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Labor and Employment
As one of the Colorado's largest geographic County's, Yuma County has a strong pool of workers to draw from within its own boundaries as well as from surrounding communities. Our workers have a diverse range of skills, ranging from agriculture, manufacturing and retail, to healthcare, sales, education and computers. Results from a recent Northeastern Colorado Labor Force Study indicates that Yuma County has a ready willing workforce that is primed for growth to support a number of industries across a wide-variety of positions.
To review the report, click here:
http://www.northeasterncolorado.com/pdf/labor_study.pdf
| Yuma County Workforce Training and Support |
Continually dedicated to improving the quality of our workforce, Yuma County offer employers and current residents a wide range of workforce training services.
- The Colorado Workforce Center offers both employers and current residents a range of employment and training services designed to increase occupational skill sets and opportunities for local residents, while offering employers customized job training programs to meet their specific needs. To learn more, visit www.yourworkforcecenter.com
- Community College Training Network customized training programs for business and industry are also available through Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College and Colorado State University Extension.
| EMPLOYMENT |
| Yuma County |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
| Labor Force |
4,469 |
4,612 |
5,642 |
| Unemployment |
94 |
100 |
126 |
| Unemployment Rate |
2.10% |
2.17% |
2.23% |
Source: State of Colorado, Colorado Demography Section Homepage, Colorado Employment-Job & Labor Force
| EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY |
| Industry |
Number |
% Total |
| Agriculture |
668 |
18% |
| Construction |
89 |
2% |
| Manufacturing |
89 |
2% |
| Trans, Comm, Utilities |
117 |
3% |
| Wholesale/Retail |
698 |
19% |
| F.I.R.E. |
211 |
6% |
| Services |
685 |
19% |
| Government |
893 |
24% |
| Other |
210 |
6% |
| Total County |
3660 |
100% |
| AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGES |
| NAICS Code |
Industry Description |
Avg. Annual Wage |
| 11 |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting |
$27,075 |
| 21 |
Mining |
$27,072 |
| 22 |
Utilities |
n/a |
| 23 |
Construction |
$29,007 |
| 31-33 |
Manufacturing |
$28,902 |
| 42 |
Wholesale Trade |
$30,408 |
| 44-45 |
Retail Trade |
$19,512 |
| 48-49 |
Transportation |
$46,326 |
| 51 |
Information |
$32,265 |
| 52 |
Finance & Insurance |
$32,799 |
| 53 |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing |
$14,670 |
| 54 |
Professional & Technical Services |
$20,631 |
| 55 |
Management of Companies |
$36,969 |
| 56 |
Administrative Support & Waste
Management |
$53,661 |
| 61 |
Educational Services |
$24,864 |
| 62 |
Health Care Assistance |
$28,014 |
| 71 |
Arts & Recreation |
$9,325 |
| 72 |
Accommodation & Food Services |
$7,287 |
| 81 |
Other Services |
$20,922 |
| 92 |
Public Administration |
$26,382 |
Source: Colorado Labor Market Information, Dept of Labor & Employment
| INCOME |
Total Yuma County
Personal Income (2003)
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$262,614,000 |
| Per Capita Income (in $) |
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| Yuma County, Colorado |
$26,707 |
| State of Colorado |
$34,561 |
| United States |
$31,472 |
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