Counties in Profile: Uinta, page 2

   Chart 3: Total Employment, 1969-1999

Chart 3 highlights employment in Uinta 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. Employment in Uinta county during this period has been rising steadily and at a fairly stable rate with the exception of the spike in early 1980's, which is attributed the oil and gas industry. Overall job growth was a healthy 246% or 7.94% annually. This compares with the statewide value of 104% or 3.2% annually.

Chart 4: Population, 1969-1999

Chart 4 shows the population for Uinta county. Population growth in Uinta county is mirroring  the employment picture (which is not always the case as workers could be residing elsewhere). The hump in the middle of the graph during the energy years represents the influx of workers in that industry. The population in 1969 was 7,102 and by 1999 had increased to 20,288. The peak year was 1984 with 22,562 residents. Overall, this represents a 186% increase or a growth rate of 6 % per year.