Shawnee County is located in northeast Kansas along the Kansas River, immediately west of Douglas County and east of Wabaunsee County. Established in 1855 and named for the Shawnee people, it developed as a transportation and governmental center during the territorial period and early statehood. The county seat is Topeka, which is also the state capital and the county’s largest city. Shawnee County is mid-sized by Kansas standards, with a population of roughly 180,000, and it combines an urban core with suburban neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas. Government and public administration form a major part of the local economy, alongside health care, education, manufacturing, and services. The landscape includes river valleys, rolling plains, and reservoirs such as Lake Shawnee, with agricultural land and grassland outside the metropolitan area. Cultural and civic institutions are concentrated in Topeka, reflecting the county’s role in state politics and regional commerce.

Shawnee County Local Demographic Profile

Shawnee County is located in northeast Kansas and includes Topeka, the state capital, along the Kansas River corridor. The county sits within the Topeka metropolitan area and serves as a regional center for state government and related services.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Shawnee County, Kansas, Shawnee County had a population of 178,909 (2020).

Age & Gender

County-level age and sex counts are published by the U.S. Census Bureau. The most direct county profile tables can be accessed through data.census.gov (search “Shawnee County, Kansas” and use tables covering age and sex such as decennial census demographic profiles and ACS subject tables).
A single, consolidated county age distribution and gender ratio figure is not provided in the prompt’s sources, and specific percentages are not listed here to avoid unverified values.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Shawnee County, Kansas, race and Hispanic/Latino origin are reported for the county using U.S. Census Bureau standards. QuickFacts provides current county shares for categories including White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, two or more races, and Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

Household & Housing Data

The U.S. Census Bureau provides county household and housing indicators (including counts of households, owner-occupied and renter-occupied units, and related housing characteristics) via the QuickFacts profile for Shawnee County and detailed tables on data.census.gov.
For local government and planning resources, visit the Shawnee County official website.

Email Usage

Shawnee County, home to Topeka, has a mix of urban neighborhoods and surrounding lower-density areas, creating uneven last‑mile infrastructure that can affect reliable digital communication and email access.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published, so broadband and device access serve as proxies for likely email adoption. The U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) data provides county indicators on household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership, which generally correlate with regular email use for work, school, and services. Age structure also influences adoption: ACS age distributions for Shawnee County show the share of residents in older age brackets, a group that nationally has lower rates of online service use than prime working-age adults, affecting overall email prevalence. Gender composition is available from ACS but is not a strong standalone predictor of email use compared with age, education, and connectivity.

Connectivity limitations primarily relate to infrastructure availability and provider coverage outside dense areas. Broadband deployment and service constraints are documented in FCC Broadband Maps, which can be used to identify locations where lower speeds or fewer provider options may reduce consistent email access.

Mobile Phone Usage

Shawnee County is located in northeast Kansas and includes Topeka, the state capital. The county contains a mix of urbanized areas (Topeka and adjacent suburbs) and surrounding exurban/rural territory. Terrain is generally rolling plains with river corridors, including the Kansas River, and population density is highest in and around Topeka and along major transportation routes. These characteristics typically support stronger, more consistent mobile coverage in the urban core and along highways, with more variable performance in lower-density fringe areas due to tower spacing and backhaul availability.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

  • Network availability refers to whether mobile providers report service in an area (coverage footprints, technology generation such as LTE/5G).
  • Household adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to mobile voice/data service or rely on smartphones as their primary internet connection.

County-specific adoption metrics are not consistently published at a fine level of detail, so household adoption is best described using U.S. Census Bureau survey products that can be tabulated for Shawnee County, while availability is best described using FCC coverage datasets that are geographically explicit.

Mobile penetration / access indicators (adoption)

Primary public-source indicators

  • The most widely used federal indicator for “mobile access” at the household level is the American Community Survey (ACS), which measures internet subscription types (including cellular data plan) and device availability (including smartphone). These estimates can be generated for Shawnee County through the U.S. Census Bureau’s data tools and tables covering “Types of Computers and Internet Subscriptions.” See the U.S. Census Bureau’s primary portal at data.census.gov.
  • The ACS also supports analysis of households that are “cellular-data-plan-only” (smartphone-dependent) versus those with a fixed broadband subscription, although small-area precision can vary by year and table.

What is available at county level

  • Household internet subscription categories (including cellular data plans) and device types (smartphone, tablet, desktop/laptop, etc.) are available from ACS 1-year (for larger geographies) and ACS 5-year products (for counties and smaller places, subject to published reliability).
  • For official ACS methodology and table references, see the American Community Survey (ACS) program page.

Limitations

  • ACS indicators measure household adoption, not signal quality, speeds, or coverage.
  • County-level ACS estimates can mask differences within Shawnee County (Topeka vs. rural townships), and margins of error may be material for narrower indicators (for example, cellular-only households).

Mobile internet usage patterns and network availability (4G/5G)

4G LTE availability

  • LTE coverage across populated Kansas counties is generally widespread, and Shawnee County’s urban concentration around Topeka tends to align with robust LTE availability. The authoritative source for provider-reported mobile coverage is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) mobile availability data.
  • FCC mobile availability maps and data downloads are accessible through the FCC National Broadband Map. This resource distinguishes technologies reported by providers (e.g., LTE, 5G-NR) and allows map-based inspection around Topeka and surrounding areas.

