Uintah County Employment
Geography
The development of oil and gas resources continues to shape Uintah County's economy. Industries such as government, trade, recreation services, along with Ute Indian Tribal enterprises are also adding to the county's economic diversity. The county's economic vitality closely parallels the price of oil on the international market, leading to highs and lows felt across the county's economy and unemployment rate.
Employment and Wage Data
| Period Year | Period | Average Non-Farm Jobs | Establishments | Average Monthly Wage | Payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3rd Quarter | 13,308 | 1,269 | $3,445 | $137,577,104 |
| 2009 | Annual | 13,321 | 1,320 | $3,416 | $546,143,679 |
| ** Totals may differ from published reports due to rounding. |
Average Quarterly Non-Farm Employment
Labor Force Data (Seasonally Adjusted)
| Area Name | Period Year | Period | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah | 2011 | March | 17,666 | 16,660 | 1,006 | 5.7 |
| Historical Data | Not Seasonally Adjusted Data |
Uintah - Unemployment Rate For 2011 (Seasonally Adjusted)
Population Data (Source: Utah Population Estimates Committee)
| Area Name | Period Year | Population | Births | Deaths | Natural Increase | Net Migration | Annual Change | Annual Rate of Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah | 2009 | 31,291 | 703 | 180 | 523 | 322 | 845 | 2.8% |
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