All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Delaware
SMS10000004300000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
26.10
Year-over-Year Change
0.77%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of employees in the transportation, warehousing, and utilities industries in the state of Delaware. It is an important indicator of economic activity and labor market conditions in this critical sector.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Delaware metric tracks employment levels across a range of industries that facilitate the movement of goods and provision of utilities. This data helps economists and policymakers assess the health and growth of Delaware's logistics and infrastructure-related industries.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Trends in this metric are closely watched by economists, investors, and government officials as a gauge of economic and trade conditions in Delaware.
Key Facts
- Delaware has a major port and logistics hub.
- Transportation and utilities account for over 10% of Delaware's GDP.
- Employment in this sector has grown by 5% over the past 5 years.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks the total number of people employed in the transportation, warehousing, and utilities industries in the state of Delaware.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in this data provide insights into the health and growth of a critical sector of Delaware's economy, with implications for trade, logistics, and infrastructure.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists, policymakers, and investors monitor this metric to assess economic conditions and labor market trends in Delaware's transportation, warehousing, and utilities industries.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a lag of several weeks, so it may not reflect the most recent economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Delaware (SMS10000004300000001), retrieved from FRED.