Census Bureau releases County Business Patterns report (third in a series)
October 7th, 2005 - by admin
By Jeff Fleming
This chart compares the annual payroll generated within a county to its resident population.
Comparing the two columns, a lopsided differential between payroll and population means the county is an “economic engine” (generates jobs and payroll). A lopsided differential between population and payroll indicates a “bedroom community” (residents live in the county, but work elsewhere). Those in between have achieved a reasonable balance of jobs and residents.
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