Workforce Statistics
A vibrant, well-educated and growing workforce.
The City of Mequon's population has over twice as many people with a bachelor's degree or higher than the State of Wisconsin, and nearly 60% of Mequon's population is apart of the labor force.
| Indicator | Mequon | Wisconsin | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force | 15,270 | 3,159,600 | 160,145.000 |
| Employment | 14,331 | 3,059,200 | 153,168,000 |
| Unemployment | 939 | 100,400 | 6,977,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.90% | 3.4 % | 4.4 % |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 59.50 % | 68.80 % | 62.9 % |
The data use to populate the above table came from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (updated June 2017) and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development ( updated September 2017).
