Labor Market Information
Regional Information
| Local Area V - Area Profile |
2007 |
Population
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2007 population in Local Area V at 281,278, up 0.3 percent from 2006. It represents 10.1 percent of the total population in the state. Between 2006 and 2007, eight of the 17 counties showed an increase in population, led by Miami County with a 2.5 percent increase.
Labor Supply
2007 Annual Averages
| Civilian Labor Force |
148,203 |
| Employment |
141,539 |
| Unemployment |
6,664 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.5% |
Find the most recent labor force data at: http://www.dol.ks.gov/lmis/lfe/lfecurrent.html
Employment
Top 3 Employing Industries for 2007
- Manufacturing
- Local Government
- Health Care and Social Assistance
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| Annual Average Employment for 2007 |
115,806 |
Find the most recent employment data at: http://www.dol.ks.gov/lmis/ALMIS/qcew/industry.html
Wages
Total Wages for 2007 |
$3,280,098,767 |
| Average Weekly Wage for 2007 |
$545 |
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