North Dakota counties saw sizable changes in taxable sales and purchases when you compare Q1 of 2021 with Q1 of 2020.
Changes in County Taxable Sales and Purchases
Median Age for North Dakota Counties
Just a quick post about median age in North Dakota. Population issues factor into most decisions, economic or otherwise, and age is an important part of the discussion.
Labor and Population in Grand Forks
I revisit some discussions about employment and the population count in Grand Forks. The fact is we need people in Grand Forks if we want labor market dynamics to change. This was true before COVID, and remains true now.
Poverty in Grand Forks
Over the last month multiple people mentioned to me the issue of poverty in Grand Forks. They wanted to know what the data looks like and what it says, with a suspicion that it is higher in Grand Forks county than many others.
Are the concerns around price increases inflated (Yes)
Inflation is another concern for the radio listeners. The idea that rising inflation is “new” is silly and not true while also not clearly the level of problem I hear suggested.