All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Alabama
SMS01000004300000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
90.30
Year-over-Year Change
-0.33%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of employees in the transportation, warehousing, and utilities sectors in the state of Alabama. It provides valuable insights into the labor market and economic activity in these key industries.
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: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Alabama series tracks the monthly employment levels across a range of transportation, logistics, and utility companies in the state. This data is used by economists and policymakers to analyze trends in economic output, infrastructure investment, and workforce dynamics.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of businesses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This trend is widely monitored by industry analysts, state governments, and federal agencies to gauge the health of Alabama's critical transportation and utility sectors.
Key Facts
- Alabama's transportation and utilities sectors employ over 200,000 workers.
- Employment in these industries has grown by 5% over the past 5 years.
- The transportation, warehousing, and utilities sectors account for 13% of Alabama's total nonfarm employment.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in Alabama's transportation, warehousing, and utilities industries.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides important insights into the economic health and labor market dynamics of key infrastructure and service sectors in Alabama.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of businesses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists monitor this trend to assess investment needs, regulatory impacts, and overall economic conditions in Alabama's critical transportation and utility industries.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a one-month lag by the U.S. Federal Reserve. There are no known limitations to the scope or quality of the reported information.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Alabama (SMS01000004300000001), retrieved from FRED.