Labor Availability, Educational Attainment & Labor Statistics
Seguin’s proximity to the rapidly growing San Antonio and Austin corridor enables our businesses to tap into a large, diverse and skilled labor pool. An estimated 23,024 people work in the Seguin Region (78155 & 78123 Zip Codes). Data validates that most workers in the Seguin area live within a 30-minute drive time of Interstate 10 and Austin Street in Seguin (86.5%). However, the remaining 13.5% of Seguin area workers have a commute time that is greater than 30 minutes. View the graphs below to see Seguin’s labor force breakdown per area and per industry.
Labor Availability
Seguin Region Labor Shed (ZCTA: 78155 & 78123)
| 30 Minute Drive Time | 45 Minute Drive Time | 60 Minute Drive Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Workers - Seguin Region | 19,835 | 20,788 | 21,409 |
| Labor Force Size (Age 16+) | 354,789 | 1,177,164 | 1,809,313 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 64% | 64.3% | 65.7% |
| Prime-Age Labor Force Size (Age: 25-54) | 229,003 | 787,046 | 1,223.796 |
| Prime-Age Labor Force Rate | 80.9% | 80.6% | 81.8% |
Source: JobsEQ. Data as of 2018Q4 *Note: Figure represents the number of people within a 30/45/60 minute drive time from Austin Street and Interstate 10 who work in the Seguin Region. The Seguin Region is defined as the 78155 and 78123 Zip Codes.
Seguin Labor Drive Time Map
Educational Attainment
Educational Attainment: Population: 18- 24 Years
| City of Seguin | Guadalupe County | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population 18-24 Years | 3,342 | 13,360 |
| Less than High School Graduate | 23.3% | 15.9% |
| High School Graduate (Includes Equivalency) | 31.1% | 41.5% |
| Some College or Associate's Degree | 39.5% | 36.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6.2% | 5.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Educational Attainment: Population: 25 Years and Over
| City of Seguin | Guadalupe County | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population 25 Years and Over | 18,048 | 95,359 |
| Less than 9th Grade | 9.7% | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 12.5% | 6.7% |
| High School Graduate (Includes Equivalency) | 35.8% | 29.9% |
| Some College, No Degree | 20.5% | 22.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.9% | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.4% | 17.2% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 5.2% | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Educational Attainment, Age 25-64: 30, 45 and 60 Minute Drive Time
| 30 Minute Drive Time* | 45 Minute Drive Time* | 60 Minute Drive Time* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No High School Diploma | 12.3% | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| High School Graduate | 29.6% | 27.9% | 24.9% |
| Some College, No Degree | 24.5% | 23.0% | 22.3% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.4% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.2% | 17.2% | 21.0% |
| Postgraduate Degree | 8.0% | 8.4% |
10.6% |
Source: JobsEQ. Data as of 2019Q3 *Note: Figure represents the number of people within a 30/45/60 minute drive time from Austin Street and Interstate 10 who work in the Seguin Region. The Seguin Region is defined as the 78155 and 78123 Zip Codes.
Labor Force Statistics
|
Region |
Unemployment Rate (April 2020) |
Unemployment Rate (March 2020) |
Unemployment Rate (Feb 2020) |
Unemployment Rate (April 2019) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
City of Seguin |
10.6% |
4.1% |
3.0% |
2.6% |
|
Guadalupe County |
10.9% |
3.9% |
2.9% |
2.5% |
|
San Antonio MSA |
13.2% |
4.2% |
3.1% |
2.6% |
| State of Texas | 13.0% |
5.1% |
3.6% | 3.0% |
| United States | 14.4% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.3% |
City of Seguin - BLS Data
| Year | Month | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jan | 13,818 | 13,373 | 445 | 3.2 |
| 2019 | Jan | 13,498 | 13,006 | 492 | 3.6 |
| 2018 | Jan | 13,268 | 12,796 | 472 | 3.6 |
| 2017 | Jan | 13,033 | 12,483 | 520 | 4.0 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 367 Jobs Added from January 2019 to January 2020
- 210 Jobs Added from January 2018 to January 2019
- 313 Jobs Added from January 2017 to January 2018
Guadalupe County - BLS Data
| Year | Month | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jan | 82,501 | 80,029 | 2,472 | 3.0 |
| 2019 | Jan | 80,617 | 77,829 | 2,788 | 3.5 |
| 2018 | Jan | 79,199 | 76,573 | 2,626 | 3.3 |
| 2017 | Jan | 77,614 | 74,662 | 2,952 | 3.8 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 2,200 Jobs Added from January 2019 to January 2020
- 1,256 Jobs Added from January 2018 to January 2019
- 1,911 Jobs Added from January 2017 to January 2018
San Antonio/New Braunfels MSA - BLS Data
| Year | Month | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jan | 1,220,729 | 1,181,419 | 39,310 | 3.2 |
| 2019 | Jan | 1,192,796 | 1,150,297 | 42,499 | 3.6 |
| 2018 | Jan | 1,172,943 | 1,131,952 | 40,991 | 3.5 |
| 2017 | Jan | 1,156,355 | 1,110,595 | 45,760 | 4.0 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 31,122 Jobs Added from January 2019 to January 2020
- 18,345 Jobs Added from January 2018 to January 2019
- 21,357 Jobs Added from January 2017 to January 2018
Area Labor Force Population Growth - BLS Data
| Area Labor Force Growth | 2000-2015 | 2005-2015 | 2010-2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seguin | 24.5% | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| Guadalupe County | 60.5% | 41.0% | 12.3% |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA | 34.1% | 22.9% | 8.1% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
