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www.1-800-ARKANSAS.com. Economic Indicators State, Regional*, and US Comparisons. The 12-state region consists of AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Regional averages are weighted averages. Source: US Census Bureau, Internet Release date: March 21, 2003.
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Economic IndicatorsState, Regional*, and US Comparisons • The 12-state region consists of AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Regional averages are weighted averages. • Source: US Census Bureau, Internet Release date: March 21, 2003.
Economic IndicatorsState, Regional*, and US Comparisons • The 12-state region consists of AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Regional averages are weighted averages. • Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Economic IndicatorsState, Regional*, and US Comparisons • The 12-state region consists of AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Regional averages are weighted averages. • Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The Changing US EconomyServices vs. Manufacturing Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
The Changing Arkansas EconomyServices vs. Manufacturing Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
The Current Arkansas EconomyLargest Employers in Arkansas - 2003 Manufacturing 1. Tyson Foods 2. Pilgrim’s Pride 3. Whirlpool 4. Georgia Pacific 5. International Paper 6. Cooper Tire 7. OK Industries 8. ConAgra 9. Emerson Electric 10. Superior Industries Non-Manufacturing 1. State/Local Government 2. Wal-Mart 3. Federal Government 4. JB Hunt 5. Baptist Health 6. Triad Hospitals 7. Alltel Corporation 8. Dillard’s 9. Arkansas Children’s Hospital 10. Kroger’s Sources: ES-202 Data, Arkansas Employment Security Department, Corporate Web Pages, American Business Directory, Info USA.
The Current Arkansas EconomyArkansas Gross State Product Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce.
The Current Arkansas EconomyArkansas Covered Employment Source: Covered Employment and Earnings 2002, Arkansas Employment Security Department.
Lowest 5 Highest 5 Rank Manufacturing Employees LQ Non-Manufacturing Employees LQ Rank Manufacturing Employees LQ Non-Manufacturing Employees LQ 1. Paper $870.62 13,069 2.82 Mgt of Companies $1,156.45 22,495 1.56 1. Apparel $366.53 2,822 .94 Accommod & Food Serv $196.27 78,498 .91 2. Chemicals $855.41 5,538 .71 Utilities $1,045.97 6,830 1.36 2. Leather $378.08 1,926 4.58 Arts, Ent, & Rec $255.86 8,902 .59 3. Petroleum Prod $853.96 934 .93 Health Care $841.31 37,406 .96 3. Food Products $470.62 52,819 4.11 Admin & Waste Services $330.39 48,711 .76 4. Primary Metals $815.37 8,373 1.94 Pro/Tech Services $758.88 29,786 .53 4. Furniture $504.10 9,475 1.86 Retail Trade $351.31 129,995 1.03 5. Textile Mills $802.27 406 .50 Wholesale $749.69 44,864 .94 5. Misc Mfg $507.48 7,583 1.30 Other Services $406.75 25,985 .91 Average Weekly Earnings and Industry Concentrations in Arkansas-2002 (Average Weekly Earnings of $533.28) Source: From data obtained from Arkansas Covered Employment and Earnings, 2002 Annual Averages.