Labor Market:

Labor Force
In 2006, 10,700 residents, or nearly 50 percent of Colusa Counties’ population, were members of the labor force, compared to 48 percent in California. The labor force has varied annually over the last ten years, with an 8 percent increase in 2006. The city of Colusa has the strongest labor force in Colusa County, with 3,300 members in 2006 and a 19 percent increase since 1996. Between 1996 and 2006, the city of Williams saw a 32 percent increase in the labor force. Comparatively, the state of California saw a 13 percent increase in the labor force during the same time.

Total Employment
As of 2006, 10,000 members, or a 93 percent of Colusa Counties labor force, were employed, a 25 percent increase from the preceding year. In comparison, 95 percent of California’s total labor force was employed in the same year. Employment in the county is expected to continue rising in upcoming years, with a projected total of 12,660 by 2015. This steady growth in employment indicates an increase in spending power for the average worker in Colusa County and ultimately means greater economic strength in the years to come.

Unemployment
In 2006, 700 members of Colusa County's labor force were unemployed, making up 7 percent of the total labor force, and a 46 percent decrease from the previous year. The unemployment rate in 2006 was 6.7 percent, the lowest in the county in over sixteen years. Colusa County's unemployment rate, however, has been consistently higher than the California average since 1990.

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