Regional Commuting Patterns and Workforce Mobility within the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership Region January 2011
Table of Contents 2 Executive Summary 3 Workforce Mobility Map 4 Net Worker Flow Map 5 Net Imported Map 6 Where Are Employed 7 Where Live 8 Worker Flows by 9 Generated 10 Flows 11 Net Imported 12 by gender 13 Job Creation 14 Net Job Flow 16 Canadian 18 Cleveland 20 Grady 22 Kingfisher 24 Lincoln 26 Logan 28 McClain 30 Oklahoma 32 Payne 34 Pottawatomie 36 Methodologies 1
Executive Summary The purpose of this study was to identify the commuting patterns and workforce mobility within the ten county Greater Oklahoma City Partnership Region. Commuting pattern information is critical to understanding the linkages and importance of the region and how counties are dependent upon each other. A brief summary of select highlights include: The study showed that 170,419 or 32.7% of the region s workforce daily commute between counties within the 10 county partnership region. This shows an increase of 36,759 or 10 percentage points higher than the 2000 Commuter Pattern study. These numbers point to the higher degree of economic linkage between the component counties. Over the same time period (2000 to 2008), population grew by 10 percent (1,243,058 to 1,368,338). Similarly, the number of jobs grew by 7.5 percent. 67 percent of all workers in the region work in Oklahoma (413,292 workers). Cleveland is second with 13 percent of all workers in the region working in Cleveland (77,741). 53 percent of all workers in the region live in Oklahoma (315,328 workers). Cleveland is second with 18 percent of all workers in the region living in Cleveland (109,548). Jobs in Oklahoma generate over $17.2 billion in payroll, or 73% of total payroll for the region. Oklahoma exports $4.6 billion in payroll to other partnership counties. It is estimated that 247,232 people both live and work in Oklahoma. Approximately 34,550 Oklahoma residents commute to a county outside of Oklahoma for work. Conversely, 110,129 people from the region daily commute to Oklahoma for work. This speaks to the importance of Oklahoma as the driving economic engine of the region. Note: 2008 data was used in completing the study and was the most recent data available. The document updates commuter flow information from the year 2000. The recent availability of LED On The Map tool will now enable the data to be updated annually and not rely on the decennial census. The full report, Regional Commuting Patterns and Workforce Mobility within the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership Region, is available at www.greateroklahomacity.com. Further questions and comments can be directed to Eric Long, Economic Research Manager, elong@okcchamber.com. Total Daily Commuting Workforce 170,419 (compared to 133,660 in 2000) Total - $6.4 billion (compared to $3.4 billion in 2000) 2
645 51,601 222 660 412 17,870 877 266 1,958 584 8,599 605 311 Workforce Mobility Exported : $44,231,409 Imported: $74,166,672 Kingfisher 1,977 1,237 84 Logan OUTBOUND INBOUND Payne 10,425 4,516 213 301 3,008 Exported : 435 $84,837,632 Imported: $418,470,454 4,289 794 Daily 170,419 32.7% Exported : $14,476,571 Imported: $169,064,168 * Exported : $393,328,821 Imported: $1,294,194,988 Exported : $88,083,636 Imported: $258,600,854 Canadian 31,997 11,541 6,777 2,833 Grady 967 Exported : $4,587,533,624 Imported: $1,116,535,870 7,483 34,550 28,016 Exported : $98,299,226 Imported: $283,167,321 392 361 Exported : $869,355,986 Imported: $2,334,914,457 7,526 Oklahoma McClain 57,599 26,678 Cleveland 3,466 110,129 2,564 672 1,172 1,574 10,124 5,178 Pottawatomie Lincoln 4,928 2,060 Exported : $61,385,940 Imported: $181,422,560 Exported : $150,089,508 Imported: $391,315,009 Source: LED On The Map 2008, Bureau of Labor Statistics * Note: Daily value in the black box above represents the total commuters between counties within the partnership region (170,419). Furthermore, 32.7% of the workforce in the partnership region commutes between counties daily. 3
Net Worker Flow Net Outflow Net Inflow Kingfisher Logan Payne -227-740 -7,417 Canadian -20,456 Oklahoma 75,579 Lincoln -2,868 Cleveland -3,944-30,921-4,946 Grady -4,060 McClain Pottawatomie Source: LED On The Map 2008, Bureau of Labor Statistics 4
Net Net Export Net Import Kingfisher Logan Payne $154,587,597 $29,935,263 $333,632,822 Canadian $900,866,167 Oklahoma -$3,470,997,754 Lincoln $120,036,620 Cleveland $170,517,218 $1,465,558,471 $241,225,501 Grady $184,868,095 McClain Pottawatomie Source: LED On The Map 2008, Bureau of Labor Statistics 5
