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Economic Evolution and Demographic Trends in Northwest Washington

Explore the post-1930 settlement history, the influence of the Columbia Basin Project and industries like aerospace and high-tech in the region's development. Discover the role of timber, labor productivity, employment trends, and the growth of non-earnings income. Dive into demographic shifts between metro and nonmetro areas since 1920.

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Economic Evolution and Demographic Trends in Northwest Washington

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  1. Settlement History In the Northwest – After 1930 • Columbia Basin Project, Irrigated Agriculture, Aluminum Industry • Industries stimulated in WW II: aerospace, shipbuilding • Port Functions • High-Technology Industry • Producer services • Health Services, Consumer Services • Research, Government, Education, Social, and Military Services • Trade & Tourism

  2. The Historic and Modern Role of Timber in the Washington Economy Labor productivity clearly evident

  3. Washington State Employment

  4. Share of Washington State Jobs

  5. Employment Trend - Technology Based Industries-Washington State 1974-2011

  6. The Growth of Nonearnings Income (Transfer payments, Dividends, Interest, Rent)

  7. Non-Earnings Income Trend:It is now a substitute for work in many regional economy’s economic base

  8. Stability in Shares of Regional Population Since 1920

  9. Metropolitan Population Shares Have Continued to Increase (2009 metro definitions)

  10. Metro Growth Rates Have Consistently Outpaced Nonmetro Growth Rates Based on 2009 Definitions of Metro and Nonmetro

  11. Population Change 1990-2000

  12. Nonmetro Population change 1990-2000

  13. Percentage Change in Population 2000-2009

  14. Percentage Change in Northwest Population 2000-2009

  15. Nonmetro Population Change 2000-2010

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