2025 LABOR MARKET SUMMARY WORKFORCE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND OPPORTUNITIES MONROE COUNTY | MAY, 2026 Race Demographics
Region Snapshot
Population Race Demographics
155,505
White, 90.0%
Total Population
Black or African American, 2.2%
71,685
14,706
Total Employment
Total Job Postings
Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Asian, 0.4% Two or More Races, 6.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.0%
75,558
Workforce Race & Ethnicity Demographics
In the labor force (46.1% participation)
White, 83.0% Black or African American, 8.3%
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Asian, 1.7%
Unemployment rate
Two or More Races, 2.1% 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: 26.2% Associate degree: 5.6% Bachelor’s degree: 15.7% Master’s degree: 7.0%
47.0% Female
53.0% Male
Technical Skills
Common Skills
1. Lifting Ability 2. Merchandising 3. Restaurant Operation 4. General Mathematics 5. Nursing
1. Communication 2. Customer Service 3. Management 4. Sales 5. Operations
Population Age and Gender
Top Posting Employers
Top Posting Cities: Posting Monroe: 6,969 Milan: 1,816 Dundee: 1,427 Temperance: 1,070 Carleton: 737
ProMedica Amazon Kroger DTE Energy Roehl Transport
50.2% Female 49.8% Male
Certifications 1. Valid Driver's License 2. Registered Nurse (RN) 3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 4. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 5. CDL Class A License
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.
Agriculture
Customer Service
Energy
Skilled Trades
Transportation, Distribution, Logistics
1,637 workers
10,487 workers
4,100 workers
3,615 workers
6,868 workers
4.6% increase from 2021 Postings: 437 Openings: 308
15.8% increase from 2021 Postings: 3,576 Openings: 1,946
1.9% increase from 2021 Postings: 820 Openings: 538
14.4% increase from 2021 Postings: 768 Openings: 480
11.5% increase from 2021 Postings: 2,231 Openings: 991
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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