Counties in Profile: Laramie, page 2

   Chart 3: Total Employment, 1969-1999

Chart 3 highlights employment in Laramie County. Employment is one of the most commonly used measures of health in a community. It gives a quick snap shot of the percentage of the population working and whether more or less jobs are available   over time. The chart above shows "total employment" which includes both full and part-time jobs. A slow but steady increase in the employment level is indicated by the upward trend of the columns. Overall job growth during the period was 88% or 2.8% annually. This compares with the statewide value of 104% or 3.2% annually

Chart 4: Population, 1969-1999

Chart 4 shows the population for Laramie county. Population rose slowly but steadily until the late 1980's, dipped slightly and has leveled off  in the 1990's. The population has risen from 55,635 in 1969 to 78,887 in 1999 resulting in a 41.8% increase. This corresponds to a 1.35% annual growth rate during the period shown.