The East
Central Regional Planning Commission is the designated Economic
Development District for a ten county region. As such, East Central
updates economic data and evaluates emerging trends of the regional
economy. Data collected for economic development planning documents
and the comprehensive regional plan, beginning with Milestone Report 1,
are now
accessible via this website.
Labor Force Data:
Labor force information is an indicator of regional economic performance.
It shows if there is growth in the labor force and if people are able to
find work.
Table series ED-1 (Civilian Labor
Force) shows labor force data by place of residence for persons 16
and older.
Employment by Industry:
Industry specific employment data shows which industry
groups are contracting or expanding in the region.
Table series ED-2 (Non-farm Wage and Salary Employment) shows industry
specific employment information.
Table series ED-3 (Employment for
Private Agricultural Industries) shows agriculture and agriculture
related employment information.
Employment Forecasts:
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue annually develops
employment projections for all Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Table Series ED-4 (Wisconsin Metropolitan
Statistical Areas Employment Growth) provides MSA employment
forecasts.
Wages and Income:
Wage information provides insight into industry specific
rates of pay. Personal per capita income is widely used as an
indicator of economic well being.
Table Series
ED-5 (Average Weekly Wages by Industry Group)
shows average weekly wages for all industries.
Table
Series ED-6 (State, Region and County Per Capita
Income) shows personal per capita income information.
