Why Jacksonville

Skilled & Growing Workforce

Labor Force

Unemployment Rate

860k

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784.5k

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JACKSONVILLE IS THE 2nd Hottest Job Market in the United States. – Wall Street Journal, 2024

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760k

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IN 2024, Florida Ranked #2 Best Workforces – CNBC

Nearly 51.5% OF THE TOTAL POPULATION IS 25–64 YEARS OLD. ESRI

821k Employed Workers

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