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City Profile

Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne Counties are home to six second- and third-class cities. These six municipalities make up about one-third of the region’s population and includes its historic centers of business, transportation, and government. The tables below include demographic, educational, housing, and social data within each community’s city limits.

City of Carbondale, PA

DemographicsCity of Carbondale, PA Pennsylvania
Population (ACS)8,43812,794,885
Male 4,0096,269,142
Female4,4296,525,743
Median Age2 44.240.9
Under 18 Years1,6252,649,582
18 to 24 Years4641,155,305
25 to 34 Years1,2941,693,816
35 to 44 Years9041,502,764
45 to 54 Years9031,651,599
55 to 64 Years1,2461,806,715
65 to 74 Years1,0621,317,854
75 Years, and Over9401,017,250
Race: White7,75210,155,004
Race: Black or African American 451,419,582
Race: American Indian and Alaska Native1020,798
Race: Asian188449,320
Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander244,268
Race: Some Other Race69312,888
Race: Two or More Races350433,025
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)557971,813
Foreign Born248896,853
Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 195529,640
Economic
Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 years and over) 3,6676,558,087
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 25-54)2,2674,042,643
Armed Forces Labor Force 08,039
Veterans, Age 18-64230317,418
Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-64154245,898
Median Household Income2$42,618 $63,627
Per Capita Income$26,378 $35,518
Mean Commute Time (minutes)21.627.1
Commute via Public Transportion3315,578
Educational Attainment, Age 25-64
No High School Diploma486505,693
High School Graduate 1,4612,088,636
Some College, No Degree1,0191,089,237
Associate's Degree432640,510
Bachelor's Degree6941,446,467
Postgraduate Degree255884,351
Housing
Total Housing Units4,4845,713,345
Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)2$97,500 $187,500
Homeowner Vacancy1348,852
Rental Vacancy 8886,625
Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units)1,7471,584,332
Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied Units) 611544,554
Social
Poverty Level (of all people)2,0271,480,430
Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP1,089670,877
Disconnected Youth31315,583
Children in Single Parent Families (% of all children)994869,915
Uninsured 408705,891
With a Disability, Age 18-64840865,740
With a Disability, Age 18-64, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size317377,074

Source: JobsEQ®

1. American Community Survey 2016-2020, unless noted otherwise
2. Median values for certain aggregate regions (such as MSAs) may be estimated as the weighted averages of the median values from the composing counties.
3. Disconnected Youth are 16-19 year olds who are (1) not in school, (2) not high school graduates, and (3) either unemployed or not in the labor force.
4. Census Population Estimate for 2020, annual average growth rate since 2010.

Distribution of Employment by Industry2022
Health Care and Social Assistance626
Manufacturing 534
Accommodation and Food Services292
Retail Trade291
Educational Services251
Other Services (except Public Administration)171
Construction84
Wholesale Trade72
Transportation and Warehousing68
Information66
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services65
Public Administration55
Finance and Insurance36
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 18
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 15
Utilities9
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2
Management of Companies and Enterprises0
Total - All Industries2,660

Source: JobsEQ®

Data as of 2022Q4
Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding.

1. All data based upon a four-quarter moving average

Exits and transfers are approximate estimates based upon occupation separation rates.

Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2022Q3 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q4. Forecast employment growth uses national projections adapted for regional growth patterns.

Employment by Occupation2022
Production 315
Food Preparation and Serving Related286
Office and Administrative Support280
Sales and Related216
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical201
Educational Instruction and Library 199
Transportation and Material Moving187
Healthcare Support147
Management136
Community and Social Service113
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair111
Business and Financial Operations96
Construction and Extraction76
Personal Care and Service67
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance53
Architecture and Engineering49
Computer and Mathematical42
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media29
Protective Service27
Legal14
Life, Physical, and Social Science12
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2
Total - All Occupations2,660

Source: JobsEQ®

Data as of 2022Q4 unless noted otherwise

Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding.

1. Data based on a four-quarter moving average unless noted otherwise.

2. Wage data represent the average for all Covered Employment

Occupation employment data are estimated via industry employment data and the estimated industry/occupation mix. Industry employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and currently updated through 2022Q3, imputed where necessary with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q4. Wages by occupation are as of 2022 provided by the BLS and imputed where necessary. Forecast employment growth uses national projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics adapted for regional growth patterns.

