Demographics of Employment and Unemployment

Data derived from the Current Population Survey (CPS) is the primary source of information on the labor force characteristics of the U.S. population. The sample is scientifically selected to represent the civilian noninstitutional population. Respondents are interviewed to obtain information about the employment status of each member of the household 15 years of age and older. However, published data focus on those ages 16 and over. The sample provides estimates for the nation as a whole and serves as part of model-based estimates for individual states and other geographic areas.

Estimates obtained from the CPS include employment, unemployment, earnings, hours of work, and other indicators. They are available by a variety of demographic characteristics including age, sex, race, marital status, and educational attainment. They are also available by occupation, industry, and class of worker. Supplemental questions to produce estimates on a variety of topics including school enrollment, income, previous work experience, health, employee benefits, and work schedules are also often added to the regular CPS questionnaire.

Charts

  • Demographics of Employment and Unemployment in Maine (PowerPoint)

Tables

  • Agricultural & Non-Agricultural Workers by Status (Wage & Salary or Self-Employed) by Gender, 2000 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization, 2003 to 2013 (Excel)
  • Distribution of Employment by Industry Sector by Gender, 2003 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Distribution of Employment by Occupation by Gender, 2003 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Employment Status by Educational Attainment of Population Age 25 and over, 2003 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Employment Status of Maine Veterans, 1997 to 2012 (Excel)
  • Employment and Unemployment of the Experienced Labor Force by Industry Sector, 2003 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Employment and Unemployment of the Experienced Labor Force by Occupation, 2003 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Full & Part-Time Work Status by Gender, 2000 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Hours of Work Per Week by Gender, 2000 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Labor Force Participation and Employment Status by Age and Gender, 2000–2011 (Excel)
  • Reason for Unemployment by Gender, 2003 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Reasons for Working Part-Time Work by Gender, 2000 to 2011 (Excel)
  • Unemployment by Duration in Weeks by Gender, 2003 to 2011 (Excel)

Links

Contact Information

Maine Department of Labor
Center for Workforce Research & Information
118 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333-0118

Phone: (207) 623-7900
TTY: Maine Relay 711
Email: CWRI.DOL@Maine.gov