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Broadleaf Workforce Insights
For Los Angeles County, CA
LA County Workforce Population Summary
Population
9553801
/ As of 2024 /
Decreased
457801
/ From 2019-2024 /
Projected Growth
152734
/ 2019-2024 /
Employment Decreased
0.6%
/ From 2019-2024 /
Total Regional Employment
5248801
/ As of 2024 /
31,352
/ 5 Year Decrease /
Projected growth by 152,734 over the next 5 years
Population w/ Associates Degree
7.0%
/ April 2025 /
Employees w/ Bachelors Degree
22.6%
/ April 2025 /
Total Employable Population
9457740
Racial Diversity
7,221,232
/ Racial diversity is high. The national average for an area this size is 4,024,502 racially diverse people. /
Retirement Risk
2,719,229
/ Retirement risk is average. The national average for an area this size is 2,917,132 people ages 55+. /
Labor Force Participation Rate
65.43%
/ June 2025 /
Unemployment Rate
5.14%
/ June 2025 /
Down From
12.36%
/ 5 Years Before /
Largest Industries
/ 2024 /
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Government
Accommodation and Food Services
Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months
60833
Top Growing Industries
/ 2025 /
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education
Transportation and Warehousing
Government
Top Posted Occupations
/ 2025 /
Office and Administrative Support
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Food Preparation and Service Related
Sales and Related
Transportation and Material Moving
Data provided by Lightcast.