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Jobs & Our Economy

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – January 2024

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – January 2024

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After losing 6,200 jobs between October and December of 2023, Colorado’s private added 5,600 jobs in January. This is the largest single month growth in the state’s private sector since June of 2023.

Colorado’s 2023 Economic Performance Index

Colorado’s 2023 Economic Performance Index

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Colorado’s ranks 13th in the nation for economic competitiveness, with high marks for income, inequality, share of people in poverty, and labor force participation.

A Snapshot of Colorado’s 2023 Economy

A Snapshot of Colorado’s 2023 Economy

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Common Sense Institute tracked Colorado’s major economic highlights from 2023 in the following categories: jobs, inflation, labor force, and population.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – December 2023 Update

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – December 2023 Update

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In recent months, Colorado’s employment growth has been sustained by robust government job gains in excess of private sector job losses. While Colorado added 300 total non-farm jobs in December, the private sector declined for the fourth straight month, losing 1,700 jobs.

Where are the Men?

Where are the Men?

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This report explores the national decline in men’s labor force participation and compares Colorado men’s labor trends. While Colorado men participate in the labor force at higher rates than the national average, Colorado men’s participation is falling at a more rapid clip than the nation at large.