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.
| Richmond | Virginia | USA | |
| Civilian Labor Force | 654,793 | 4,231,916 | 153,373,000 |
| Employment | 610,300 | 3,974,883 | 140,681,000 |
| Unemployment | 44,493 | 257,033 | 12,692,000 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.8 | 6.1 | 8.3 |
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, December 2011, Not Seasonally Adjusted.
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