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Williamson County (Wilco) is experiencing significant population and job growth, with its population reaching approximately 235,000. It accounts for about 17% of total regional jobs, boasting nearly 130,000 jobs. Notably, Wilco has driven one-third of the region's employment growth over the last five years, with a remarkable 21% increase in employment since 2006, compared to a 9.5% rise in the Metro Statistical Area (MSA). Business relocations from Travis County have contributed 11,000 jobs since 2000, showcasing Wilco's economic diversification and rising appeal.
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Job Creation in Williamson County • With nearly 130K jobs, Wilco has about 17% of total regional jobs. • BUT, during the past 5 years Wilco has fueled fully 1/3 of the region’s employment growth. • Wilco employment has jumped more than 21% since 2006 while the MSA has expanded by only 9.5%. • Business relocations out of Travis are increasingly common and have netted 11k jobs since 2000. SOURCE: John Rees, CAPCOG and Brian Kelsey, CivicAnalytics, 2012.