected growth by 96,631 over the next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

7.6%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

26.9%

Total Employable Population

2568311

Not in Labor Force

968433

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

1599878

/ Unemployed: 62,769 /

Under 16

568135

/ & Military, Institutional /

Unemployment Rate

3.92%

/ March 2024 /

Increasing from

2.82%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2021 /

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Accommodation and Food Services

Government

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

24048

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2023 /

Management

Healthcare Support

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Business & Financial Operations

Transportation and Material Moving

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2023 /

Office & Administrative Support

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Sales & Related

Management

Business and Financial Operations

Data provided by Lightcast.

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