City of Hazleton, PA

DemographicsCity of Hazleton, PA Pennsylvania
Population (ACS)24,80412,794,885
Male 12,1846,269,142
Female12,6206,525,743
Median Age2 37.140.9
Under 18 Years6,0332,649,582
18 to 24 Years2,3951,155,305
25 to 34 Years3,2901,693,816
35 to 44 Years3,1811,502,764
45 to 54 Years3,2761,651,599
55 to 64 Years2,8251,806,715
65 to 74 Years1,5781,317,854
75 Years, and Over2,2261,017,250
Race: White17,02110,155,004
Race: Black or African American 1,6291,419,582
Race: American Indian and Alaska Native4920,798
Race: Asian122449,320
Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander594,268
Race: Some Other Race4,609312,888
Race: Two or More Races1,315433,025
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)14,196971,813
Foreign Born8,234896,853
Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 6,007529,640
Economic
Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 years and over) 12,4676,558,087
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 25-54)7,9244,042,643
Armed Forces Labor Force 08,039
Veterans, Age 18-64381317,418
Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-64283245,898
Median Household Income2$38,010 $63,627
Per Capita Income$20,614 $35,518
Mean Commute Time (minutes)21.127.1
Commute via Public Transportion164315,578
Educational Attainment, Age 25-64
No High School Diploma3,214505,693
High School Graduate 4,3382,088,636
Some College, No Degree2,0601,089,237
Associate's Degree1,324640,510
Bachelor's Degree1,1361,446,467
Postgraduate Degree500884,351
Housing
Total Housing Units11,1625,713,345
Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)2$98,300 $187,500
Homeowner Vacancy4848,852
Rental Vacancy 40386,625
Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units)5,1341,584,332
Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied Units) 1,794544,554
Social
Poverty Level (of all people)5,7741,480,430
Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP3,013670,877
Disconnected Youth39715,583
Children in Single Parent Families (% of all children)3,385869,915
Uninsured 2,966705,891
With a Disability, Age 18-642,561865,740
With a Disability, Age 18-64, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size1,051377,074

Source: JobsEQ®

1. American Community Survey 2016-2020, unless noted otherwise
2. Median values for certain aggregate regions (such as MSAs) may be estimated as the weighted averages of the median values from the composing counties.
3. Disconnected Youth are 16-19 year olds who are (1) not in school, (2) not high school graduates, and (3) either unemployed or not in the labor force.
4. Census Population Estimate for 2020, annual average growth rate since 2010.

Distribution of Employment by Industry2022
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1,704
Health Care and Social Assistance1,690
Manufacturing943
Retail Trade792
Accommodation and Food Services325
Educational Services282
Other Services (except Public Administration)257
Construction256
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services206
Transportation and Warehousing190
Public Administration187
Information136
Wholesale Trade123
Utilities117
Finance and Insurance97
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing76
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation29
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction7
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6
Management of Companies and Enterprises1
Total - All Industries7,425
Employment by Occupation2022
Transportation and Material Moving869
Office and Administrative Support845
Production806
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical658
Sales and Related609
Healthcare Support532
Food Preparation and Serving Related386
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance314
Management313
Business and Financial Operations305
Construction and Extraction256
Educational Instruction and Library251
Protective Service247
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair246
Community and Social Service196
Personal Care and Service151
Computer and Mathematical150
Architecture and Engineering91
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media84
Life, Physical, and Social Science54
Legal53
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry8
Total - All Occupations7,425

Source: JobsEQ®

Data as of 2022Q4
Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding.

1. All data based upon a four-quarter moving average

Exits and transfers are approximate estimates based upon occupation separation rates.

Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2022Q3 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q4. Forecast employment growth uses national projections adapted for regional growth patterns.

City of Nanticoke, PA

DemographicsCity of Nanticoke, PA Pennsylvania
Population (ACS)10,29612,794,885
Male 5,2656,269,142
Female5,0316,525,743
Median Age2 43.040.9
Under 18 Years2,1702,649,582
18 to 24 Years9061,155,305
25 to 34 Years1,2861,693,816
35 to 44 Years1,0571,502,764
45 to 54 Years1,4111,651,599
55 to 64 Years1,4311,806,715
65 to 74 Years1,0551,317,854
75 Years, and Over9801,017,250
Race: White8,76110,155,004
Race: Black or African American 5461,419,582
Race: American Indian and Alaska Native4520,798
Race: Asian8449,320
Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander324,268
Race: Some Other Race460312,888
Race: Two or More Races444433,025
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)1,035971,813
Foreign Born282896,853
Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 162529,640
Economic
Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 years and over) 4,8396,558,087
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 25-54)3,0514,042,643
Armed Forces Labor Force 08,039
Veterans, Age 18-64415317,418
Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-64342245,898
Median Household Income2$45,310 $63,627
Per Capita Income$25,337 $35,518
Mean Commute Time (minutes)23.027.1
Commute via Public Transportion49315,578
Educational Attainment, Age 25-64
No High School Diploma698505,693
High School Graduate 2,0312,088,636
Some College, No Degree8801,089,237
Associate's Degree575640,510
Bachelor's Degree7811,446,467
Postgraduate Degree220884,351
Housing
Total Housing Units5,1305,713,345
Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)2$80,700 $187,500
Homeowner Vacancy11248,852
Rental Vacancy 8386,625
Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units)1,7131,584,332
Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied Units) 590544,554
Social
Poverty Level (of all people)1,9901,480,430
Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP1,017670,877
Disconnected Youth34515,583
Children in Single Parent Families (% of all children)1,351869,915
Uninsured 486705,891
With a Disability, Age 18-64947865,740
With a Disability, Age 18-64, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size419377,074

