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Hispanics in Michigan Industries and Occupations
October 07, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and is dedicated to recognizing the rich history and culture of Hispanic Americans and their invaluable contributions to society. In Michigan, the Hispanic labor force has experienced growth from 179,500 in 2000 to 284,000 in 2023. This upward trend demonstrates the impact of the Hispanic community on the state. This analysis ranks which industries and occupations employ more Hispanic workers compared to others in Michigan. This data does not include seasonal migrant workers and excludes many farm occupations that would not be included on company payrolls.
Industries
In 2023, 22 percent (or 62,000) of Michigan's Hispanic and Latino workers were in employed in the state’s Manufacturing industry. This industry encompasses establishments that transform materials, substances, or components into new products and plays a significant role in providing employment opportunities for many Hispanic and Latino workers. The Leisure and hospitality industry is another notable industry employing 14 percent (40,000) of Michigan’s Hispanic and Latino workers. These include various accommodation, food services, and recreation jobs. Just under 14 percent (39,000) of Hispanic and Latino workers were employed in the Education and health services industry. Less than 1 percent of the state’s Hispanic or Latino workers were in the Mining or Information industries.
More Hispanics worked in Manufacturing than any other industry in 2023.
Source: Geographic Profiles 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupations
Within major occupational groups, service occupations employed the most Hispanic workers in Michigan at 20 percent (57,000 workers). Service occupations are primarily present in the restaurant and food services industry, but also encompass other service-providing jobs. Professional and related occupations employed the next greatest number of Hispanic or Latinos (15 percent, 44,000 workers). This group includes teachers, social workers, and healthcare professionals. Management, business, and financial operations, which includes managers and accountants, had 13 percent or 38,000 Hispanic or Latino workers. The Production group, which consists of various occupations involving operating machines and equipment to assemble goods or distribute energy, had 12 percent (35,000) of the employed Hispanic or Latino workforce. The occupational groups that employed the fewest Hispanic or Latino worker were Installation, maintenance, and repair (3 percent, 8,000 workers) and Farming, fishing, and forestry (2 percent, 6,000 workers).
One in three Hispanic or Latino workers in Michigan were employed in Service or Professional and related occupations.
Source: Geographic Profiles 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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