Indicators Idaho

was 7,727 in 2021, compared to 7,122 a year earlier.
increased by 62 percent in the 1970s, increased by 31 percent in the 1980s, increased by 34 percent in the 1990s, increased by 12 percent in the 2000s, and increased by 15 between 2010 and 2020.
ranked 24^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.