All Employees: Leisure and Hospitality: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation in Missouri

SMS29000007071000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

51.60

Year-over-Year Change

4.03%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures employment in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector of Missouri's leisure and hospitality industry. It is an important indicator of the state's tourism and consumer spending activity.

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: Leisure and Hospitality: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation in Missouri' series tracks the number of people employed in activities like performing arts, museums, amusement parks, and other recreational services across the state. This data provides insights into the health and trends of Missouri's tourism-driven economy.

Methodology

The data is collected through monthly surveys of employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

Policymakers and analysts use this employment metric to understand consumer demand and economic conditions in Missouri's leisure and entertainment sectors.

Key Facts

  • Missouri's arts/entertainment/recreation sector employed over 70,000 workers as of 2022.
  • Employment in this sector has rebounded strongly since pandemic lows in 2020.
  • The leisure and hospitality industry accounts for over 10% of Missouri's total non-farm employment.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the number of people employed in arts, entertainment, and recreation activities within Missouri's leisure and hospitality industry.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This employment metric provides insights into the health and trends of Missouri's tourism-driven economy, which is an important sector for the state.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and analysts use this employment data to understand consumer demand and economic conditions in Missouri's leisure and entertainment sectors.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month delay from the reference period.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Leisure and Hospitality: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation in Missouri (SMS29000007071000001), retrieved from FRED.