Monthly retail sales by state and major retail sector, in an interactive visualization.
The United States Census Bureau has released an experimental data product reporting monthly retail sales at the state level for major retail sectors. I’ve gathered the data and created an interactive visualization. (more…)
Since the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas recovered? (more…)
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.
Data released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the United States Department of Labor, shows a mostly improving employment picture in Kansas for July 2021 when compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate rose slightly, but the number of jobs rose more than in April or May. (more…)
In July 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate fell from June.
As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation remained high in July. (more…)
The Wichita metropolitan area often suffers from negative domestic migration, but in 2020 domestic migration was positive. (more…)
For July 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 38.6 percent less than July 2020. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)
How has Wichita fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other metropolitan areas? (more…)
For the Wichita metropolitan area in June 2021, the number of unemployed persons is down, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. The recent trend is showing smaller changes. (more…)
New U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Kansas continues to have low rates of domestic migration, with more people moving from Kansas than moving to the state. (more…)