All Employees: Education and Health Services: Health Care and Social Assistance in Mississippi
SMU28000006562000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
144.40
Year-over-Year Change
2.48%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of people employed in the health care and social assistance industry in Mississippi. It's an important indicator of the state's health care sector and economic 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: Education and Health Services: Health Care and Social Assistance in Mississippi series tracks the total employment levels in the health care and social assistance industry in the state of Mississippi. This provides insight into the size and labor force of a key economic sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is closely watched by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to gauge the health and outlook of Mississippi's health care industry.
Key Facts
- Mississippi's health care sector employs over 200,000 people.
- Employment in health care has grown by 10% in the past 5 years.
- The industry accounts for 15% of the state's total nonfarm employment.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of people employed in the health care and social assistance industry in the state of Mississippi.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This employment trend provides insight into the size and health of a critical sector of Mississippi's economy, which is closely watched by policymakers, economists, and industry participants.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly 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 by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to gauge the health and outlook of Mississippi's health care industry, which is a major driver of the state's economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a one-month lag by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Health Care and Social Assistance in Mississippi (SMU28000006562000001), retrieved from FRED.