Population of the States
Population growth (or loss) is not distributed uniformly among the states. (more…)
11
Oct
11
Oct
Kansas County Population
There are large differences in the trend of population among Kansas counties. (more…)
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…)
19
Sep
Inflation slows in August
In August 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate fell from July. As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation remained high in August, although the trend is falling. (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…)
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…)
15
Aug
Inflation remains high in July
In July 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate fell from June. As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation remained high in July. (more…)
11
Aug
Migration to and from Wichita
The Wichita metropolitan area often suffers from negative domestic migration, but in 2020 domestic migration was positive. (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…)
14
Jul
Inflation jumps in June 2021
In June 2021, inflation rose faster than at any time since 2008. As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation jumped in June. (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…)
28
Jun
Wichita city population rises in 2020
Wichita city population rose in 2020. It was the second year of increase after two years of decline. (more…)
14
Jun
Inflation has (maybe) accelerated
The Consumer Price Index is rising, although not evenly for every item category. (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…)
25
May
Kansas since the start of the pandemic
How has Kansas fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other states and the nation? (more…)