Kansas
Kansas
This month, the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, housed at Wichita State University, released online population projections by age cohort from 2000 through 2030 for all Kansas counties. Based on recent migration patterns, the state’s population is projected to increase, on average, 0.53 percent annually and grow to 3.124 million by 2030. Based on a zero migration assumption, the state’s population is projected to increase, on average, 0.71 percent annually and grow to 3.264 million by 2030.
To read the entire news release about these population projections, click here.
After a very slow labor market recovery following the 2001 recession, the Kansas job market bounced back in 2006 and continued to exhibit accelerating growth in 2007. The state is on track to add 26,500 jobs by year-end for an increase of 2 percent. As growth in the national labor market slows, Kansas employment growth is expected to moderate slightly in 2008 increasing 1.6 percent, adding 21,900 jobs. Across the board, signs are pointing toward 2008 as another good year for the Kansas economy.
To read the 2008 Kansas forecast in its entirety, click here.
In 2012, Kansas employment grew 1.4 percent and is predicted to grow another 1.8 percent in 2013. This will add nearly 24,000 jobs in Kansas this year. The production sector is expected to have the highest percentage increase in employment in 2013, with a 2.3 percent gain expected.