Labor Force

The City of Dayton and the surrounding area is home to a diverse workforce, capable of meeting the needs of any business interested in locating in Dayton. 

 

City of Dayton

Dayton Zip Code (77535)

Liberty County

Dayton - 30 Minute Drive Time

Labor Force Population (16+)
6,906 31,833 76,718 394,302
Employed
3,625 15,330 36,576 237,571
Unemployed
184 954 2,697 14,087
Unemployment Rate
4.8% 5.9% 6.9% 5.6%
Labor Force Participation Rate
55.2% 51.2% 51.2% 63.8%
Employment-Population Ratio
52.5% 48.2% 47.7% 60.3%
White Collar 
51.8% 46.2% 46.3% 52.8%
Blue Collar
34.0% 39.2% 38.8% 32.6%
Service Industry
14.2% 14.6% 16.8% 14.6%

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Last updated on 8/23/2023. Data represents 2022 Annual Information.