The information presented in this report provides a statewide summary of information contained in Annual Demographic Information Reports published for Washington State’s twelve Service Delivery Areas (SDAs). It has been prepared for Job Training Partnership grant recipients and others involved in employment, training and economic development.

The report contains the most current data on population, civilian labor force, labor force characteristics, industry employment and income trends. It also includes historical tables and projections identifying specific population groups for the JTPA planning process.

While this report emphasizes statistical data, it includes a narrative portion that provides analysis and background information.

For further information about data in this publication or other labor market data pertaining to Washington State, please contact
Ivars Graudins, Supervisor, Planning and Economic Development Information Section
   (see Directory of Regional Economists in this issue for complete postal and e-mail addresses, phone and FAX numbers).

For other labor market information or publications:
Phone: (360) 438-4800
FAX:    (360) 438-4846
Labor Market Information Center: 1-800-215-1617
E-mail: lmic@esd.wa.gov
Other LMI publications and special reports are available on the Internet at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/lmea