Special Report
States Where the Most People Work for the Government
June 4, 2021 9:00 am
Last Updated: June 4, 2021 12:20 pm
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45. Wisconsin
> Gov’t employees, 2020: 13.7% of workforce
> Gov’t employment change, 2010-2020: -8.0% (419,700 to 386,200)
> State & local gov’t. spending per capita: $9,545 (24th highest)
> Population density: 89 per sq. mile (25th lowest)
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44. Rhode Island
> Gov’t employees, 2020: 13.8% of workforce
> Gov’t employment change, 2010-2020: -3.2% (65,300 to 63,200)
> State & local gov’t. spending per capita: $11,043 (12th highest)
> Population density: 684 per sq. mile (2nd highest)
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43. Indiana
> Gov’t employees, 2020: 13.8% of workforce
> Gov’t employment change, 2010-2020: -5.7% (437,300 to 412,400)
> State & local gov’t. spending per capita: $8,959 (17th lowest)
> Population density: 185 per sq. mile (15th highest)
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42. Illinois
> Gov’t employees, 2020: 13.8% of workforce
> Gov’t employment change, 2010-2020: -7.8% (852,200 to 785,800)
> State & local gov’t. spending per capita: $9,832 (20th highest)
> Population density: 217 per sq. mile (12th highest)
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41. Connecticut
> Gov’t employees, 2020: 14.3% of workforce
> Gov’t employment change, 2010-2020: -10.8% (250,800 to 223,800)
> State & local gov’t. spending per capita: $9,927 (19th highest)
> Population density: 642 per sq. mile (4th highest)
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