All Employees: Government: U.S. Postal Service in Connecticut
SMU09000009091912001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7.69
Year-over-Year Change
-2.61%
Date Range
1/1/2002 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of government employees in the U.S. Postal Service in the state of Connecticut. It provides insights into the size and employment trends of this critical public sector institution.
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: U.S. Postal Service in Connecticut series tracks the total number of workers employed by the U.S. Postal Service in the state of Connecticut. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to assess the size and labor trends of the postal service workforce at the state level.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of public sector employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This economic indicator is relevant for understanding the role of the public sector and government employment in local and regional economies.
Key Facts
- Connecticut has over 5,000 U.S. Postal Service employees.
- Postal service jobs account for 0.3% of total employment in Connecticut.
- Postal service employment in Connecticut has declined by 10% since 2010.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of government employees working for the U.S. Postal Service in the state of Connecticut.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insights into the size and employment trends of the postal service workforce, which is an important public sector institution.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of public sector employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This indicator is used by economists and policymakers to understand the role of the public sector and government employment in local and regional economies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical one-month lag.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: U.S. Postal Service in Connecticut (SMU09000009091912001SA), retrieved from FRED.