Where are Employed Employed takes account of every worker employed within a county, regardless of where that worker lives. This includes both workers that commute to a given county as well as workers that live and worker in the same county. employment is useful in measuring the impact that a particular county has on an entire region. This measure is particularly useful because it allows policy makers to see where jobs are located, and where more jobs may be needed. In many ways, job location has become increasingly less important. In today s society workers are choosing to live farther from work, which makes job location less dependent on an immediate population. are more willing to commute to work. These commuting patterns are particularly useful to the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership because workers are willing and able to travel throughout the region to find the best job opportunities. Total Employment Canadian 27,799 Cleveland 77,741 Grady 12,711 Kingfisher 6,659 Lincoln 7,358 Logan 7,699 McClain 7,694 Oklahoma 413,292 Payne 31,318 Pottawatomie 21,880 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 6
Where Live This data takes account every worker that lives in a given county, regardless of county employment. This includes both workers that commute from a given county as well as workers that live and work in the same county. Nearly 33% of all workers in the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership Region commute between counties. This high level of commuting activity illustrates the importance of collaboration between counties. For instance, Oklahoma has about 350,000 working residents, but the total employment of the county is nearly 420,000. These additional 70,000 workers come from surrounding communities. Since Oklahoma has a relatively high wage rate, this influx of workers benefits the entire region, not just the region of employment. Working Residents Canadian 49,495 Cleveland 109,548 Grady 17,615 Kingfisher 6,892 Lincoln 10,010 Logan 15,993 McClain 12,546 Oklahoma 315,328 Payne 30,908 Pottawatomie 27,079 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 7
Worker Flows by Worker flows are at the center of commuting patterns. These flows are used in calculations of payroll data as well as net worker flow. At the heart of the matter is determining where workers work and live. Understanding this data is essential to show the value of a particular region. Indeed, the partnership is only as viable as its parts; every county is important no matter its size, payroll or location. This data is evidence that the entire region is interdependent. In commute Live & Work Out commute Canadian 11,541 12,252 31,997 Cleveland 26,678 40,171 57,599 Grady 2,833 7,152 6,777 Kingfisher 1,237 3,454 1,977 Lincoln 2,060 3,082 4,928 Logan 3,008 3,606 10,425 McClain 3,466 2,783 7,526 Oklahoma 110,129 247,232 34,550 Payne 4,289 18,770 4,516 Pottawatomie 5,178 12,466 10,124 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 8
Generated generated accounts for the total payroll earned as a result of jobs in a given county. This data does not take into account the flow of workers; rather, it serves as a reference for the amount of payroll generated as a result of employment within a county. This data is useful in determining a numerical approximation of the overall impact an individual county has on the economy of the entire region. Not surprisingly, counties with more workers and more residents produce higher payrolls. Although payroll generated is important, it does not take into account the supply of workers from different Generated Percent of Total Canadian $ 947,417,719 4.0% Cleveland $ 2,533,345,967 10.7% Grady $ 395,210,412 1.7% Kingfisher $ 238,105,863 1.0% Lincoln $ 219,261,042 0.9% Logan $ 217,142,596 0.9% McClain $ 218,209,534 0.9% Oklahoma $ 17,216,091,552 72.7% Payne $ 1,056,638,002 4.5% Pottawatomie $ 634,213,680 2.7% TOTAL $ 23,675,636,367 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008 counties and their impact. Consequently, it would be unwise to consider payroll generated as the sole indicator of a county s economic value to the region as a whole. 9
Flows The chart to the right shows the payroll imported and exported by county. Exported payroll is the payroll of workers employed in a given county but live in a separate county. Imported payroll is the payroll of residents of a given county but work in another county. flows attempt to show the overall economic value of worker movements between counties. In the next section, we will examine the ramifications of net payroll flow and how it relates to payroll imported and payroll exported. Imported Exported Canadian $ 1,294,194,988 $ 393,328,821 Cleveland $ 2,334,914,457 $ 869,355,986 Grady $ 258,600,854 $ 88,083,636 Kingfisher $ 74,166,672 $ 44,231,409 Lincoln $ 181,422,560 $ 61,385,940 Logan $ 418,470,454 $ 84,837,632 McClain $ 283,167,321 $ 98,299,226 Oklahoma $ 1,116,535,870 $ 4,587,533,624 Payne $ 169,064,168 $ 14,476,571 Pottawatomie $ 391,315,009 $ 150,089,508 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 Imported Exported 10
