All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Virginia
SMU51000009093161101 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
211.50
Year-over-Year Change
6.17%
Date Range
1/1/2011 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the number of employees in local government educational services in Virginia. It provides insight into the size and dynamics of the state's public education 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 Educational Services in Virginia metric tracks the total employment in this sector, which includes public elementary and secondary schools, as well as local government-operated colleges and universities. This data point is a key indicator of the scale and labor market conditions within Virginia's public education system.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is closely watched by policymakers, education officials, and labor market analysts to understand funding, staffing, and economic factors impacting public education in Virginia.
Key Facts
- Virginia has over 132,000 local government education employees.
- Public school staffing accounts for over 80% of local government jobs in the state.
- Education services employment has grown by 5% in Virginia over the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks the total number of employees in local government educational services in the state of Virginia, including public K-12 schools and local public colleges and universities.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This employment data provides important insights into the scale and labor market conditions of Virginia's public education system, which is a major sector of the state economy and a key policy focus for government officials and education stakeholders.
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 officials, and labor market analysts closely monitor this employment trend to understand funding, staffing, and economic factors impacting public education in Virginia.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month reporting lag. While comprehensive, the metric only covers local government education services and does not include private sector or state-level education employment.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Virginia (SMU51000009093161101), retrieved from FRED.