Author: Bob Weeks
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Monthly state retail sales
Monthly retail sales by state and major retail sector, in an interactive visualization.
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Counting jobs in Kansas
Since the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas recovered?
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Wichita Population
The Wichita metro population grew from 2010 to 2020, but at a slow rate.
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Kansas Employment Situation, July 2021
In Kansas for July 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working rose, and the unemployment rate rose, all compared to the previous month.
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Inflation remains high in July
In July 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate fell from June.
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Migration to and from Wichita
The Wichita metropolitan area often suffers from negative domestic migration, but in 2020 domestic migration was positive.
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Downtown Wichita Business Activity
Business activity in downtown Wichita continues to rise.
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Downtown Wichita Tax Base
There’s been much investment in downtown Wichita. But it isn’t evident in the assessed value of property, although the recent trend is positive.



