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Workforce

Stafford is one of Virginia’s fastest growing localities in terms of both jobs and population. The number of jobs created in Stafford between June 2004 and June 2009 was 6,226. This number is an increase of 22% or 4.4% annually. The number of Stafford businesses grew 25% between 2004 and 2009, from 1,784 to 2,235.

According to census data, the population grew 51% between 1980 and 1990 from 40,470 to 61,236, and an additional 49% to 92,446, from 1990 to 2000. The average household size of 3.01 persons and median age of 33.1 indicates that Stafford is attracting young, growing families. In addition, 81% of homes in Stafford are owner occupied.

Stafford’s labor force is vibrant and versatile. Local employers also draw from an expanded regional labor force.  In 2009, the population of the Rappahannock Region was 318,465, with a civilian labor force of 170,364.

Labor Fast Facts

  • 2009 population estimate is 124,000.
  • Civilian labor force:  66,051 (Oct. 2009)
  • At place employment:  35,062 (June 2009)
  • Unemployment Rate for 2009:  5.3%
  • Average Household Income:  $92,554
  • Average weekly wage per employee: $804 
  • Virginia is a Right-to-Work state, and has the lowest unemployment insurance rate in the nation.
  • The rate of new jobs created in Stafford between 2004 & 2009 rose 4.4% annually, exceeding the state average increase of 3.1%.*  (*Center for Public Service, UVA)

Workforce Development

Stafford has a wealth of resources available to local businesses for training current and future employees.  Please visit our Training & Education page to learn more about the K-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Workforce Development programs and resources. 

Additional Demographic Resources

 

 
 
   

1300 Courthouse Road - P.O. Box 339, Stafford, VA 22555-0339
540-658-8681 ~ 800-325-2059 ~ Fax: 540-658-6651
www.GoStaffordVa.com econdev@co.stafford.va.us


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