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Overview of Local and Regional Economy

There are a variety of ways to look at the local economy. We have attached a number of reports from the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Accounts as well as Strategic Advantage, the proprietary data tool from EMSI.

If you need additional information or if you need help interpreting this data, contact Scott Sheely at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 717-735-0333.

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With the diversification of industry in Lancaster County, the labor market in the area is undergoing major shifts as employers struggle to compete in the global marketplace. Technology is driving change as low-skill, low-wage jobs are replaced by gold collar jobs (high-skill, high-wage, high-demand). Employers particularly need people with skills in the "middle-skill range". More information on middle school jobs.

For more Labor Market data, see our Annual State of the Workforce Analysis below: