Indicators Idaho

was 6,506 in 2021, compared to 5,989 a year earlier.
increased by 41 percent in the 1970s, increased by 24 percent in the 1980s, increased by 40 percent in the 1990s, increased by 1 percent in the 2000s, and increased by 13 between 2010 and 2020.
ranked 28^th – from most to least – among the 44 counties in 2021.

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: 1969-2021: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Data, GDP and Personal Income, Table CAEMP25N, (https://apps.bea.gov/itable/?ReqID=70&step=1); DATE LAST UPDATED: December 13, 2022.