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Cotton Farming in the US - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Cotton Farming industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. Farms in this industry primarily grow cotton, typically used in textile manufacturing, while the plant’s cottonseed is exploited for its oil and used in some livestock feeds. Much of the cotton produced domestically is exported.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2020-2025 XX%
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Related Industries
| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilseed Farming in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hay & Crop Farming in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Soybean Farming in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Corn Farming in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Cotton Growing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hay and Other Crop Growing in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Cotton Growing in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Cotton Farming in the US in 2025?
There is 14,532 people employed in the Cotton Farming in the US as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Cotton Farming in the US in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Cotton Farming in the US declined -3.8% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Cotton Farming in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Cotton Farming in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Cotton Farming in the US employ?
The average Cotton Farming in the US business is 2.4 employees.
Are businesses in the Cotton Farming in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Cotton Farming in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Cotton Farming in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Cotton Farming in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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