Indicators Idaho

was 73,082 in 2018, compared to 70,740 a year earlier.
increased by 40 percent in the 1970s, increased by 23 percent in the 1980s, increased by 36 percent in the 1990s, and increased by 13 between 2000 and 2010.
ranked 4^th – from most to least – among the 44 counties in 2018.

To get the most out of this indicator . . .

Ask questions:

· Is the total number of jobs increasing or decreasing?

· How many jobs have been gained or lost in the last year?

· How does local job growth compare to state or national job growth?

Look at other indicators:

· “Population: Population” – If your local population is growing, is the number of jobs also growing?

· “Employment: Employment by industry” – Which industries are experiencing the most job growth?

· “Employment: Wage per job” – Do local jobs provide above-average wages?

· “County types: County economic base codes” – What is your county’s primary economic activity, a.k.a. economic base?

Dig deeper:

· Look at the county rankings for your state and/or view maps to see how your county compares to others.

· Download data for your county or state to see the total number of jobs from year to year.

· Take a Big Picture view of your county.

· If you have specific questions, send us an e-mail.

Source: 1969-2018: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Data, Local Area Personal Income, Table CA25, (http://www.bea.gov/iTable/iTable.cfm?ReqID=70&step=1); DATE LAST UPDATED: November 14, 2019.