National Association of Counties
Strong economic growth at the national level does not imply strong growth for every local jurisdiction. Despite a 41 percent increase in national economic output (from 2001 to 2018), 806 county economies have yet to return to pre-recession GDP levels. The National Association of Counties’ (NACo) new County Economies 2020 series analyzes the nation’s economic health from a local level, highlighting the diverse experiences of Americans from various regions.
In 2018, national economic output was $18.6 trillion, a three percent increase from 2017
Not every county benefited: In fact, 24 percent saw a decrease in economic output.
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County Economic Output Trends analyzes new county-level gross domestic product (GDP) data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), finding a diverse national economy on the rise, but evidence that not all local economies are experiencing the same expansion.
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Local Economies in the Global Market analyzes county engagement with the world economy through NACo’s new Global Market Engagement (GME) Index, emphasizing the key role counties play in encouraging exports and exploring foreign investment.
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County Economies 2020 Series Release Schedule
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<p>Economic mobility refers to changes in an individual’s economic status over a lifetime and across generations—usually measured in income.
<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential,
The housing policy matchmaker aspires to be a resource for local officials, providing information that assists in understanding the elements of local housing markets, identifying key challenges and providing resources on policies that might help enhance the local housing landscape.
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