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Labor Market Information

Regional Information

Local Area II - Area Profile 2007

Population
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2007 population in Local Area II to be 551,595, up 0.4 percent from 2006. It represents approximately 19.9 percent of the total population in the state. Between 2006 and 2007, 10 of the 17 counties showed an increase in population, led by Pottawatomie County with 2.6 percent increase.

Labor Supply

2007 Annual Averages

Civilian Labor Force 293,437
Employment 281,602
Unemployment 11,835
Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Find the most recent labor force data at: http://www.dol.ks.gov/lmis/lfe/lfecurrent.html

Employment

Top 3 Employing Industries for 2007

      1. Local Government
      2. Health Care and Social Assistance
      3. Retail Trade


Annual Average Employment for 2007
245,732

Find the most recent employment data at: http://www.dol.ks.gov/lmis/ALMIS/qcew/industry.html

Wages

Total Wages for 2007
$8,032,408,329
Average Weekly Wage for 2007
$629

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Kansas Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Services
401 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3182
785.296.5000
Fax: 785.296.5286


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Page last updated June 26, 2008