A Large, Talented, and Deep Labor Pool
With more than 200,000 workers locally and over 722,000 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 Bachelor’s 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 workforce is ready to put in a day’s work for a day’s pay.
Chesterfield Labor Force Data
| Date | Local Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2024 | 200,645 | 196,005 | 4,640 | 2.3 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Richmond MSA Labor Force Data
| Date | Regional Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2024 | 722,887 | 705,122 | 17,765 | 2.5 |
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 | # Jobs | Average Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2023 | 10,331 | 147,001 | $1,216 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
