Talent Pool
Explore Key Features of the Current Labor Force
This collection of data dashboards provides key insights into the current health and structure of Colorado’s labor market. Visualizations track the state’s unemployment trends against the U.S. average and analyze the demographics and balance of available jobs versus job seekers.
Unemployment Rate for Colorado and the U.S.
The unemployment rate measures the share of workers in the labor force who do not have a job but who are available for work and actively seeking employment.
Colorado Labor Force Demographics
Colorado’s labor force participation rate by age, sex, education, and race/ethnicity.
Job Openings Per Unemployed Ratio
This chart provides a dynamic measure of labor market health and tightness by comparing the number of unemployed individuals to the number of available job openings over time. It offers a comparative view of the supply-and-demand balance for labor in Colorado versus the national average.
Additional Resources:
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Tableau Dashboard for more interactive visualizations about Colorado’s labor force, including year-to-year trends.
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Site for press releases.
- CDHE’s 2025 Return on Investment Report further explores how education attainment impacts employment rates and wages.
- Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD): Utilize this U.S. Census Bureau resource for comprehensive data on worker demographics, job flows, and regional employment trends.
- U.S. Census Bureau Data Portal: Access the primary platform for exploring high-level national and local workforce statistics through the American Community Survey and other census datasets.
