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5 Year Projected Population Growth (2025-2030)
12.87%
2023 Payrolled Business Locations
7,107
5 Year Projected Job Growth (2025-2030)
7.02%
August 2025 Labor Force
156,749
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
2021
4%
67.6%
2022
2.5%
67.8%
2023
1.9%
67.5%
2024
2.7%
67.2%
2025
3.5%
65.3%
January-February 2026
4.1%
62.3%
March 2026
3.9%
63%
April 2026
3.9%
62.6%
May 2026
3.4%
62.6%
June 2026
3.5%
63.5%
Population by Age
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Age Cohort | 2019 Population | 2024 Population | Change | % Change | 2024 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 15,463 | 17,137 | 1,674 | 11% | 5.73% |
| 5 to 9 years | 16,614 | 19,780 | 3,166 | 19% | 6.61% |
| 10 to 14 years | 17,563 | 19,704 | 2,141 | 12% | 6.58% |
| 15 to 19 years | 17,271 | 19,975 | 2,704 | 16% | 6.67% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15,369 | 16,846 | 1,477 | 10% | 5.63% |
| 25 to 29 years | 15,751 | 16,279 | 528 | 3% | 5.44% |
| 30 to 34 years | 17,560 | 19,931 | 2,371 | 14% | 6.66% |
| 35 to 39 years | 18,035 | 23,093 | 5,058 | 28% | 7.72% |
| 40 to 44 years | 16,601 | 22,785 | 6,184 | 37% | 7.61% |
| 45 to 49 years | 17,573 | 19,163 | 1,590 | 9% | 6.4% |
| 50 to 54 years | 18,792 | 18,874 | 82 | 0% | 6.31% |
| 55 to 59 years | 19,270 | 18,970 | -300 | -2% | 6.34% |
| 60 to 64 years | 16,050 | 18,921 | 2,871 | 18% | 6.32% |
| 65 to 69 years | 12,663 | 15,479 | 2,816 | 22% | 5.17% |
| 70 to 74 years | 10,140 | 12,236 | 2,096 | 21% | 4.09% |
| 75 to 79 years | 6,816 | 9,403 | 2,587 | 38% | 3.14% |
| 80 to 84 years | 4,284 | 5,665 | 1,381 | 32% | 1.89% |
| 85 years and over | 4,794 | 5,076 | 282 | 6% | 1.7% |
Population by Educational Attainment
Industry Information
Local High-Growth Industries
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Industry | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2025 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs | 2025 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 20,715 | $111,998 | 1.17 | 18.4% | 3071.24M |
| Retail Trade | 15,429 | $52,620 | 1.38 | 12.51% | 1963.96M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14,336 | $75,326 | 0.85 | 6.85% | 1433.73M |
| Construction | 11,498 | $90,012 | 1.62 | 1.15% | 1751.35M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11,345 | $115,383 | 1.34 | 1.34% | 2001.56M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 10,675 | $36,307 | 1.06 | 22.9% | 669.76M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6,435 | $52,827 | 1.07 | 13.17% | 536.88M |
| Manufacturing | 6,013 | $93,245 | 0.67 | 10.88% | 1359.54M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5,817 | $66,395 | 0.83 | 6.29% | 599M |
| Finance and Insurance | 4,005 | $177,789 | 0.82 | -9.34% | 1829.16M |
| Educational Services | 3,298 | $39,685 | 1.05 | -0.91% | 170.98M |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,820 | $105,950 | 0.66 | -9.28% | 835.62M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2,434 | $63,728 | 0.46 | 25.6% | 271.07M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,256 | $32,071 | 1.01 | 68.43% | 123.32M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,620 | $89,618 | 0.76 | 6.36% | 865.09M |
| Information | 1,285 | $249,009 | 0.6 | 24.77% | 1155.75M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1,088 | $44,500 | 0.79 | -19.58% | 140.45M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 392 | $131,882 | 0.22 | -5.09% | 62.07M |
| Utilities | 203 | $150,756 | 0.48 | 9.83% | 176.83M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 63 | $120,508 | 0.15 | 12.21% | 18.4M |
Occupation Information
Top Growing Occupations
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Profession | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Median Earnings | 2025 Average Hourly Wage | 2025 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 22,418 | $37,805 | $33.16 | 1.21 | 18.95% |
| Management | 18,624 | $103,461 | $57.16 | 1.22 | 41.85% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 14,308 | $45,047 | $24.04 | 0.88 | 3.52% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 12,468 | $87,194 | $52.93 | 0.94 | 24.76% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 10,854 | $40,079 | $23.44 | 0.81 | 20.98% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 10,691 | $33,580 | $18.29 | 1 | 20.79% |
| Construction and Extraction | 10,449 | $58,056 | $32.92 | 1.44 | 3.74% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 8,482 | $59,939 | $32.61 | 1.07 | 8.02% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 7,010 | $90,121 | $55.3 | 0.84 | 8.7% |
| Personal Care and Service | 6,527 | $34,816 | $22.03 | 1.15 | 23.58% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 5,579 | $47,086 | $33.87 | 1.07 | 22.46% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 5,463 | $36,386 | $22.13 | 0.99 | 14.89% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 5,318 | $56,817 | $30.65 | 0.91 | 8.67% |
