Workforce
Statistics
Businesses located in the Edwardsville
and Glen Carbon region benefit from a superior workforce,
who is highly skilled and embodies a strong work ethic.
| Madison County
Average Employment - April 2008 |
| Total Labor Force |
142,171 |
| Total Employment |
135,125 |
| Total Unemployment |
7,046 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.0% |
Illinois Department
of Employment Security, 2008 - not seasonally adjusted
| St. Louis MSA
Employment Statistics - April 2008 |
| Total Labor Force |
1,437,116 |
| Total Employment |
1,360,252 |
| Total Unemployment |
76,864 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.3% |
Bureau of Labor Statistics,
2008
Edwardsville
and Glen Carbon have an influx of outside residents
working locally and throughout Madison County. Only
55% of Madison County workers reside in Madison County.
Workers in Southwestern Illinois are willing to travel
to Madison County enhance their own personal prosperity.
County
of Residence |
Miles
from Edwardsville |
Number
of workers |
Bond
Co. IL |
34 |
1,471 |
Calhoun
Co. IL |
52 |
362 |
Clinton
Co. IL |
44 |
1,598 |
Greene
Co. IL |
47 |
461 |
Jersey
Co. IL |
33 |
3,480 |
Macoupin
Co. IL |
38 |
3,897 |
Monroe
Co. IL |
46 |
421 |
Montgomery
Co. IL |
42 |
288 |
Randolph
Co. IL |
80 |
181 |
St.
Clair Co. IL |
32 |
7,044 |
Washington
Co. IL |
56 |
94 |
Franklin
Co. MO |
77 |
145 |
Jefferson
Co. MO |
67 |
489 |
St.
Charles Co. MO |
35 |
735 |
St.
Louis Co. MO |
34 |
3,801 |
Warren
Co. MO |
71 |
43 |
St.
Louis City, MO |
21 |
1,253 |
Total
and Avg Miles |
49.44 |
27,028 |
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