Workforce

The size and quality of Weatherford’s workforce is projected to grow by leaps and bounds. Experts predict that the population of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex will increase by more than 50% in the next quarter century. In fact, according to the U.S. Census, Weatherford’s population has exploded by 94% since 2000. As more people settle into our region, Weatherford will benefit significantly with access to a workforce that grows smarter, more diverse, and more talented every year.

Today, Weatherford has a population of around 38,000, with more than 150,000 in our primary trade area and 250,000 in our secondary trade area. Our workforce is rooted in frontier values. They’re hard-working with good habits and honest, common sense. Around half of our employed population commutes east to the Fort Worth area (average commute time in Weatherford is 26 minutes). With quality jobs available in our city, it’s easy to reverse that flow of workers. For companies looking to relocate or expand in Weatherford, that means a skilled, diverse workforce of more than one million is nearby and ready to go.