Labor Market Information
Regional Information
| Local Area III - Area Profile |
2007 |
Population
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2007 population in Local Area III at 753,878, up 1.5 percent from 2006. This three-county area represents almost 27.2 percent of the total population in the state. Between 2006 and 2007, all three counties showed an increase in population, led by Johnson County with 1.9 percent.
Labor Supply
2007 Annual Averages
| Civilian Labor Force |
403,219 |
| Employment |
384,793 |
| Unemployment |
18,426 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.6% |
Find the most recent labor force data at: http://www.dol.ks.gov/lmis/lfe/lfecurrent.html
Employment
Top 3 Employing Industries for 2007
- Retail Trade
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Local Government
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| Annual Average Employment for 2007 |
417,938 |
Find the most recent employment data at: http://www.dol.ks.gov/lmis/qcew/qcew.html
Wages
Total Wages for 2007
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$18,713,313,089
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| Average Weekly Wage for 2007 |
$861 |
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