All Employees: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Louisiana
SMU22000006562400001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
55.60
Year-over-Year Change
2.77%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures employment in the social assistance industry within the education and health services sector in Louisiana. It provides insights into the labor market in a key service industry.
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: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Louisiana series tracks the number of people employed in social assistance roles such as child day care services, individual and family services, and community food and housing services within the broader education and health services sector in the state of Louisiana.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is useful for analyzing the strength of the social services labor market and can inform economic and workforce development policies.
Key Facts
- Louisiana's social assistance employment accounted for 3.1% of total state employment in 2022.
- Social assistance jobs in Louisiana grew by 2.5% from 2021 to 2022.
- The education and health services sector is the largest employer in Louisiana.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of people employed in social assistance roles within the education and health services sector in Louisiana.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insights into the strength of the social services labor market in Louisiana, which is important for economic and workforce development analysis.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This employment trend can inform economic and workforce development policies related to the social services industry in Louisiana.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the release schedule and potential revisions by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Louisiana (SMU22000006562400001), retrieved from FRED.