Business Data
Labor
The Richmond metro area is a magnet for labor, drawing a workforce from more than 40 localities statewide. Diverse industries and companies combined with numerous educational institutions provide an ample supply of employees with positive work attitudes and a range of skills and experience for new and expanding companies.
| Civilian Labor Force | 639,152 |
| Employment | 589,228 |
| Unemployment | 49,924 |
| Unemployment Rate (Percent) | 7.8 |
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, December 2009.
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