| Healthcare Support | 5,054 | $40,301 | $21.46 | 0.72 | 18.67% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 4,675 | $115,663 | $57.51 | 1.04 | -4.75% |
| Production | 3,776 | $45,046 | $25.18 | 0.53 | 18.39% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 3,074 | $102,156 | $55.79 | 1.94 | 2.38% |
| Community and Social Service | 2,556 | $57,169 | $31.7 | 0.95 | 8.64% |
| Protective Service | 2,402 | $56,904 | $30.93 | 0.8 | 13.38% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 2,222 | $103,654 | $54.01 | 0.98 | -1.31% |
| Military-only | 1,042 | $50,297 | $29.3 | 1.56 | -3.31% |
| Legal | 881 | $131,749 | $81.66 | 0.68 | 5.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 737 | $32,873 | $18.39 | 0.7 | -4.97% |
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Legal
$76,419
$208,975
Management
$55,474
$157,452
Computer and Mathematical
$78,361
$153,050
Architecture and Engineering
$75,558
$143,139
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$72,812
$139,320
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$65,255
$129,748
Business and Financial Operations
$58,736
$126,602
Educational Instruction and Library
$41,113
$85,804
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$22,257
$84,119
Military-only
$33,813
$82,469
Protective Service
$38,425
$79,571
Community and Social Service
$42,020
$78,903
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$41,545
$78,608
Construction and Extraction
$43,794
$77,042
Sales and Related
$31,206
$67,156
Production
$35,224
$61,716
Office and Administrative Support
$35,583
$58,088
Transportation and Material Moving
$32,286
$53,782
Personal Care and Service
$31,201
$48,547
Healthcare Support
$34,264
$46,003
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$31,582
$45,672
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$31,202
$42,525
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$31,485
$39,392
Job Postings by Industry
Industry Sector | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 916 | -4.1% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 816 | -11.9% |
| Retail Trade | 804 | 6.8% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 456 | -21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 452 | -11.5% |
| Educational Services | 330 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 259 | -11.6% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 193 | -14.6% |
| Finance and Insurance | 149 | 25.2% |
| Wholesale Trade | 127 | 0% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 117 | -34.6% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 100 | -13.8% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 98 | -5.8% |
| Information | 45 | 9.8% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 36 | -10% |
| Utilities | 34 | -22.7% |
| Public Administration | 31 | 0% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 13 | 0% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 8 | 0% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 7 | -12.5% |
Highest Earning Specialized Skills
LowHigh
Skill | Median Salary | Median Max Salary | Job Postings (Last 365 Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $122,624 | $145,152 | 587 |
| Construction Management | $109,824 | $120,064 | 346 |
| Life Sciences | $107,776 | $125,696 | 403 |
| Artificial Intelligence | $105,216 | $114,944 | 558 |
| Business Development | $105,216 | $120,064 | 425 |
| Automation | $104,320 | $115,072 | 756 |
| Biotechnology | $102,144 | $120,064 | 450 |
| Data Analysis | $100,096 | $119,040 | 622 |
| Regulatory Compliance | $100,096 | $107,776 | 469 |
| Project Management | $97,024 | $109,824 | 1,899 |
| Pharmaceuticals | $94,976 | $107,776 | 691 |
| Subcontracting | $94,976 | $109,824 | 593 |
| Risk Management | $94,976 | $109,312 | 458 |
| Infectious Diseases | $94,976 | $109,312 | 403 |
| Continuous Improvement Process | $94,464 | $104,192 | 1,135 |
| Procurement | $92,416 | $104,192 | 671 |
| Treatment Planning | $91,392 | $105,216 | 1,089 |
| Supply Chain | $90,880 | $112,384 | 579 |
| Nursing Care | $90,368 | $106,240 | 438 |
| Quality Management | $87,808 | $100,096 | 333 |
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting Ability | 10% | 0% | -10% |
| Merchandising | 7% | 2% | -5% |
| Auditing | 6% | 5% | -1% |
| Project Management | 6% | 14% | 8% |
| Warehousing | 5% | 1% | -4% |
| Workflow Management | 5% | 3% | -2% |
| Continuous Improvement Process | 5% | 2% | -3% |
| Inventory Management | 5% | 3% | -2% |
| Construction | 4% | 2% | -2% |
| Marketing | 4% | 9% | 5% |
Top Soft Skills Companies are Looking For
Skills | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 38% | 11% | 27% |
| Customer Service | 27% | 18% | 9% |
| Operations | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Management | 19% | 16% | 3% |
| Leadership | 17% | 13% | 4% |
| Sales | 17% | 13% | 4% |
| Detail Oriented | 15% | 2% | 13% |
| Problem Solving | 11% | 4% | 7% |
| Planning | 9% | 5% | 4% |
| Coordinating | 9% | 4% | 5% |
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