Description: The Houston region offers a diverse and highly-skilled labor force of more than three million workers, larger than that of 35 states.
The Houston metro area is the most racially and ethnically diverse region in the United States and the fifth most populous metro with 7 million people. The Houston region offers a diverse and highly-skilled labor force of more than three million workers, larger than that of 35 states. The area is also a growing hub for young talent. Houston is a top 10 city for attracting millennials and ranks No. 1 in retaining college graduates.
One-third of Houstonians 25 years and older is a college graduate
Houstonians with a science, engineering or related degree