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Domestic Migration, 2000 to 2004

Net Out Migration (24)Net In Migration (27)

Wisconsin Is A Destination StateWisconsin Is A Destination StateOne of Two States in Midwest with Net In Migration

Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census

2

Wisconsin Economy TookWisconsin Economy TookOff in 2004Off in 2004

Growth in Nonfarm Employment

-1.0%

-0.5%

0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

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Wisconsin Leads Great Lakes Wisconsin Leads Great Lakes Region in Employment GrowthRegion in Employment Growth

Total Employment, Household Survey

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Nearing Goal of Meeting the Nearing Goal of Meeting the National AverageNational Average

Wisconsin Ranks 20th Tracking Ahead of Long-Term Average

Gained 5 points since 1990 and 2.5 points Since 2000

90%

92%

94%

96%

98%

100%

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1984

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1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

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Wisconsin’s Gains in Earnings Wisconsin’s Gains in Earnings Pervasive Across IndustriesPervasive Across Industries

Average Annual Per Cent Change in Earnings by Industry, 2001 to 2003-2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%

   Utilities

   Construction

   Manufacturing

   Wholesale trade

   Retail trade

   Transportation

   Information

   Finance and insurance

   Real estate

   Professional services

   Health care and social assistance

  Government

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