2025 LABOR MARKET SUMMARY WORKFORCE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND OPPORTUNITIES INGHAM COUNTY | MAY, 2026 Race Demographics
Region Snapshot
Population Race Demographics
283,913
White, 68.7%
Total Population
Black or African American, 11.4%
141,447
60,359
Total Employment
Total Job Postings
Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Asian, 6.3% Two or More Races, 10.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.0%
150,853
Workforce Race & Ethnicity Demographics
In the labor force (49.8% participation)
White, 76.7% Black or African American, 10.2%
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% Asian, 3.9%
Unemployment rate
Two or More Races, 2.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.0%
Data reflect 2024 values unless otherwise specified
Age and Gender Demographics
Technical and Soft Skills, Certifications
Workforce Age and Gender
In-Demand Education Level High School or GED: 21.3% Associate degree: 8.8% Bachelor’s degree: 33.7% Master’s degree: 10.0%
52.9% Female
47.1% Male
Population Age and Gender
Technical Skills
Common Skills
1. Project Management 2. Marketing 3. Auditing 4. Lifting Ability 5. Workflow Management
1. Communication 2. Customer Service 3. Management 4. Leadership 5. Operations
Certifications 1. Valid Driver's License 2. Registered Nurse (RN) 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 5. Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
Top Posting Employers
Top Posting Cities: Posting
Michigan State University State of Michigan CVS Health Lumen Technologies Cardinal Health
Lansing: 41,777 East Lansing: 8,814 Meridian charter Township: 4,356 Mason: 1,890 Delhi charter Township: 1,299
51.1% Female 48.9% Male
into and out of Jackson County is nearly balanced. KeyCommuting Occupation Groups: Workforce & Demand Signals A slightly larger share of inbound commuters are age 29 or younger.
Business and Finance
Education
Health Care
Skilled Trades
Information Technology
23,611 workers
11,528 workers
16,308 workers
6,230 workers
7,254 workers
12.7% increase from 2021 Postings: 11,398 Openings: 2,468
11.4% increase from 2021 Postings: 1,859 Openings: 1,296
7.5% increase from 2021 Postings: 9,298 Openings: 1,784
9.2% decrease from 2021 Postings: 1,530 Openings: 878
16.2% increase from 2021 Postings: 6,922 Openings: 583
How to Use This Snapshot Align training and credential investments to employer demand. Support recruitment, retention, and upskilling strategies Inform economic development and site selection decisions.
Source
Lightcast (2026), Census (2024) Presented by the Workforce Intelligence Network May 2026
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