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9 | P a g e <br />Understanding Little Canada’s Local Economy <br />Little Canada’s industry mix has shifted over time. In 2002, industrial and production <br />employment represented nearly half of all primary jobs located in the city. By 2012, that share <br />had declined substantially, before rebounding modestly by 2023. Over the same period, <br />professional and knowledge-based employment increased as a share of total jobs, while <br />institutional and public sector employment remains comparatively limited. <br />Figure 4 – Employment in Little Canada by Industry, 2002-2023 <br /> <br />Source – 2002, 2012, & 2023 LEHD Data <br />Compared to neighboring communities and the broader metropolitan area, Little Canada remains <br />more heavily weighted toward industrial and production activity. At 36.2 percent of total <br />employment, the city’s industrial share exceeds the metropolitan average of 25.1 percent and is <br />higher than most reference communities. <br />Figure 5 – Industrial and Production Employment as a Share of Total Jobs <br /> <br />Source – 2023 LEHD Data <br />In addition to industry composition, wage distribution provides insight into the quality of <br />employment located in the city. LEHD wage data categorizes earnings into three bands, with <br />$40,000 representing the highest reported tier. In 2023, approximately 69 percent of primary jobs <br />0% <br />10% <br />20% <br />30% <br />40% <br />50% <br />60% <br />2002 2012 2023 <br />Industrial and Production Commercial and Consumer Services <br />Professional and Knowledge Economy Institutional and Public <br />48.4% <br />36.2% <br />21.9% <br />17.8% <br />24.8% <br />34.6%31.6% <br />40.9% <br />12.7% <br />25.1% <br />0% <br />10% <br />20% <br />30% <br />40% <br />50% <br />60% <br />Arden Hills Little <br />Canada <br />Maplewood North St. <br />Paul <br />Roseville St. Anthony Shoreview Vadnais <br />Heights <br />White Bear <br />Lake <br />Metro Area