Source: JobsEQ®

1. American Community Survey 2016-2020, unless noted otherwise
2. Median values for certain aggregate regions (such as MSAs) may be estimated as the weighted averages of the median values from the composing counties.
3. Disconnected Youth are 16-19 year olds who are (1) not in school, (2) not high school graduates, and (3) either unemployed or not in the labor force.
4. Census Population Estimate for 2020, annual average growth rate since 2010.

Distribution of Employment by Industry2022
Educational Services704
Health Care and Social Assistance351
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services285
Retail Trade204
Accommodation and Food Services165
Manufacturing130
Construction105
Other Services (except Public Administration)87
Public Administration74
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services40
Transportation and Warehousing36
Finance and Insurance32
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction29
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing23
Information7
Wholesale Trade4
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation4
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2
Total - All Industries2,283
Employment by Occupation2022
Educational Instruction and Library475
Office and Administrative Support245
Food Preparation and Serving Related193
Transportation and Material Moving184
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical150
Production139
Sales and Related133
Construction and Extraction101
Management99
Healthcare Support89
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair83
Business and Financial Operations81
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance67
Community and Social Service65
Personal Care and Service43
Protective Service42
Computer and Mathematical39
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media20
Architecture and Engineering14
Life, Physical, and Social Science11
Legal8
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1
Total - All Occupations2,283

Source: JobsEQ®

Data as of 2022Q4
Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding.

1. All data based upon a four-quarter moving average

Exits and transfers are approximate estimates based upon occupation separation rates.

Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2022Q3 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q4. Forecast employment growth uses national projections adapted for regional growth patterns.

City of Pittston, PA

 

DemographicsCity of Pittston, PA Pennsylvania
Population (ACS)7,72912,794,885
Male 3,5226,269,142
Female4,2076,525,743
Median Age2 34.440.9
Under 18 Years1,6342,649,582
18 to 24 Years7271,155,305
25 to 34 Years1,5781,693,816
35 to 44 Years6081,502,764
45 to 54 Years7101,651,599
55 to 64 Years1,1521,806,715
65 to 74 Years7541,317,854
75 Years, and Over5661,017,250
Race: White6,69510,155,004
Race: Black or African American 4741,419,582
Race: American Indian and Alaska Native2520,798
Race: Asian39449,320
Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander04,268
Race: Some Other Race161312,888
Race: Two or More Races335433,025
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)638971,813
Foreign Born275896,853
Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 112529,640
Economic
Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 years and over) 3,9176,558,087
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 25-54)2,4594,042,643
Armed Forces Labor Force 08,039
Veterans, Age 18-64102317,418
Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-6477245,898
Median Household Income2$35,774 $63,627
Per Capita Income$23,497 $35,518
Mean Commute Time (minutes)27.127.1
Commute via Public Transportion72315,578
Educational Attainment, Age 25-64
No High School Diploma438505,693
High School Graduate 1,4362,088,636
Some College, No Degree9451,089,237
Associate's Degree492640,510
Bachelor's Degree4221,446,467
Postgraduate Degree315884,351
Housing
Total Housing Units3,9055,713,345
Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)2$89,900 $187,500
Homeowner Vacancy2548,852
Rental Vacancy 6086,625
Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units)1,8621,584,332
Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied Units) 768544,554
Social
Poverty Level (of all people)1,8501,480,430
Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP874670,877
Disconnected Youth32315,583
Children in Single Parent Families (% of all children)1,144869,915
Uninsured 144705,891
With a Disability, Age 18-64792865,740
With a Disability, Age 18-64, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size225377,074

Source: JobsEQ®

1. American Community Survey 2016-2020, unless noted otherwise
2. Median values for certain aggregate regions (such as MSAs) may be estimated as the weighted averages of the median values from the composing counties.
3. Disconnected Youth are 16-19 year olds who are (1) not in school, (2) not high school graduates, and (3) either unemployed or not in the labor force.
4. Census Population Estimate for 2020, annual average growth rate since 2010.

