The 1998 population estimate is 79,620. These figures are cumulative for the eight year period. Population density varies from a low of 1.1 persons per square mile in Jackson County to a high of 32.2 in Summit County. Population Square Miles Pop. Density per Sq.
Unemployment rates are typically lower than the statewide average.
The numbers in the chart below show the sum total of these revenues for each county in millions of dollars. The numbers are adjusted for inflation. The regional per capita personal income has exceeded the state average consistently since 1980 and has grown at a slightly higher rate. Within the region there are significant differences among the counties. Please forward all comments to webmaster.