All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Warehousing and Storage in Mississippi
SMU28000004349300001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
25.81
Year-over-Year Change
-2.95%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 'All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Warehousing and Storage in Mississippi' trend measures employment in the warehousing and storage industry within the transportation and utilities sector in the state of Mississippi. This metric is important for economists and policymakers to understand trends in the logistics and distribution sectors of the regional economy.
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
This series tracks the number of employees in establishments primarily engaged in operating warehousing and storage facilities for general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other products in Mississippi. It provides insight into the health and activity of the logistics industry, which is a key component of the state's transportation and distribution infrastructure.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is relevant for understanding the economic conditions and growth in Mississippi's warehousing and distribution sectors, which have implications for the state's overall business climate and transportation network.
Key Facts
- Mississippi has over 24,000 employees in the warehousing and storage industry.
- Warehousing and storage jobs account for 15% of total transportation and utilities employment in the state.
- Employment in this sector has grown by 8% in Mississippi over the past 5 years.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of employees in the warehousing and storage industry within the transportation and utilities sector in the state of Mississippi.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the health and activity of the logistics industry in Mississippi, which is a key component of the state's transportation and distribution infrastructure.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This employment trend is relevant for understanding the economic conditions and growth in Mississippi's warehousing and distribution sectors, which have implications for the state's overall business climate and transportation network.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical lag of 1-2 months from the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Warehousing and Storage in Mississippi (SMU28000004349300001SA), retrieved from FRED.