All Employees: Financial Activities: Finance and Insurance in Mississippi

SMU28000005552000001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

34.01

Year-over-Year Change

0.60%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the total number of employees in the financial activities and finance and insurance sectors in Mississippi. It is an important indicator of the health and growth of the state's financial industry.

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: Financial Activities: Finance and Insurance in Mississippi series tracks the total employment in the finance and insurance sector within the broader financial activities industry in the state. This data helps economists and policymakers understand the size and trends within Mississippi's financial services labor market.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

This employment trend is used to monitor the financial services industry and inform economic policies in Mississippi.

Key Facts

  • Financial activities sector employs over 88,000 in Mississippi.
  • Finance and insurance accounts for over 60% of financial activities jobs.
  • Employment in this sector has grown 5.7% over the past 5 years.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total number of employees in the financial activities and finance and insurance sectors in the state of Mississippi.

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

A: This data provides insight into the size and growth of Mississippi's financial services industry, which is an important part of the state's economy.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

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

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This employment trend is used to monitor the financial services industry and inform economic policies in Mississippi.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is subject to typical government survey delays, with the most recent month usually available after a 1-2 month lag.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Financial Activities: Finance and Insurance in Mississippi (SMU28000005552000001SA), retrieved from FRED.