Counties in Profile: Park, page 2

   Chart 3: Total Employment, 1969-1999

Chart 3 highlights employment in Park 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 98% or 3.3% annually. This compares with the statewide value of 104% or 3.2% annually

Chart 4: Population, 1969-1999

Chart 4 shows the population for Park county. Population has risen gradually over the time period shown. In 1969 there were 17,495 residents in Park county. This number grew 46% to 25,500 in 1999.