All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Arkansas
SMU05000009093161101 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
58.10
Year-over-Year Change
0.69%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the number of people employed in local government educational services in Arkansas. It provides insight into the state's public education workforce and can inform policy decisions around funding, staffing, and educational infrastructure.
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 Educational Services in Arkansas data series tracks the total number of individuals employed in public education at the local government level within the state. This metric is an important indicator of the size and stability of Arkansas' educational workforce.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Trends in local government educational employment are closely watched by policymakers, education administrators, and labor market analysts.
Key Facts
- Arkansas has over 50,000 local government education employees.
- Employment in this sector has grown by 10% over the past decade.
- Local education accounts for nearly 20% of total government employment in Arkansas.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This data series tracks the total number of individuals employed in public education at the local government level within the state of Arkansas.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in local government educational employment provide important insights into the size, stability, and growth of Arkansas' public education workforce, which is crucial for policymakers, administrators, and labor market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, education administrators, and labor market analysts closely monitor trends in local government educational employment to inform decisions around funding, staffing, and educational infrastructure.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a monthly basis, with a typical delay of 1-2 months from the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Arkansas (SMU05000009093161101), retrieved from FRED.