Center for Regional Analysis

Federal Workforce Concentration

Federal workers are vital to the DC region’s economy. Concerns are rising regarding the impending potential draw-down in the federal workforce. More to come regarding the characteristics of those employed by the federal government in our region.

Federal workers are vital to the DC region’s economy. Concerns are rising regarding the impending potential draw-down in the federal workforce. More to come regarding the characteristics of those employed by the federal government in our region.

Note: These numbers include both civilian and military federal employees. This, in combination with a smaller overall workforce likely explains higher concentrations in counties to the south.