Regional Laborshed Map
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Labor Force Statistics
Forrest City Labor Market Area 12-County Labor Market Area 2021 Population Projection 1,344,287 2016 Population Estimate 1,326,140 2010 Census Population 1,316,846 2000 Census Population 1,282,114 Growth 2000-2010 2.71% Projected Growth 2016-2021 1.37% Population Age 18-64 819,455 Median Age 35.7 High School Diploma/GED (%) 84.52% Some College, Post Secondary Training 22.58% Associates Degree 6.37% Bachelor's Degree 16.36% Master's Degree and Beyond 9.63% Average Travel Time to Work (Minutes) 24.00 Labor Force (Annual 2015) 597,971 Unemployed (Annual 2015) 39,054 2015 Annual Average Wage 37,211 Source: Younger Assocaites, Claritas, U.S. Census Bureau, ESRI, IPEDS. |
Workforce Training
Two post-secondary institutions offer numerous training opportunities for industries and the workforce: East Arkansas Community College recently completed construction on its LearningResource Center, complete with a digital library, compressed video site, and a multimedia learning center. The college has a state-of-the-art computer technology center. Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute provides technical and vocational training in various fields. Both EACC and CRTI can offer customized workforce training for area businesses and industries. |
