Out-of-state residents occupy more jobs in RI
Despite continued high unemployment, the number of out-of-state residents working in RI jobs increased by 5,147 -- 9.9% -- from 2007 to 2011.
With the overall demand for labor down, nationally and locally, Rhode Island workers have a smaller piece of a smaller jobs pie.
The number of Rhode Islanders working out-of-state has also grown, but not nearly enough to offset high unemployment and the reduction in RI workers' share of in-state jobs.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics Program; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS Program via the RI Department of Labor and Training, LMI Unit.
