Planning Documents and Local Reports – Economic Development Council of Jefferson County, Washington

Data & Development Plans

Jefferson County profile

by Jim Vleming, regional labor economist – updated March 2021

Click on any of the links below to review data and analysis provided by the Employment Security Department of Washington State.

The local data below are provided by

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What this data means:

The Income Index map provides information on a region’s level of prosperity and can highlight inequality in income growth. Erratic growth, no-growth, or long-term decline in this indicator is generally an indication of a struggling economy. The benchmarks above indicate median household income.

What this data means:

Population growth is generally an indication of a healthy and prosperous economy. It can indicate that a region is desirable and is attracting people to live there. Increased population also provides economic opportunities for new and existing businesses. However, growth is not a panacea, and can bring with it additional concerns and strain existing resources. Erratic growth, no-growth, or long-term decline in population is generally an indication of a struggling economy. Population should be tracked over time and compared against similar regions.

Occupancy And Vacancy

Occupancy and vacancy status are indicators of the housing market and provide information on the stability and quality of housing for certain areas. The data is used to assess the demand for housing, to identify housing turnover within areas, and to better understand the population within the housing market over time. These data also serve to aid in the development of housing programs to meet the needs of persons and different economic levels.

What this data means:

Is there a significant portion of the population paying more than 30% for their mortgage or rent costs? How can housing be made more affordable in your region?
Are there areas that have higher levels of vacancy levels? If so, what type of vacancy? What types of problems do these vacancies cause for your community?
Are there some portions of the community that have a higher percentage of renters?

Please explore our collection of relevant data and links to research sites. Grant writers may be especially interested in Demographics. If you know exactly what you are looking for, use our Site Specific Search to find your data. If you have a specific research request and are seeking some assistance, please contact us and we will help you find additional resources.

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Jefferson County Economic Development Plan

RCW 43.330.080(D) requires that EDC Team Jefferson does the following – “In conjunction with other governmental jurisdictions and institutions, participating in the development of a countywide economic development plan.” The following plans were developed in collaboration with EDC Team Jefferson, and are updated annually to reflect the latest relevant data.

For up-to-date economic reports visit the Washington State Employment Security Department report for Jefferson County.