Summary• Fastest Growing Region in state. Population growth driven by job growth.• Migration – how do we continue to attract and retain the best worker for the right job.• Aging – fastest growing age group, labor force, jobs, income, housing, public finance• Labor force – strategies to increase labor force participation• Very diverse economic base – major benefit.• Lots of commuting, especially out of Weld.• Weld has a more diverse population – Race/Ethnicity• Plan for risks - in industries, climate, labor, water, downturns
Thank you State Demography Office Department of Local Affairs Elizabeth Garner [email protected] 303-864-7750Demography.dola.colorado.gov
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