workforce statistics
In a 2017 CNBC poll of Top States for Business, Michigan’s workforce was ranked 11th overall. That’s because our greatest natural resource is our people. From engineers, IT professionals and tradesman, to retail, manufacturing, and service workers, our skilled workforce is diverse and flexible. But the thing that really makes us unique is a combination of grit and dependability which comes from our rich history and heritage.
4.9%
Michigan 2017
Unemployment
6.2%
U.P. 2017
Unemployment
Educational Attainment
Educational Level | 2023 Population | 2022 Percent |
|---|---|---|
Less than 9th Grade | 3,266 | 2% |
9th – 12th Grade | 10,184 | 5% |
High School Diploma | 74,342 | 35% |
Some college | 49,652 | 23% |
Associate’s Degree | 25,470 | 11% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 35,809 | 16% |
Graduate or Professional Degree | 19,115 | 9% |