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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Total Employment
State: Texas
Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the number of paid employees who were on the payroll in the pay period including March 12. This includes employees on paid leave, including sick days, holidays, and vacations.
Why is this important?
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of the local economy. Unemployment occurs when local businesses are not able to supply enough appropriate jobs for local employees and/or when the labor force is not able to supply appropriate skills to employers. A high rate of unemployment has personal and societal effects. During periods of unemployment, individuals are likely to feel severe economic strain and mental stress. Unemployment is also related to access to health care, as many individuals receive health insurance through their employer. A high unemployment rate places strain on financial support systems, as unemployed persons qualify for unemployment benefits and food stamp programs.
11,507,642
Paid Employees
Source:
U.S. Census - County Business Patterns
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: September 2024
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: September 2024
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Data Source
- U.S. Census - County Business Patterns
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Economy / Employment, Community / Demographics, Social Determinants of Health, Adults, Workforce