Demographic Composition of City Project Workforce
Cincinnati
Summary
A new report shows only 26% of workers on city construction projects live in the city — $123 million in payroll going largely elsewhere — and the report will now be annual.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $123 million in project payroll, most of it leaving the city.
City residents and local workers if goals shift hiring locally.
Local residents who miss out on employment opportunities when jobs go to non-local workers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Economic and Cultural Opportunity — September 8, 2026
City officials reported that 26.7% of workers on prevailing wage city projects live in Cincinnati proper, while minority workers make up 22.6% and female workers make up 3.5% of total workers.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — September 8, 2026
A new report shows only 26% of workers on city construction projects live in the city — $123 million in payroll going largely elsewhere — and the report will now be annual.
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