Reports and Economic Indicators
In addition to surveying business owners, the Regional Economics division tracks economic trends throughout the Fifth District and nationwide. Their findings are published throughout the year in the reports listed below.
Regional Economic Snapshot
This update on the Fifth District economy includes timely analysis of labor market, housing, and other conditions at the state and metro area level.
Rural-Urban Comparison Maps
A series of interactive maps that showcase the differences in demographic and economic indicators across the rural-urban landscape of the Fifth District.
Beige Book
The Richmond Fed contributes anecdotal information to the Beige Book, which provides an overview of current economic conditions within each Federal Reserve District.
Educational Attainment
The Census Bureau's annual American Community Survey includes information on educational attainment by a variety of economic and demographic factors. These reports provide graphs, maps, and tables that visualize select variables using the most recent data available.