Florida's economy is rapidly growing and is a major consumer market in the nation. Florida enjoys an unemployment rate that is slightly lower than the rest of the nation at approximately 5.1%.

Monroe County

The population of the county has expanded from 5,657 in 1870 to 81,766 in 1993. Presently, about 30% of the residents live in the city of Key West. The 1992 per capita income was $22,056. Compared to any other county within Florida, Monroe County has the highest cost of living.

Millions of tourists visit Monroe County each year providing the major source of employment for local residents. Retail services, commercial fishing and government employment are additional industries in Monroe County supplying employment opportunities to it's residents.

In 1992, the labor force was 44,447. Monroe County enjoys a low unemployment rate in 1995 was 3.4%. The median housing cost for Monroe County 1994 is $151,200 with the average household size at 2.30.

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Florida Employment Statistics

Job Listings in Key West

Florida's Seafood Industry

Florida's Aquaculture Companies

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