Glades County’s central location also gives employers access to a workforce in excess of 200, 000 in the six county Heartland region of South Central Florida, within a 45-minute drive time of any site in Glades County.
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Regional Demographics |
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| Population | 254,018 |
| Available Workforce | 125,264 |
| Population Median Age | 40.2 |
| Median Household Income | $30,442 |
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Regional Workforce |
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| Employment | |
| Total Labor Pool | 125,264 |
| Labor Force % of Population | 43.5% |
| Unemployment Rate (Nov 2008) | 9.3% |
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Workforce Age Group |
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| 18-21 | 11,868 |
| 22-29 | 21,457 |
| 30-39 | 29,000 |
| 40-49 | 27,515 |
| 50-64 | 35,424 |
| Total | 125,264 |
| Employment by Sector | |
| Agriculture/Mining | 18.4% |
| Education/Health/Social Services | 18.0% |
| Retail Services | 11.9% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Arts/Entertainment/Food Services | 7.6% |
| Public Administration | 7.0% |
| Professional/Scientific/Mgmt Svcs | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Other Services | 4.8% |
| Transportation/Warehousing/Utilities | 4.1% |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | 4.0% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3.3% |
| Information Services | 1.7% |
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Regional Education Attainment |
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| Population 25 years and over | 154,378 |
| High school graduate or higher | 66.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10.5% |
Post Secondary Schools in the area
Students from the Glades County School District have a number of options for continuing their education near home. CDL training by Suncoast Trucking Academy and other technical training are offered at the Glades County Regional Training Center, adjacent to Americas Gateway Logistics Center, while students can pursue an associates degree in a variety of disciplines at Florida Southwestern State College, in LaBelle, roughly 20 minutes west of Moore Haven. In addition, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd, S., Fort Myers, is roughly an hour away.