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El Paso is home to a youthful population1 whose labor force is diverse, bilingual, and ready for an expanding economy. Coupled with a strong work ethic and an excellent educational system, the rapidly growing El Paso labor force continues to attract a variety of industries to the region.

Population by Age

El Paso Labor Force Update

  • The El Paso MSA added 5,900 jobs from December 2005 to December 2006 for an annual growth rate of 2.2 percent. You can find more information on employment by industry and unemployment information by clicking here.

  • The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas also provides monthly information on the maquila industry which can be found here.

1 Median age of 31.5 compared to a national median age of 36.4.U.S. Census, 2005 American Communty Survey
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