BAKER COUNTY
2009 population estimate: 25,899. This represents a 21.9 percent increase from 1999.
The total civilian labor force in Baker County for June 2010 was 12,366, of which 10,985 were employed and 1,381 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 11.2 percent.
The total number of employees located in Baker County in 3rd Quarter 2009 was 6,848. The largest major industry sector was Health Care and Social Assistance (with 26 percent of the employment), followed by Retail Trade (44-45) (with 14 percent), and Public Administration (with 13 percent).
CLAY COUNTY
2009 population estimate: 185,208. This represents a 36.1 percent increase from 1999.
The total civilian labor force in Clay County for June 2010 was 96,322, of which 86,417 were employed and 9,905 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 10.3 percent.
The total number of employees located in Clay County in 3rd Quarter 2009 was 42,036. The largest major industry sector was Retail Trade (44-45) (with 20 percent of the employment), followed by Health Care and Social Assistance (with 15 percent), and Accommodation and Food Services (with 13 percent).
DUVAL COUNTY
2009 population estimate: 900,518. This represents a 17.7 percent increase from 1999.
The total civilian labor force in Duval County for June 2010 was 451,519, of which 398,649 were employed and 52,870 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 11.7 percent.
The total number of employees located in Duval County in 3rd Quarter 2009 was 428,693. The largest major industry sector was Health Care and Social Assistance (with 14 percent of the employment), followed by Retail Trade (44-45) (with 12 percent), and Finance and Insurance (with 10 percent).
FLAGLER COUNTY
2009 population estimate: 94,901. This represents a 102.5 percent increase from 1999.
The total civilian labor force in Flagler County for June 2010 was 32,713, of which 27,661 were employed and 5,052 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 15.4 percent.
The total number of employees located in Flagler County in 3rd Quarter 2009 was 17,403. The largest major industry sector was Retail Trade (44-45) (with 18 percent of the employment), followed by Health Care and Social Assistance (with 11 percent), and Accommodation and Food Services (with 11 percent).
NASSAU COUNTY
2009 population estimate: 72,567. This represents a 31.0 percent increase from 1999.
The total civilian labor force in Nassau County for June 2010 was 36,575, of which 32,641 were employed and 3,934 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 10.8 percent.
The total number of employees located in Nassau County in 3rd Quarter 2009 was 17,268. The largest major industry sector was Accommodation and Food Services (with 21 percent of the employment), followed by Retail Trade (44-45) (with 16 percent), and Health Care and Social Assistance (with 8 percent).
PUTNAM COUNTY
2009 population estimate: 74,608. This represents a 6.7 percent increase from 1999.
The total civilian labor force in Putnam County for June 2010 was 31,956, of which 27,667 were employed and 4,289 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 13.4 percent.
The total number of employees located in Putnam County in 3rd Quarter 2009 was 17,157. The largest major industry sector was Retail Trade (44-45) (with 15 percent of the employment), followed by Health Care and Social Assistance (with 13 percent), and Manufacturing (31-33) (with 13 percent).
ST. JOHNS COUNTY
2009 population estimate: 183,500. This represents a 57.2 percent increase from 1999.
The total civilian labor force in St. Johns County for June 2010 was 96,311, of which 87,045 were employed and 9,266 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 9.6 percent.
The total number of employees located in St. Johns County in 3rd Quarter 2009 was 52,677. The largest major industry sector was Accommodation and Food Services (with 17 percent of the employment), followed by Retail Trade (44-45) (with 14 percent), and Health Care and Social Assistance (with 12 percent).
Save for Putnam County, the regional counties have experienced large population growth in recent years. In most of the counties, the workforce represents half of the population. The counties are experiencing high unemployment rates ranging from 9.6 in St. Johns County to 15.4 in Flagler County. Health care and social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation and food services are the prevalent industries and primary sources of employment. The absence of significant manufacturing industries yields an economic portfolio that is lacking in balance. The demand for health care and social assistance will probably grow as the populace ages. The demand for accommodation and food services will probably fluctuate as the economy fluctuates. Thus, employment throughout the region is highly dependent on a vibrant consumer driven economy. Unless steps are taken to diversify the regional economy, the economic recovery will be slow and will remain vulnerable to future economic downturns.
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