Labor Force Trends


 
Labor Force Trends
With the ideal location and attractive quality of life, companies seeking to attract key employees have the right ingredients in Manatee County.
Manatee County Labor Force 
Year Labor Force
2012 140,141
2011 140,474
2010 144,925
2009 145,437
2008 147,222
2007 153,644
2006 153,698
2005 147,826
2004 141,994
2003 136,000
2002 132,003
Source:Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics
Manatee County Annual Unemployment Rate
Year Unemployment
Rate
2012 8.8%
2011 10.8%
2010 12.4%
2009 11.5%
2008 6.8%
2007 4.0%
2006 3.0%
2005 3.4%
2004 4.1%
2003 4.7%
2002 4.8%
2001 4.0%
Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics, Local Area Unemployment, Jan. 2013