Labor Force Statistics
The population growth in the Sioux Falls area has been matched with economic strength which has also attracted workers to the area. Although the area has been at "full employment" for several years, new families continue to relocate to Sioux Falls and its surrounding communities. This growing labor pool is very mobile, motivated and well-trained, as large companies opening Sioux Falls facilities have found. With our interstate crossroads location as a convenient tri-state center, Sioux Falls draws from a labor market area that includes twelve counties in three states.
The workforce in Sioux Falls continues to grow because of:
• Opportunities for fulfilling careers
• Metropolitan amenities
• Ready access to educational resources
• Growing economic strength of the metro area
The population growth in the Sioux Falls area has been matched with economic strength which has also attracted workers to the area. Although the area has been at "full employment" for several years, new families continue to relocate to Sioux Falls and its surrounding communities. This growing labor pool is very mobile, motivated and well-trained, as large companies opening Sioux Falls facilities have found. With our interstate crossroads location as a convenient tri-state center, Sioux Falls draws from a labor market area that includes twelve counties in three states.
The workforce in Sioux Falls continues to grow because of:
• Opportunities for fulfilling careers
• Metropolitan amenities
• Ready access to educational resources
• Growing economic strength of the metro area
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The estimated available labor supply for the Sioux Falls MSA is 23,000. With an infusion of nearly 3,000 people each year, Sioux Falls has been and remains a center of employment opportunity for the surrounding region. Although the published unemployment rates have remained low in the region, there are various other sources of labor available. Many workers are presently employed, but are either underemployed or are willing to take a different position if the jobs are available. Businesses have found a significant number of workers in the area (many with college degrees). It is difficult to determine the exact number however, because they are not identified by labor market assessments that rely solely on statistical unemployment figures. Most of these workers are anxious to find employment opportunities that are more compatible with their training. Other potential employees may be found in the pool of people who are not actively seeking employment, but would be willing to work if the opportunity presented itself.
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