Distribution of Employment by Industry2022
Health Care and Social Assistance307
Other Services (except Public Administration)229
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services228
Wholesale Trade177
Accommodation and Food Services155
Retail Trade152
Educational Services92
Public Administration92
Finance and Insurance81
Construction77
Transportation and Warehousing48
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing36
Information13
Manufacturing12
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10
Utilities8
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2
Total - All Industries1,722
Employment by Occupation2022
Office and Administrative Support216
Sales and Related164
Transportation and Material Moving150
Food Preparation and Serving Related140
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical127
Healthcare Support105
Management101
Business and Financial Operations101
Personal Care and Service91
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair89
Computer and Mathematical84
Educational Instruction and Library73
Construction and Extraction60
Protective Service36
Architecture and Engineering35
Production32
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance29
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media27
Community and Social Service26
Legal22
Life, Physical, and Social Science13
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2
Total - All Occupations1,722

Source: JobsEQ®

Data as of 2022Q4
Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding.

1. All data based upon a four-quarter moving average

Exits and transfers are approximate estimates based upon occupation separation rates.

Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2022Q3 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q4. Forecast employment growth uses national projections adapted for regional growth patterns.

City of Scranton, PA

 

DemographicsCity of Scranton, PA Pennsylvania
Population (ACS)76,99712,794,885
Male 38,4866,269,142
Female38,5116,525,743
Median Age2 37.340.9
Under 18 Years16,1692,649,582
18 to 24 Years10,0691,155,305
25 to 34 Years10,1211,693,816
35 to 44 Years8,6081,502,764
45 to 54 Years9,0741,651,599
55 to 64 Years9,6471,806,715
65 to 74 Years7,4541,317,854
75 Years, and Over5,8551,017,250
Race: White62,19010,155,004
Race: Black or African American 4,3981,419,582
Race: American Indian and Alaska Native6320,798
Race: Asian3,906449,320
Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander764,268
Race: Some Other Race1,615312,888
Race: Two or More Races4,749433,025
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)11,622971,813
Foreign Born7,665896,853
Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 6,076529,640
Economic
Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 years and over) 35,7066,558,087
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 25-54)21,2034,042,643
Armed Forces Labor Force 68,039
Veterans, Age 18-641,876317,418
Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-641,426245,898
Median Household Income2$41,687 $63,627
Per Capita Income$23,951 $35,518
Mean Commute Time (minutes)20.027.1
Commute via Public Transportion584315,578
Educational Attainment, Age 25-64
No High School Diploma4,316505,693
High School Graduate 13,7902,088,636
Some College, No Degree6,5991,089,237
Associate's Degree3,407640,510
Bachelor's Degree6,1701,446,467
Postgraduate Degree3,168884,351
Housing
Total Housing Units36,6695,713,345
Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)2$106,700 $187,500
Homeowner Vacancy22948,852
Rental Vacancy 87386,625
Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units)16,2531,584,332
Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied Units) 4,757544,554
Social
Poverty Level (of all people)15,6561,480,430
Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP7,819670,877
Disconnected Youth326815,583
Children in Single Parent Families (% of all children)6,532869,915
Uninsured 4,373705,891
With a Disability, Age 18-647,293865,740
With a Disability, Age 18-64, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size2,707377,074

Source: JobsEQ®

1. American Community Survey 2016-2020, unless noted otherwise
2. Median values for certain aggregate regions (such as MSAs) may be estimated as the weighted averages of the median values from the composing counties.
3. Disconnected Youth are 16-19 year olds who are (1) not in school, (2) not high school graduates, and (3) either unemployed or not in the labor force.
4. Census Population Estimate for 2020, annual average growth rate since 2010.

Distribution of Employment by Industry2022
Health Care and Social Assistance12,238
Educational Services4,672
Retail Trade3,287
Manufacturing2,873
Accommodation and Food Services2,653
Public Administration2,198
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1,629
Other Services (except Public Administration)1,579
Finance and Insurance1,529
Wholesale Trade1,412
Transportation and Warehousing1,400
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,242
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation786
Construction683
Information541
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing345
Management of Companies and Enterprises255
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting142
Utilities3
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction0
Total - All Industries39,466
Employment by Occupation2022
Office and Administrative Support5,023
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical4,245
Healthcare Support3,947
Educational Instruction and Library2,949
Transportation and Material Moving2,934
Food Preparation and Serving Related2,886
Sales and Related2,796
Management2,045
Production1,988
Business and Financial Operations1,847
Community and Social Service1,310
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance1,161
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair1,159
Personal Care and Service1,022
Protective Service901
Construction and Extraction749
Computer and Mathematical741
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media657
Legal405
Architecture and Engineering305
Life, Physical, and Social Science305
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry91
Total - All Occupations39,466

Source: JobsEQ®

Data as of 2022Q4
Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding.

