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Demographic Impact
Over 65% of the Agua Prieta
population is under 30 years of age. Harvest times often constrict the
workforce, many leave to support the family farm or seek migrant work in
Arizona's Sonoran Valley. Agua Prieta is also a way station for Mexican
migrant farm workers. Many Nogalean families have lived in the area for
generations, and return from the fields in the off-season.
Employment Considerations
There are 86,231 persons economically
active between the ages 12 - 49.
Unemployment Percentage
Agua Prieta's unemployment rate is
at about 20%.
Skill Ranking
Agua Prieta literacy rate of 93% is
average for border cities, with 88% of its workforce high school graduates
and an additional 8% having finished preparatory or technical school.
Education and Training
Agua Prieta has 14 high schools, 7
technical schools, and 8 professional schools. Several industrial parks
have established training centers to support the operations of their tenants.
Turnover Rates
Estimates in Agua Prieta typically run
at about 3-5% per month in most maquilas. Low wages and agricultural migration
during the harvest season contribute heavily to the total community's high turnover.
Top Maquilas
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Availability of Labor
Population and demographic projections still
point to above average growth, as Mexicali is affected by increased trade, border
migration and higher birth rates. A quick look at maquila employment in Agua Prieta reveals:
Employment Size |
% of Total Employment |
0-49 |
28% |
50-99 |
32% |
100-499 |
28% |
500-999 |
12% |
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