Demographics
As a regional hub of over 300,000 people, Jackson is well connected. The nine-county regional workforce is fueled by six colleges and universities and a state technology center in Jackson, plus more in the region. With a median age of 37.7, the region’s population that has a high school diploma or higher is 88.5 percent. Employers give the workforce high ratings for work ethic and productivity.
In addition to developing talent, Jackson is drawing a top-ranked labor pool from major cities throughout the nation. A variety of entrepreneurs, creative professionals and technical specialists in manufacturing, IT and healthcare are calling Jackson home because of the quality of life, excellent schools and low cost of living.
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Labor Market
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- Income & Wages
- Education and Training
*source The Jackson Chamber