Kansas County Population
There are large differences in the trend of population among Kansas counties. (more…)
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Oct
02
Oct
Kansas tax revenue, September 2021
For September 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 20.2 percent greater than September 2020, and 4.4 percent greater than August. (more…)
18
Sep
Kansas since the start of the pandemic
How has Kansas fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other states and the nation? Updated through August 2021. (more…)
17
Sep
Kansas employment situation, August 2021
In Kansas for August 2021, the labor force rose slightly, the number of people working fell, and the unemployment rate was unchanged, all compared to the previous month. (more…)
02
Sep
Kansas tax revenue, August 2021
For August 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 15.7 percent greater than August 2020. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)
29
Aug
Monthly state retail sales
Monthly retail sales by state and major retail sector, in an interactive visualization. The United States Census Bureau has released an experimental data product reporting monthly retail sales at the state level for major retail sectors. I've gathered the data and created an interactive visualization. (more…)
23
Aug
Counting jobs in Kansas
Since the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas recovered? (more…)
20
Aug
Kansas Employment Situation, July 2021
In Kansas for July 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working rose, and the unemployment rate rose, all compared to the previous month. Data released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the United States Department of Labor, shows a mostly improving employment picture in Kansas for July 2021 when compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate rose slightly, but the number of jobs rose more than in April or May. (more…)
03
Aug
Kansas tax revenue, July 2021
For July 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 38.6 percent less than July 2020. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)
29
Jul
Migration trends in Kansas
New U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Kansas continues to have low rates of domestic migration, with more people moving from Kansas than moving to the state. (more…)
25
Jul
Business Formation in Kansas
For both business applications and business formations, Kansas is growing slowly compared to other states. (more…)
18
Jul
Kansas since the start of the pandemic
How has Kansas fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other states and the nation? Updated through June 2021. (more…)
17
Jul
Kansas employment situation, June 2021
In Kansas for June 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working rose, and the unemployment rate rose, all compared to the previous month. (more…)
07
Jul
State tax collections during the pandemic
In Kansas, as in many states, tax revenues have not been a problem. (more…)
03
Jul
Kansas tax revenue, June 2021
For June 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 14.8 percent greater than June 2020. Over the twelve months of the current fiscal year, revenue is 26.4 percent higher than at the same point of the previous year. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)
26
Jun
Kansas GDP, first quarter of 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, the Kansas economy grew at the annual rate of 7.3 percent. Gross Domestic Product grew in all states, with Kansas performing better than most states. (more…)
23
Jun
Kansas employment situation, May 2021
In Kansas for May 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working fell, and the unemployment rate was unchanged, all compared to the previous month. (more…)
20
Jun
Labor productivity in Kansas
In labor productivity, Kansas is in the middle of the nation, but ranks better among neighboring states. (more…)
11
Jun
Counting jobs in Kansas
Since the start of the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas bounced back? (more…)
04
Jun
Kansas tax revenue, May 2021
For May 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 134.7 percent greater than May 2020. Over the eleven months of the current fiscal year, revenue is 27.7 percent higher than at the same point of the previous year. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)