Employment & Population

Widespread Talent
How would you like to choose your workforce from the talents of more than 6.1 million people?

The talent pool available to Greater Philadelphia companies spans a wide range of abilities, experience and industries. From highly-skilled labor to seasoned executives to self-starting entrepreneurs, the region’s workforce ranks among the best in the country.

In addition to some of the best high schools and vocational institutes in the country, a high concentration of world-class colleges and universities produce top-quality talent year after year.

In addition to the quality people of the Greater Philadelphia area, approximately 10 percent of the nation’s population is within 100 miles of the KIPC, while 30 percent is within 300 miles.

Education at Work
Greater Philadelphia boasts more than 80 colleges and universities that offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in a diverse range of disciplines, giving your company access to a highly educated workforce.

• High school graduate or above - 87%
• Baccalaureate or above - 31.2%
• Advanced degrees - 10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2002, 2003 American Community Survey

Greater Philadelphia’s Employment by Sector

• Trade, Transportation & Utilities – 19.54%    
• Education & Health Services – 17.87%
• Professional & Business Services – 14.70%
• Government – 12.96%           
• Manufacturing – 8.37%
• Financial Activities – 7.87%
• Leisure & Hospitality – 7.75%
• Other Services – 4.45%
• Construction, Nat. Resources & Mining – 4.50%
• Information Services – 1.98%

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis - Regional Economic Accounts, 2002; Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2003, Cities Ranked and Rated 2004. Select Greater Philadelphia.