Laborshed 2024

Laborshed & Workforce Insights

By analyzing real commuting patterns, laborshed provides a clear, data-driven view of available talent across the bi-state region, helping employers identify opportunities and plan growth. Laborshed insights help employers make more informed decisions around recruitment, expansion and workforce strategy.

Use this data to:

  • Identify untapped labor pools within commuting distance
  • Refine recruiting strategies based on candidate mobility and interest
  • Understand education levels and workforce readiness
  • Plan for expansion with a clearer picture of available talent
Highlights
Employed
Top 5 Industries for employed workers
Non-Employed
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Labor force
Total estimated labor force 564,090 (ages 18-64)
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Commute time
14 miles & 19 minutes
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Will accept new job
32% are likely to accept a new job opportunity (of those currently employed)
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Looking for a new job
30% are actively seeking employment (of those currently employed)
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Likely to change jobs
Nearly 193,000 employed individuals likely to change employment
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Educated & willing to commute
75% have education beyond high school and willing to commute 36 minutes one-way (of those likely to change jobs)
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Manufacturing
17% (103,955 people)
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Wholesale & retail trade
15% (89,365 people)
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Healthcare & social services
14% (79,638 people)
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Transportation
10% (60,185)
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Education
9% (52,282)
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Will accept new job
67% are likely to accept employment (of those unemployed)
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Looking for a job
59% are actively seeking work (of those unemployed)
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Educated & willing to commute
Nearly 80% have education beyond high school and willing to commute 34 minutes one-way
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Homemakers & retirees
58% of homemakers and 31% of retirees are likely to accept employment

Quad Cities Regional Laborshed Report

Chris Caves
Chris Caves
Vice President, Business Retention & Expansion
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