Workforce

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2007 population in Local Area V, which includes Miami County, at 281,278. It represents 10 percent of the total population in the state. Between 2006 and 2007, eight of the regions 17 counties showed an increase in population, led by Miami County with a 2.5 percent increase.

The Miami County Labor Basin includes portions of counties in Kansas and Missouri. These reports assess the “Available Labor Pool” in this labor basin. The “Available Labor Pool” includes persons who are looking for employment or would consider changing their jobs for the right employment opportunity. The report details their educational levels, willingness to commute and pay expectations.

Much of the data presented in these reports are the same for all of the communities. However, the center-point analysis presented on pages 20 – 22 is unique to each community.

Miami County Labor Basin

• Fontana Final Report
• Louisburg Final Report
• Osawatomie Final Report
• Paola Final Report
• Spring Hill Final Report

Miami County Region

Labor Supply
2007 Annual Averages

Employers

Top 3 Industries with Most Employment
Manufacturing
Local Government
Health Care and Social Assistance
Average Employment for 2007: 115,806

Average Wages

Kansas City Metro Region

While Miami County lies within Local Area V, most of the county's residents work in Local Area III where Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties are located.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2007 population in Local Area III at 753,878. This three-county area represents approximately 27 percent of the total population in the state. Between 2006 and 2007, all three counties showed an increase in population.

Labor Supply
2007 Annual Averages

Employment

Top Three Industries with Most Employment
Retail Trade
Health Care and Social Assistance
Local Government
Average Employment for 2007: 417,938

Average Wages