2025 LABOR MARKET SUMMARY WORKFORCE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND OPPORTUNITIES ST. CLAIR COUNTY | MAY, 2026 Race Demographics
Region Snapshot
Population Race Demographics
160,221
White, 91.2%
Total Population
Black or African American, 2.2%
75,692
10,662
Total Employment
Total Job Postings
Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Asian, 0.5% Two or More Races, 4.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.0%
80,287
Workforce Race & Ethnicity Demographics
In the labor force (47.2% participation)
White, 85.8% Black or African American, 6.5%
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Asian, 1.3%
Unemployment rate
Two or More Races, 2.0% 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: 29.9% Associate degree: 9.5% Bachelor’s degree: 15.0% Master’s degree: 4.5%
50.9% Female
49.1% Male
Technical Skills
Common Skills
1. Lifting Ability 2. Merchandising 3. Nursing 4. Food Safety And Sanitation 5. Restaurant Operation
1. Communication 2. Customer Service 3. Management 4. Sales 5. Operations
Population Age and Gender
Top Posting Employers McLaren Health Care Lake Huron Medical Center Prime Healthcare Services Mclaren Port Huron Port Huron Area School District
49.9% Female 50.1% Male
Certifications 1. Valid Driver's License 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 3. Registered Nurse (RN) 4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 5. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Top Posting Cities: Posting Port Huron: 4,742 Fort Gratiot Township: 1,230 Saint Clair: 916 Marysville: 723 East China: 369
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.
Customer Service
Energy
Health Care
Information Technology
Skilled Trades
11,030 workers
3,642 workers
5,104 workers
832 workers
3,251 workers
0.9% increase from 2021 Postings: 2,947 Openings: 2,123
7.8% decrease from 2021 Postings: 414 Openings: 445
0.1% decrease from 2021 Postings: 2,652 Openings: 582
21.8% increase from 2021 Postings: 81 Openings: 70
10.8% decrease from 2021 Postings: 442 Openings: 470
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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