1. All data based upon a four-quarter moving average

Exits and transfers are approximate estimates based upon occupation separation rates.

Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2022Q3 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q4. Forecast employment growth uses national projections adapted for regional growth patterns.

City of Wilkes-Barre, PA

DemographicsCity of Wilkes-Barre, PA Pennsylvania
Population (ACS)40,80512,794,885
Male 20,0986,269,142
Female20,7076,525,743
Median Age2 34.140.9
Under 18 Years9,3302,649,582
18 to 24 Years5,4741,155,305
25 to 34 Years6,0891,693,816
35 to 44 Years5,1311,502,764
45 to 54 Years4,1541,651,599
55 to 64 Years4,4261,806,715
65 to 74 Years3,2141,317,854
75 Years, and Over2,9871,017,250
Race: White26,68010,155,004
Race: Black or African American 5,5751,419,582
Race: American Indian and Alaska Native12420,798
Race: Asian1,127449,320
Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander714,268
Race: Some Other Race4,503312,888
Race: Two or More Races2,725433,025
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)10,845971,813
Foreign Born5,248896,853
Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 4,021529,640
Economic
Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 years and over) 18,8426,558,087
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 25-54)11,6584,042,643
Armed Forces Labor Force 118,039
Veterans, Age 18-64867317,418
Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-64642245,898
Median Household Income2$40,505 $63,627
Per Capita Income$20,785 $35,518
Mean Commute Time (minutes)19.127.1
Commute via Public Transportion521315,578
Educational Attainment, Age 25-64
No High School Diploma2,802505,693
High School Graduate 7,6242,088,636
Some College, No Degree3,4721,089,237
Associate's Degree2,096640,510
Bachelor's Degree2,5571,446,467
Postgraduate Degree1,249884,351
Housing
Total Housing Units19,3215,713,345
Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)2$78,000 $187,500
Homeowner Vacancy26248,852
Rental Vacancy 43386,625
Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units)7,9671,584,332
Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied Units) 3,087544,554
Social
Poverty Level (of all people)8,7931,480,430
Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP4,509670,877
Disconnected Youth321415,583
Children in Single Parent Families (% of all children)5,166869,915
Uninsured 3,014705,891
With a Disability, Age 18-643,373865,740
With a Disability, Age 18-64, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size1,332377,074

Source: JobsEQ®

1. American Community Survey 2016-2020, unless noted otherwise
2. Median values for certain aggregate regions (such as MSAs) may be estimated as the weighted averages of the median values from the composing counties.
3. Disconnected Youth are 16-19 year olds who are (1) not in school, (2) not high school graduates, and (3) either unemployed or not in the labor force.
4. Census Population Estimate for 2020, annual average growth rate since 2010.

Distribution of Employment by Industry2022
Health Care and Social Assistance5,333
Educational Services2,352
Retail Trade2,185
Public Administration2,095
Information1,490
Accommodation and Food Services1,364
Manufacturing1,356
Finance and Insurance1,312
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1,008
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services902
Construction851
Other Services (except Public Administration)763
Management of Companies and Enterprises502
Wholesale Trade439
Transportation and Warehousing434
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation347
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing317
Utilities245
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction19
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting17
Total - All Industries23,333
Employment by Occupation2022
Office and Administrative Support3,162
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical2,314
Sales and Related1,887
Business and Financial Operations1,588
Educational Instruction and Library1,477
Management1,413
Healthcare Support1,362
Food Preparation and Serving Related1,350
Transportation and Material Moving1,349
Computer and Mathematical1,115
Production990
Protective Service942
Construction and Extraction780
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair775
Community and Social Service659
Personal Care and Service553
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance532
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media399
Architecture and Engineering272
Legal213
Life, Physical, and Social Science182
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry19
Total - All Occupations23,333

Source: JobsEQ®

Data as of 2022Q4
Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding.

1. All data based upon a four-quarter moving average

Exits and transfers are approximate estimates based upon occupation separation rates.

Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2022Q3 with preliminary estimates updated to 2022Q4. Forecast employment growth uses national projections adapted for regional growth patterns.