2025 LABOR MARKET SUMMARY WORKFORCE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND OPPORTUNITIES MACOMB COUNTY | MAY, 2026 Race Demographics
Region Snapshot
Population Race Demographics
879,853
White, 74.8%
Total Population
Black or African American, 12.8%
432,955
82,398
Total Employment
Total Job Postings
Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Asian, 5.1% Two or More Races, 6.0% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.1%
459,271
Workforce Race & Ethnicity Demographics
In the labor force (49.2% participation)
White, 73.7% Black or African American, 15.2%
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian, 4.3%
Unemployment rate
Two or More Races, 2.0% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% 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: 24.6% Associate degree: 6.8% Bachelor’s degree: 19.4% Master’s degree: 6.6%
45.5% Female
54.5% Male
Population Age and Gender
Technical Skills
Common Skills
1. Lifting Ability 2. Merchandising 3. Nursing 4. Auditing 5. Marketing
1. Communication 2. Customer Service 3. Management 4. Sales 5. Operations
Top Posting Employers
Top Posting Cities: Posting Warren: 20,835 Sterling Heights: 14,375 Clinton Township: 8,761 Shelby Charter Township: 4,269 Roseville: 4,151
General Motors Henry Ford Health Kroger Soliant Health Aerotek
51.0% Female 49.0% Male
Certifications 1. Valid Driver's License 2. Registered Nurse (RN) 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 5. Teaching Certificate
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
Engineering and Design
Health Care
Skilled Trades
Information Technology
37,061 workers
17,663 workers
34,800 workers
28,531 workers
9,990 workers
10.4% increase from 2021 Postings: 8,237 Openings: 3,880
3.2% decrease from 2021 Postings: 2,713 Openings: 1,962
6.7% increase from 2021 Postings: 16,824 Openings: 3,925
9.4% decrease from 2021 Postings: 4,970 Openings: 3,854
20.7% increase from 2021 Postings: 2,589 Openings: 988
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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