A Large, Talented, and Deep Labor Pool

With more than 206,000 workers locally and over 743,000 regionally, Chesterfield’s labor pool is large enough to support and diverse enough to supply employees for almost any kind of new business.

Over 40% of our population has a bachelors degree or higher and more than 61% of our population is in the prime working ages.

There’s a strong work ethic here as well. Our educated work force is ready to put in a day’s work for a day’s pay.

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Chesterfield Labor Force Data

DateLocal Labor ForceEmployedUnemployedUnemployment Rate
07/01/2023206,156200,7075,4492.6

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Richmond MSA Labor Force Data

DateRegional Labor ForceEmployedUnemployedUnemployment Rate
07/01/2023743,263722,42620,8372.8

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

An Expanding Number of Available Jobs

New and expanding businesses have significantly increased the number of jobs available to county residents.

Active recruitment of basic sector industries has also provided additional employment opportunities for workers.

Businesses, Jobs and Wages in Chesterfield County

Date# Businesses# JobsAverage Weekly Wage
06/31/202311,623143,522$1,118

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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