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Improve statewide mobility of people, goods and services

Indicator 3: Improve Local Roadway Pavement condition

Measure a: Distribution of Population and Employment Growth Among Central

Description:

Population and Employment Growth Shares: 1995 -2005

Estimates refer only to the four counties in the Central Puget Sound Region (King, Kitsap,Pierce and Snohomish). Growth shares represent the county's share of total growth in the region. For example, King County accounted for 63% of employment growth in the region but only 44% of the population growth over this period.

Growth Shares
County  Covered Employment Population
King
63%
44%
Kitsap
5%
4%
Pierce
18%
22%
Snohomish
14%
30%

Source:

Puget Sound Regional Council