Net Imported Net payroll imported is defined as total payroll imported less total payroll exported. Counties that are net importers tend to rely on the jobs found in net exporting counties. All counties except Oklahoma are net importers of payroll. This implies that Oklahoma provides many jobs to the surrounding communities. Further, surrounding communities rely on Oklahoma for jobs for their residents, as well as income generated in Oklahoma to sustain industry and tax bases in the various surrounding communities. Conversely, Oklahoma relies on neighboring communities to bolster the workforce in the county. Numerical results are found in the table to the right. Graphical results are below. Net Imported Canadian $900,866,167 Cleveland $1,465,558,471 Grady $170,517,218 Kingfisher $29,935,263 Lincoln $120,036,620 Logan $333,632,822 McClain $184,868,095 Oklahoma ($3,470,997,754) Payne $154,587,597 Pottawatomie $241,225,501 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 11
by Gender The Oklahoma City Partnership region is defined by a fairly even distribution of jobs between genders. To the right, a numerical breakdown of employment by gender is given for each county in the partnership. In seven of the ten partnership counties, the number of male workers exceeds the number of female workers, whereas in three counties the number of female workers exceeds the number of male workers. Kingfisher has the highest relative male employment at 58.52%. Pottawatomie has the highest relative female employment at 53.49%. For the total partnership region, males make up 50.23% of the total workforce while females make up 49.77% of total workers. The following chart depicts the above data. As evidenced above, employment by gender is relatively even across all partnership counties. Male Female Canadian 14,797 12,163 Cleveland 36,371 41,236 Grady 6,504 6,150 Kingfisher 3,513 2,490 Lincoln 3,795 3,675 Logan 3,778 3,999 McClain 3,920 3,600 Oklahoma 208,798 204,116 Payne 15,845 15,589 Pottawatomie 9,937 11,428 Total 307,258 304,446 Source: US Census Bureau QWI Online, 2008 12
Job Creation 2008 was an excellent year for jobs in the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership region. All ten partnership counties experienced job creation. Oklahoma experienced the highest job creation at 23,103 while Kingfisher experienced the least job creation at 357. Oklahoma s job creation represents 7.33% of the county s resident workers, the highest in the region. Logan, on the other hand, experienced the lowest ratio of job creation to resident workers at 3.21%. Although this data is encouraging, it is important to remember that the data represents 2008 when the economy was hitting on all cylinders. Below is a graphical representation of job creation by county. As expected, counties with more jobs tend to have the highest amount of created jobs. Job Creation Canadian 2,141 Cleveland 4,395 Grady 747 Kingfisher 357 Lincoln 616 Logan 514 McClain 520 Oklahoma 23,103 Payne 1,568 Pottawatomie 1,172 Total 35,133 Source: US Census Bureau QWI Online, 2008 13
Net Job Flow As with job creation, net job flow data was positive for the region in 2008. Net job flow is defined as the total inflow of jobs to the region less the total outflow of jobs from the region. Alternatively, it can be defined as the sum of the differences between current and previous employment at each business for a particular year. All counties except Pottawatomie experienced positive net job flow in 2008. Oklahoma led the way with 1,113. Lincoln had the greatest ratio of net job flow to employment at 3.11% while Pottawatomie had the least at -1.44%. Net Job Flow Canadian 443 Cleveland 492 Grady 40 Kingfisher 80 Lincoln 229 Logan 67 McClain 27 Oklahoma 1,113 Payne 43 Pottawatomie -314 Total 2,220 Source: US Census Bureau QWI Online, 2008 14
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Canadian Canadian sits in an advantageous position. It is close to vibrant, metropolitan Oklahoma City, and contains growing communities such as Yukon, Mustang, and El Reno. Canadian receives 11,541 workers from other partnership counties, and sends off 31,997 workers to other partnership counties. Although the county is a net exporter of workers, it benefits from the large number of employees that call Canadian county home. Canadian Imported Exported Canadian $ 1,294,194,988 $ 393,328,821 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 16
