All Employees: Government: Local Government Excluding Educational Services in Alabama
SMU01000009093200001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
130.50
Year-over-Year Change
2.43%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the number of local government employees in Alabama, excluding those in the education sector. It provides insight into the size and changes in the state's public sector workforce.
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: Government: Local Government Excluding Educational Services in Alabama series tracks the total number of workers employed by local governments in Alabama, excluding those in educational services. This data is used by economists and policymakers to analyze trends in public sector employment and spending at the state and local level.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of state and local government employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Monitoring this employment trend helps inform decisions around state and local budgets, public service provision, and economic development policy.
Key Facts
- Alabama has over 200,000 local government employees.
- Local government is a major employer in the state, accounting for 10% of total nonfarm jobs.
- Education services make up about half of local government employment in Alabama.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of workers employed by local governments in Alabama, excluding those in the education sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Tracking local government employment is important for understanding public sector workforce trends and informing state and local policy decisions around budgets, service provision, and economic development.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of state and local government employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This employment trend helps inform decisions around state and local budgets, public service provision, and economic development policy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with a lag of several weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Excluding Educational Services in Alabama (SMU01000009093200001), retrieved from FRED.