Civilian Labor Force: (Place of Residence Data) June, 2006 (Preliminary) |
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Source: Kansas Department of Labor, July, 2006
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Nonfarm Wage and Salary Employment: (Place of Work Data)
June, 2006 (Preliminary) - (Employment in Thousands) |
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Numbers reported are in thousands (x 1,000);
Source: Kansas Department of Labor, July, 2006
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Employment within Shawnee County is stable with predictable seasonal changes in various sectors of the economy. During the past twelve months, employment numbers within the county varied by 2.7%.
Shawnee County Employment: 2005 - 2006 |
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Source: Kansas Department of Labor, 2006
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Labor Force
Each day more than 18,000 men and women come “into” Topeka/Shawnee County for employment. Shawnee County has one of the highest job/resident ratios in the State of Kansas and is a major “job magnet” community within northeastern Kansas. Close to 20% of the employment within the county is held by out-of-county commuters. Generally, the employment picture in Topeka/ Shawnee County is fairly positive. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) added 1,000 non-farm jobs over 2005, reaching a total of 109,600 jobs in January 2006.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2003. (Based on 2000 employment counts)
Major Employers: Shawnee Co. Employment of 500 or more |
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Source: Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, June, 2006
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