GNRC Economic Data Highlights - Sept 2021

Source: ACS 5‐year estimates 2015‐2019

Employment: By Industry by Race

“Blue Collar” Jobs

“White Collar” Jobs

37% more likely to work in production/ logistics

21% more likely to work in construction

33% more likely to work in management, business, or science industries

37% more likely to work in service

In our region, Nonwhite and/or Hispanic/Latino workers are more likely to be in “blue collar” jobs compared to White, Not Hispanic workers. These jobs include service occupations, construction and maintenance, and production, transportation, and material moving occupations.

In our region, White, Not‐Hispanic workers are more likely to have occupations within management, business, and science industries including engineering, finance, media, education, legal work, and healthcare.

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