Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, MN-WI

Labor Force Summary

Population

3724490

/ As of 2024 /

Increased

84598

/ Over The Last 5 Years /

Projected Growth

51281

/ Over The Next 5 Years /

Employment Declined

0.1%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

2134785

/ As of 2024 /

2473

/ Decrease Over Last 5 Years /

Projected to grow by 52,463 over next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

10.6%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

29.3%

Total Employable Population

2966145

Not in Labor Force

878720

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

2087425

/ Unemployed: 618 28 /

Under 16

769638

/ & Military, Institution /

Unemployment Rate

2.96%

/ April 2025 /

Down From

6.42%

/ From 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Health Care and Assistance

Government

Manufacturing

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

20662

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Management

Business & Financial Operations

Healthcare Support

Transportation & Material Moving

Educational Instruction and Library

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Management

Sales & Related

Office & Administrative Support

Business & Financial Operations

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