Where Canadian Live: Canadian 12,252 Cleveland 1,643 Grady 645 Kingfisher 584 Lincoln 144 Logan 295 McClain 249 Oklahoma 7,483 Payne 180 Pottawatomie 318 Total Inflow 11,541 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Canadian Residents Work: Canadian 12,252 Cleveland 2,291 Grady 412 Kingfisher 266 Lincoln 101 Logan 198 McClain 237 Oklahoma 28,016 Payne 225 Pottawatomie 251 Total Outflow 31,997 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 17
Cleveland Cleveland benefits from the firms in its area as well as its proximity to Oklahoma City. Cleveland is home to the University of Oklahoma, and the county employs 26,678 workers. Although 57,599 residents work in neighboring partnership counties, particularly Oklahoma, Cleveland s payroll imported far exceeds its payroll exported. Thus, Cleveland, despite its residents leaving the county to work elsewhere, benefits from employment both in the county and in surrounding counties. Cleveland Imported Exported Cleveland $ 2,334,914,457 $ 869,355,986 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 18
Where Cleveland Live: Canadian 2,291 Cleveland 40,171 Grady 967 Kingfisher 96 Lincoln 379 Logan 605 McClain 2,341 Oklahoma 17,870 Payne 555 Pottawatomie 1,574 Total Inflow 26,678 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Cleveland Residents Work: Canadian 1,643 Cleveland 40,171 Grady 607 Kingfisher 80 Lincoln 161 Logan 222 McClain 1,604 Oklahoma 51,601 Payne 509 Pottawatomie 1,172 Total Outflow 57,599 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 19
Grady Grady certainly benefits from its position as a part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Chickasha, the county seat, is the largest community in the county. Overall, Grady receives 2,833 commuters from neighboring partnership areas, bolstering the workforce in the county. Approximately 6,777 residents work outside of the county, but Grady benefits from the overall importation of payroll, sustaining the quality of life Grady county residents enjoy. Grady Imported Exported Grady $ 258,600,854 $ 88,083,636 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 20
Where Grady Live: Canadian 412 Cleveland 607 Grady 7,152 Kingfisher 23 Lincoln 58 Logan 59 McClain 361 Oklahoma 1,190 Payne 52 Pottawatomie 71 Total Inflow 2,833 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Grady Residents Work: Canadian 645 Cleveland 967 Grady 7,152 Kingfisher 46 Lincoln 30 Logan 107 McClain 392 Oklahoma 4,328 Payne 116 Pottawatomie 146 Total Outflow 6,777 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 21
Kingfisher Kingfisher sits at the northwestern edge of the Greater Oklahoma City partnership region. Although its location on the fringe of the region diminishes the commuter impact on the county, this impact is still significant. Kingfisher receives 1,237 workers from neighboring counties within the partnership, and sends out 1,977 workers to other partnership counties. Kingfisher certainly benefits from its mobile workforce, proximity to Oklahoma City, and high standard of living. Kingfisher Imported Exported Kingfisher $ 74,166,672 $ 44,231,409 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 22
Where Kingfisher Live: Canadian 266 Cleveland 80 Grady 46 Kingfisher 3,454 Lincoln 24 Logan 213 McClain 36 Oklahoma 487 Payne 44 Pottawatomie 41 Total Inflow 1,237 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Kingfisher Residents Work: Canadian 584 Cleveland 96 Grady 23 Kingfisher 3,454 Lincoln 6 Logan 84 McClain 35 Oklahoma 1,050 Payne 57 Pottawatomie 42 Total Outflow 1,977 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 23
Lincoln Lincoln sits at the eastern edge of the Greater Oklahoma City partnership region. Chandler, the county seat, is the largest community in the county. Lincoln receives 2,060 workers from surrounding partnership counties. Lincoln also sends 4,928 residents to jobs in neighboring partnership counties. Although Lincoln is a net exporter of workers, the county benefits from residents that bring their income back to the county. The net influx of payroll certainly helps maintain the quality of life in Lincoln. Lincoln Imported Exported Lincoln $ 181,422,560 $ 61,385,940 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 24
