Paducah has a large regional population of 850,600. Over 465,000 of these persons are in the labor force. In addition, the Paducah area has approximately 93,300 workers available for employers. unemployed and underemployed persons. Paducah has a significant number of underemployed workers. Underemployed workers are those individuals who are currently working but would take a better job if offered by a new or existing employer and who appear to possess the skills, education, and experience to qualify them to do so. The total number of underemployed workers in the area is 60,800. A majority of these underemployed workers would like to earn between $11.00/hr. and $20.99/hr.

Data compiled by GPEDC based upon the following source:

• The Pathfinders report for the Paducah, KY Area