All Employees: Government: Local Government Excluding Educational Services in Arkansas
SMU05000009093200001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
47.50
Year-over-Year Change
0.64%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of local government employees in Arkansas, excluding those in the education sector. It provides insights into the size and composition of the public sector workforce within the state.
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 Arkansas trend represents the monthly count of non-education local government workers in Arkansas. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to analyze the labor market, public spending, and the role of the public sector in the state's economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of public and private employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for understanding state and local fiscal conditions, as well as the broader economic performance and policy environment in Arkansas.
Key Facts
- Arkansas has over 100,000 local government employees.
- Local government is a major employer in the state, accounting for 7% of total nonfarm jobs.
- The education sector makes up about half of local government employment in Arkansas.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of local government employees in Arkansas, excluding those working in the education sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insights into the size and composition of the public sector workforce in Arkansas, which is important for understanding state and local fiscal conditions, as well as the broader economic performance and policy environment.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of public and private employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists use this trend to analyze the labor market, public spending, and the role of the public sector in the Arkansas economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to periodic revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and may have a short delay in reporting.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Excluding Educational Services in Arkansas (SMU05000009093200001), retrieved from FRED.