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Workforce

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Workforce is 607,447. The population is expected to grow to 626,382 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.62%.

The median age of Workforce residents is 36.

The diversity index of Workforce is 65.6, meaning that there is a 66% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Workforce is $90,801 and projected to be $105,132 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,766, projected to be $43,039 in 2031. 3.3% of households – 20,046 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $924,727 and the average disposable income is $67,723.

There are 270,766 housing units in Workforce; 140,582 are owner-occupied, 103,531 are rented, and 26,653 are vacant. The average home value is $301,889, with 39,056 homes built in 2010 or later, and 13,069 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 17,311 businesses in Workforce, employing 223,565 workers and pulling from a labor force of 260,038 age 16 and above. 43,600 workers commute into Workforce from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

182,573 residents both live and work in/around Workforce. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 4.27% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.79% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 198,926 drive alone, 22,934 carpool, and 2,024 take public transportation. 8,962 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 26,470 residents work from home.

111,866 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 43,145 have associates degrees, 78,518 have bachelor’s degrees, and 58,288 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-10-22