All Employees: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Missouri
SMU29000006562400001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
122.10
Year-over-Year Change
7.39%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures employment in the social assistance industry in Missouri, which is a key component of the education and health services sector. It provides important insights into the labor market and economic conditions in this vital service 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: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Missouri series tracks the number of people employed in social assistance roles across the state, including in areas like child daycare, individual and family services, and community food and housing services. This data is widely used by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts to understand workforce trends and economic activity in this sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Monitoring this employment trend is crucial for understanding the health of Missouri's service economy and informing relevant policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Missouri's social assistance sector employs over 100,000 workers.
- Employment in this industry has grown by 15% over the past decade.
- Social assistance jobs account for nearly 4% of total employment in Missouri.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of people employed in social assistance roles across the state of Missouri, which includes jobs in areas like child daycare, individual and family services, and community food and housing services.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Monitoring employment in Missouri's social assistance industry provides crucial insights into the health of the state's service economy and labor market, which is important for economic policymakers and industry analysts.
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 used by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to understand workforce dynamics and economic activity in Missouri's vital social assistance sector, which informs relevant policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical one-month lag, and may be subject to revisions as additional information becomes available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Missouri (SMU29000006562400001), retrieved from FRED.