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Jacksonville Workforce Population Summary
Population
1750626
/ As of 2024 /
Increased
188820
/ From 2019-2024 /
Projected Increase
178093
/ 2024-2029 /
Employment Increased
9.1%
/ From 2019-2024 /
Total Regional Employment
845790
/ As of 2024 /
70,592
/ 5 Year Increase /
Projected growth by 35,244 over the next 5 years
Population w/ Associates Degree
10.1%
/ April 2025 /
Employees w/ Bachelors Degree
23.6%
/ April 2025 /
Total Employable Population
1407735
Veterans
141,579
/ The national average for an area this size is 84,759. /
Racial Diversity
681,175
/ Racial diversity is average. The national average for an area this size is 713,515 racially diverse people. /
Labor Force Participation Rate
61.80%
/ June 2024 /
Unemployment Rate
2.54%
/ April 2025 /
Down From
5.58%
/ 5 Years Before /
Largest Industries
/ 2025 /
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Government
Retail Trade
Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months
7206
Top Growing Occupations
/ 2025 /
Management
Business and Financial Operations
Transportation and Material Moving
Health Care Practitioners and Technical
Computer and Mathematical
Top Posted Occupations
/ 2025 /
Office and Administrative Support
Transportation and Material Moving
Sales and Related
Food Preparation and Serving Related
Business and Financial Operations
Data provided by Lightcast.