Where Lincoln Live: Canadian 101 Cleveland 161 Grady 30 Kingfisher 6 Lincoln 3,082 Logan 74 McClain 45 Oklahoma 672 Payne 311 Pottawatomie 660 Total Inflow 2,060 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Lincoln Residents Work: 25 Canadian 144 Cleveland 379 Grady 58 Kingfisher 24 Lincoln 3,082 Logan 53 McClain 35 Oklahoma 2,564 Payne 794 Pottawatomie 877 Total Outflow 4,928 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008
Logan Logan sits in an advantageous position. It is immediately to the north of Oklahoma City and benefits from being located next to Oklahoma, the largest county by population in the state. This explains why Logan is a net exporter of workers. Logan gains 3,008 workers from surrounding partnership areas, but sends off 10,425 residents to work in nearby counties, particularly Oklahoma. Although Logan residents largely leave the county to work, they bring their income back to the Logan. Logan Imported Exported Logan $ 418,470,454 $ 84,837,632 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 26
Where Logan Live: Canadian 198 Cleveland 222 Grady 107 Kingfisher 84 Lincoln 53 Logan 3,606 McClain 27 Oklahoma 1,958 Payne 301 Pottawatomie 58 Total Inflow 3,008 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Logan Residents Work: Canadian 295 Cleveland 605 Grady 59 Kingfisher 213 Lincoln 74 Logan 3,606 McClain 54 Oklahoma 8,599 Payne 435 Pottawatomie 91 Total Outflow 10,425 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 27
McClain McClain sits at the southernmost edge of the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership Region. It is a popular residential region centered on the regional hubs of Purcell and Newcastle. Overall, McClain gains 3,466 workers from other partnership counties, and sends 7,526 residents to jobs in neighboring partnership counties. Although many residents leave the county to work, the region greatly benefits from its proximity to Oklahoma City and the prosperity that it brings to McClain. McClain Imported Exported McClain $ 283,167,321 $ 98,299,226 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 28
Where McClain Live: Canadian 237 Cleveland 1,604 Grady 392 Kingfisher 35 Lincoln 35 Logan 54 McClain 2,783 Oklahoma 914 Payne 72 Pottawatomie 123 Total Inflow 3,466 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where McClain Residents Work: Canadian 249 Cleveland 2,341 Grady 361 Kingfisher 36 Lincoln 45 Logan 27 McClain 2,783 Oklahoma 4,255 Payne 82 Pottawatomie 130 Total Outflow 7,526 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 29
Oklahoma Oklahoma is at the center of the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership, both physically and economically. Oklahoma is the only county in the region to gain more workers than it sends out. Oklahoma gains 110,129 workers from partnership counties alone, and sends out 34,550 workers to partnership counties. Oklahoma is also unique in that the county exports more payroll than it imports. This is indicative of the county s role in the region. Oklahoma serves as a regional hub for employment as well as arts and culture. The economic growth in Oklahoma has spilled over into all the counties within the partnership. Oklahoma is the economic focus of the region, impacting all ten partnership counties. Oklahoma Imported Exported Oklahoma $ 1,116,535,870 $ 4,587,533,624 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 30
Where Oklahoma Live: Canadian 28,016 Cleveland 51,601 Grady 4,328 Kingfisher 1,050 Lincoln 2,564 Logan 8,599 McClain 4,255 Oklahoma 247,232 Payne 2,752 Pottawatomie 6,964 Total Inflow 110,129 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Oklahoma Residents Work: Canadian 7,483 Cleveland 17,870 Grady 1,190 Kingfisher 487 Lincoln 672 Logan 1,958 McClain 914 Oklahoma 247,232 Payne 1,756 Pottawatomie 2,220 Total Outflow 34,550 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 31
Payne Payne sits at the northeastern corner of the Greater Oklahoma City partnership region. Home to Oklahoma State University and situated between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, the county enjoys economic advantages of its location. Payne receives 4,289 workers from other partnership counties, while it sends 4,516 residents to jobs in other partnership regions. Stillwater is the county seat and the largest city in the county, serving as the economic focus of the region. Payne Imported Exported Payne $ 169,064,168 $ 14,476,571 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 32
Where Payne Live: Canadian 225 Cleveland 509 Grady 116 Kingfisher 57 Lincoln 794 Logan 435 McClain 82 Oklahoma 1,756 Payne 18,770 Pottawatomie 315 Total Inflow 4,289 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Payne Residents Work: 33 Canadian 180 Cleveland 555 Grady 52 Kingfisher 44 Lincoln 311 Logan 301 McClain 72 Oklahoma 2,752 Payne 18,770 Pottawatomie 249 Total Outflow 4,516 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008
