Category: Economics
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Kansas GDP
In the third quarter of 2018, the Kansas economy grew at the annual rate of 2.3 percent, down from 4.7 percent the previous quarter.
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Sedgwick County job growth exceeds national rate
In the third quarter of 2018, Sedgwick County quarterly job growth exceeded the national rate for the first time in nearly ten years.
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Wichita jobs and employment, December 2018
For the Wichita metropolitan area in December 2018, jobs are up, the labor force is up, and the unemployment rate is down when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows a slowdown in the rate of job growth and a rising unemployment rate.
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State tax collections updated
Now updated with data through the third quarter of 2018, quarterly state and local government tax collections.
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Kansas jobs, December 2018
For Kansas in December 2018, a growing labor force and more jobs, but a slightly rising unemployment rate.
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Wichita migration not improving
Data from the United States Census Bureau shows that the Wichita metropolitan area has lost many people to domestic migration, and the situation is not improving.
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Wichita employment to grow in 2019
Jobs are forecasted to grow in Wichita in 2019, but the forecasted rate is low.
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Wichita employment, November 2018
For the Wichita metropolitan area in November 2018, jobs are up, the labor force is up, and the unemployment rate is down, compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows a slowdown in the rate of job growth.
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Kansas jobs, November 2018
For November 2018, a growing labor force and more employment, but growing more slowly from October.
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Kansas personal income rises
Kansas personal income grew in the third quarter of 2018, but slower than in most states.
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Sedgwick County income and poverty
Census data show Sedgwick County continues to fall behind the nation in two key measures.
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Wichita employment, October 2018
For the Wichita metropolitan area in October 2018, jobs are up, the labor force is up, and the unemployment rate is down, compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows a slowdown in the rate of job growth.