MC-MNCPPC: Growth of Labor Force in Montgomery County

Growth of Labor Force in Montgomery County

Year Total Labor Force

1950 67,930

1960 133,487

1970 225,975

1980 308,701

1990 448,284

2000
477,123

Note: for the years 1950 and 1960, data reflects persons 14 years of age and older; all later years reflect persons 16 years of age and older.

Source: US Bureau of the Census; Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning, Research and Technology Center.

Growth of Labor Force in Montgomery County

Year	Total Labor Force

1950	67,930
1960	133,487
1970	225,975
1980	308,701
1990	448,284
2000	477,123
Note: for the years 1950 and 1960, data reflects persons 14 years of age and older; all later years reflect persons 16 years of age and older. Source: US Bureau of the Census; Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning, Research and Technology Center.