Regional Data Book, Vol. X, 2008
MILITARY SPENDING IMPACT
Breakdown of Military spending Impact on North Carolina Gross State Product, Employment, Labor Force, and Population:
|
Contributions to GDP (in billions) |
Employment (Persons) |
Labor Force (Persons) |
Impacted Population (Persons) |
Total Impact |
$18.01 |
330, 380 |
320, 300 |
316,700 |
Operations |
$15.2 |
261,600 |
68,520 |
304,500 |
Contracts |
$1.43 |
28,350 |
5,125 |
5,320 |
Retirees,Vet |
$1.5 |
30,230 |
6,181 |
6,571 |
Camp Lejune |
$5.2 |
91,840 |
22,640 |
89,390 |
Fort Bragg/Pope |
$4.7 |
82,620 |
20,710 |
84,540 |
Cherry Point |
$1.6 |
27,480 |
6,150 |
19,020 |
Seymour Johnson |
$0.9 |
14,900 |
3,750 |
15,420 |
Source: East Carolina University Regional Development Services & Regional Economic Models, Inc. in cooperation with NCSU Economic Development Partnership, Feb 2005.
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