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Broadleaf Workforce Insights
For Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
Austin Workforce Population Summary
Population
2533733
/ As of 2024 /
Increased
305627
/ From 2019-2024 /
Projected Increase
308780
/ 2024-2029 /
Employment Increased
17.9%
/ From 2019-2024 /
Total Regional Employment
1405799
/ As of 2024 /
213,527
/ 5 Year Increase /
Projected growth by 175,339 over the next 5 years
Population w/ Associates Degree
6.6%
/ April 2025 /
Employees w/ Bachelors Degree
30.8%
/ April 2025 /
Total Employable Population
2097200
Retirement
555,309
/ Retirement risk is low. The national average for an area this size is 746,622 people retiring soon. /
Racial Diversity
1,250,000
/ Racial diversity is high. The national average for an area this size is 1,030,047 racially diverse people. /
Labor Force Participation Rate
74.3
/ June 2025 /
Unemployment Rate
3.13%
/ June 2025 /
Down from
6.32%
/ 5 Years Before /
Largest Industries
/ 2025 /
Government
Professional,Scientific, and Technical Services
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months
28522
Top Growing Industries
/ 2024 /
Professional,Scientific, and Technical Services
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Construction
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Top Posted Occupations
/ 2025 /
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Management
Computer and Mathematical
Sales and Related
Business and Financial Operations
Data provided by Lightcast.