Demographics
At the end of January 2010, there were 31,500 workers employed in the Bemidji laborshed area. There was also an overall 8.5% growth in the working age population in that laborshed over the last four years with an 11.1% growth rate in Beltrami County. The City of Bemidji / Beltrami County Labor Market Area (LMA) includes Beltrami, Hubbard and Clearwater Counties. Census commuting data shows that Beltrami County draws 16% of its workers from surrounding counties, mainly Hubbard (7.8%) and Clearwater (3.4%). Growth in the working-age population and relatively higher unemployment indicates worker availability. The growth trend of the Beltrami County LMA working-age population demonstrates the ability to supply workers for new and expanding businesses. In addition, unemployed workers are available. The higher unemployment rate compared to Minnesota and the U.S. indicates a relatively loose labor market.
| Labor Statistics, May, 2010 | ||||
| County | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | |
| Number | Rate | |||
| Beltrami | 21,292 | 19,702 | 1.590 | 7.5% |
| Hubbard | 9,368 | 8,542 | 826 | 8.8% |
| Clearwater | 4,192 | 3,655 | 527 | 12.6% |
| LMA Total | 34,852 | 31,899 | 2943 | 8.4% |
| Unemployment Rate Comparison |
Minnesota | 6.4% | ||
| U.S. | 9.3% | |||
| Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). | ||||
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