Here are the latest key economic indicators for the local economy.
Civilian Labor Force, November 2023
| U.S. | 161,969,000 |
| Arkansas | 1,392,297 |
| Conway | 35,085* |
| Faulkner County | 63,719* |
Unemployment Rate, November 2023
| U.S. | 3.7% |
| Arkansas | 3.3% |
| Conway | 2.7%* |
| Faulkner County | 2.7%* |
Total Sales, December 2023
| Tax Rate | 2023 | 2022 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 1.75% | $178,487,100 | $163,597,178 | 9.1% |
| Faulkner County | 0.5% | $244,618,590 | $215,533,278 | 13.5% |
Restaurant Sales, December 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| $23,598,583 | $21,344,977 | 10.6% |
Hotel Sales, December 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| $2,032,320 | $1,463,264 | 38.9% |





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