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10 | P a g e <br />Understanding Little Canada’s Local Economy <br />in Little Canada fell within this upper wage category. This aligns with the metropolitan average <br />and places the city near the middle of the reference communities. <br />Figure 6 – Percent of Jobs Paying $40k or More a Year <br /> <br />Source – 2023 LEHD Data <br />While the city’s employment base is more industrially weighted than the region, overall wage <br />distribution remains broadly consistent with metro trends. <br /> <br />Residents in the Labor Market <br />For purposes of this section, references to residents reflect individuals who are active participants <br />in the labor market, including both employed residents and those actively seeking work. <br />A total of 4,797 Little Canada residents are active in the labor market. As with comparison <br />communities, this figure generally tracks with overall population size. Little Canada residents <br />represent approximately 0.27 percent of the total labor force within the 16-county metropolitan <br />area. <br />83% <br />69% <br />59% <br />52% <br />64% <br />53% <br />71%67% <br />58% <br />69% <br />0% <br />10% <br />20% <br />30% <br />40% <br />50% <br />60% <br />70% <br />80% <br />90% <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