Pottawatomie Pottawatomie sits at the southeastern corner of the Greater Oklahoma City partnership region. Shawnee, the county seat and largest city, is the economic focus of the Pottawatomie. Overall, Pottawatomie employs 5,178 workers from other partnership counties, and 10,124 residents of Pottawatomie are employed in other partnership counties. Although Pottawatomie is a net exporter of jobs, many residents bring their income back into the region, helping to keep Pottawatomie an attractive place to live. Pottawatomie Imported Exported Pottawatomie $ 391,315,009 $ 150,089,508 Sources: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2008 34
Where Pottawatomie Live: Canadian 251 Cleveland 1,172 Grady 146 Kingfisher 42 Lincoln 877 Logan 91 McClain 130 Oklahoma 2,220 Payne 249 Pottawatomie 12,466 Total Inflow 5,178 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 Where Pottawatomie Residents Work: Canadian 318 Cleveland 1,574 Grady 71 Kingfisher 41 Lincoln 660 Logan 58 McClain 123 Oklahoma 6,964 Payne 315 Pottawatomie 12,466 Total Outflow 10,124 Source: US Census Bureau LED On The Map, 2008 35
Methodologies Although the commuter patterns study is merely an update, there are several significant improvements from the previous report. This report contains information on the flow of workers between counties, as well as the flow of employees payroll between counties. The data reflects information from 2008 (the most recent data available). The data on the flow of workers between counties within the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership was obtained using the U.S. Census Bureau s On The Map 4 interactive database. By using the Paired Labor Shed Analysis function, selecting all jobs, and choosing the year 2008, we were able to see where employees live and work. This database was not available at the time of the previous study, but it now allows us to determine complete interaction between partnership counties. Once data was obtained for all counties, we determined the worker flows between counties. This data can be found at: http://lehdmap.did.census.gov/ The data on payroll was obtained, in part, from data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Within the employment databases, the State and Employment and Wages (also known as QCEW) database was used to determine the average wage in each county in 2008. Once this data was found, each specific county s wage was multiplied by the number of workers commuting to and from the specific county. exported was determined by multiplying the wage in the county by the number of workers that commute to the county, but live in another partnership county. The imported was determined by looking at the number of workers that live in the county in question, but work in another partnership county. The number of workers commuting to each county was multiplied by each county s respective average wage and was then summed. This effectively tells us how much workers commuting from a given county make in the counties where they work. Information on payroll generated was obtained by simply multiplying the total workforce in each county (from On The Map) by 36
the average wage in that county (from BLS State and Employment and Wages). This data can be found at: http://www.bls.gov/data/ Data on net job flow, job creation, and workers by gender were obtained using the QWI data from the Local Employment Dynamics database at the US Census Bureau. Once within the database, we selected the year in question (for our study, 2008) by adjusting the selector to quarter 4 and reading from the chart column titled Avg:Selected + 3 Prior qtrs. The chart will give the data for net job flow and job creation. Simply select the county in question from the drop-down menu to obtain the pertinent information. Data on workers by gender was obtained using the same database (QWI). First, select the correct year and county as described above. Next select male or female from the drop-down menu for each county in question (again, be sure to read the column Avg:Selected + 3 Prior qtrs to get an annual average. This data can be found at: http://lehd.did.census.gov/led/datatools/qwiapp.html In summation, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber would like to thank the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics for making available the data for the study. We hope you find the information contained to be relevant and useful. For further information, please contact: Greater Oklahoma City Partnership Eric Long Economic Development elong@okcchamber.com 37