Data & Trends

Understanding our region’s labor market helps businesses make informed decisions about growth strategies, hiring, and locations.

Philadelphia: An Executive Summary of Economic and Demographic Trends

The economic and demographic characteristics of Philadelphia residents have shifted rapidly over the past decade. Population and employment growth, increases in educational attainment, and decreases in the overall poverty rate have all transformed the way our city functions.

2021-2022 High Priority Occupation List

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Workforce System has established High Priority Occupations (HPOs) as one component of Pennsylvania's industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs and are most likely to provide family-sustaining wages.

Quarterly Philadelphia Labor Market Report

This quarterly report offers insight into key measures of economic activity, providing leaders across public and private institutions an easy-to-access update on Philadelphia’s economy.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local and Regional Plan for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Program Years 2021-2024

Update – To access the March 12, 2021 virtual meeting PowerPoint, click here. In accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)—which establishes an integrated workforce system designed to meet the needs of businesses and job seekers—the Philadelphia Workforce Development Board is seeking public comments on its WIOA strategic plan for Program Years July […]

COVID-19 Impact on Philadelphia Dashboard

The following charts explore the effects of the local COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent City shutdown on Philadelphia’s Workforce. Data is drawn from several sources as noted.
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Patterns of Spatial Inequity: Negative Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Increasing Inequities: Uneven Impacts of the COVID-19 Economic Crisis
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Opportunity Youth in Philadelphia: Demographic Trends
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2019 High Priority Occupations
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Fast Facts and Job Openings Data: Philadelphia Labor Market in 2020