Colorado Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Colorado
Employment Indicators for Colorado (2024)
Total Employed
3,085,757
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
70.8 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
6.2%
Entrepreneurship
Government
14.5%
Public Sector
Colorado Workforce by Sector & Gender
Colorado Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 2,185,665 | 70.8% |
| Government | 446,702 | 14.5% |
| Self-Employed | 191,614 | 6.2% |
| Private Non-Profit | 255,650 | 8.3% |
Colorado Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.35:1 |
| Government | 0.82:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.26:1 |
Colorado Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Colorado Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.8% | 14.5% | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 71.2% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 71.6% | 13.9% | 6.3% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | 71.7% | 13.8% | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 72.1% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 72.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| 2018 | 72.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 72.4% | 13.4% | 6.3% | 7.7% |
| 2016 | 72.1% | 13.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| 2015 | 71.7% | 13.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| 2014 | 71.3% | 14.3% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
| 2013 | 70.9% | 14.5% | 6.7% | 7.7% |
| 2012 | 70.9% | 14.5% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| 2011 | 71.0% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| 2010 | 71.2% | 14.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Colorado
The largest employment sector in Colorado is Private For-Profit, which employs 70.8% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 3,085,757 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Colorado.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.35:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Colorado has shown an increase, moving from 2,456,139 to 3,085,757 according to Census Bureau records.