Thanks to an increasingly diversified economy, the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) leads the State of Florida in job growth, and Florida has led the nation in the creation of new jobs for more than 5 years. The State of Florida also has the fastest rate of job growth and the lowest unemployment rate among the ten most populous states.
| Education Level | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 15,665 | |
| Population 18 to 24 years | 2,937 | |
| Less than high school graduate | 7.6% | |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.3% | |
| Some college or associate's degree | 51.9% | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | |
| Population 25 years and over | 19,648 | |
| Less than 9th grade | 5.9% | |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.0% | |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.7% | |
| Some college, no degree | 22.7% | |
| Associate's Degree | 13.3% | |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.4% | |
| Percent high school graduate or higher | 91.1% | |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% |