5G availability

  • 5G availability is reported in the FCC BDC by providers and is typically concentrated first in urban and high-traffic corridors. Shawnee County’s Topeka metro area and interstate routes are the most likely locations for denser 5G footprints relative to outlying rural areas, based on standard deployment patterns; however, the definitive county geography must be verified directly in FCC map layers rather than inferred.
  • The FCC map allows filtering by technology and provider to view where 5G is reported and to compare it with LTE footprints: FCC National Broadband Map (mobile layers).

Service performance vs. availability

  • FCC BDC availability indicates where providers report service, not measured performance. Real-world speeds and reliability vary due to congestion, spectrum holdings, tower density, device capabilities, and indoor coverage.
  • Public speed-test aggregations sometimes provide metro-level patterns, but they are not an official county adoption measure and can be biased by who tests and where tests occur. For official availability, FCC remains the primary reference.

State-level broadband context

  • Kansas broadband planning and mapping resources can provide additional context on connectivity initiatives and regional infrastructure. See the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (state broadband office).

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Smartphones

  • The ACS includes a smartphone device category and can be used to quantify the share of households with smartphone access and the extent of smartphone-only connectivity (cellular-only internet subscription patterns). County-level smartphone-related indicators are accessible through data.census.gov.
  • Smartphones typically function as the primary on-the-go access device and, in “cellular-only” households, the primary household internet device.

Other devices

  • The ACS also measures desktop/laptop computers, tablets, and other computing devices in the home, supporting analysis of multi-device households versus smartphone-only access.
  • Device mix is strongly associated with income, age, educational attainment, and whether fixed broadband is available and affordable, though county-level quantification for each factor requires tabulation from ACS tables rather than provider datasets.

Limitations

  • Public datasets generally describe device presence and subscription type, not handset models, operating systems, or the share of devices capable of specific bands (which affects 5G performance).

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Shawnee County

Urban–rural gradient

  • Topeka’s denser neighborhoods and commercial corridors generally support more sites and backhaul options, improving capacity and indoor coverage relative to sparsely populated parts of the county. Rural townships can experience larger coverage cells and greater variability, especially indoors or in areas with fewer towers.

Population distribution and travel corridors

  • Mobile network buildout often follows population density and transportation corridors. In Shawnee County, areas with higher commuting and traffic volumes (Topeka and major highways) tend to align with stronger capacity investments compared with low-density areas.

Income, age, and household characteristics (adoption-side)

  • Differences in household income, age distribution, and housing type affect adoption of fixed broadband and reliance on smartphones for internet access. These relationships are measurable through ACS cross-tabulations (for example, internet subscription type by income or age of householder) at county scale using Census Bureau tabulation tools.
  • “Smartphone-dependent” connectivity (cellular-only households) is commonly associated in national and regional ACS analyses with lower income and younger adults, but precise Shawnee County shares require direct ACS table extraction.

Local administrative context

  • County and city planning documents can provide non-coverage context such as development patterns and infrastructure priorities. See the Shawnee County official website for local government references.

Practical data sources for Shawnee County (authoritative)

County-level limitations and what can be stated definitively

  • Definitive at county level (from public federal sources): household internet subscription categories and device availability (ACS), and mapped provider-reported LTE/5G availability (FCC BDC).
  • Not definitive at county level in a single standardized public dataset: true mobile “penetration” as active SIMs per capita; handset capability distributions; measured on-the-ground 4G/5G performance by neighborhood; and carrier-specific adoption shares. These require proprietary carrier data, specialized measurement campaigns, or non-standard aggregations not published as official county statistics.

Social Media Trends

Shawnee County is in northeast Kansas and includes Topeka (the state capital) as its largest city. The county’s government, education, and healthcare employment base—along with commuter ties to the Kansas City region—tends to align local digital behavior with broader Midwestern and statewide patterns rather than highly distinct, tourism-driven or extractive-economy usage profiles.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • Local (county-level) social media penetration: Publicly available, county-specific measurements of “percent of Shawnee County residents active on social platforms” are generally not published in standard federal datasets; most reputable sources report national (and sometimes state) estimates rather than county breakdowns.
  • Benchmark (U.S. adults): National surveys provide the best evidence-based proxy for expected county usage:

Age group trends

  • Highest use: Adults ages 18–29 consistently show the highest social media usage across platforms, followed by 30–49. Usage is lower among 50–64 and lowest among 65+, reflecting established national age gradients documented by Pew Research Center.
  • Platform-by-age pattern (national benchmark):
    • Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat skew younger (18–29 and 30–49).
    • Facebook remains broadly used across age groups, including older cohorts, compared with more youth-skewed platforms (per Pew (2024)).

Gender breakdown

  • Overall: National survey findings generally show modest gender differences in overall social media use, with platform-specific differences more prominent than “any social media” use (summarized in the Pew Research Center fact sheet).
  • Common platform-specific pattern (national benchmark):
    • Pinterest typically skews more female.
    • Some discussion/news and video platforms show smaller gaps or mixed patterns, depending on the platform and year (see platform tables in Pew (2024)).

Most-used platforms (percentages where available; U.S. adult benchmarks)

County-specific platform shares are not typically published by major public sources; the following are national adult adoption rates from Pew Research Center (2024), commonly used as local planning benchmarks in the absence of county estimates:

  • YouTube: 83%
  • Facebook: 68%
  • Instagram: 47%
  • Pinterest: 35%
  • TikTok: 33%
  • LinkedIn: 30%
  • WhatsApp: 29%
  • Snapchat: 27%
  • X (formerly Twitter): 22%

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Multi-platform use is typical: National evidence indicates many adults maintain accounts on multiple platforms, often pairing a high-reach platform (YouTube/Facebook) with interest- or format-specific platforms (Instagram/TikTok/LinkedIn). This pattern is reflected in the cross-platform adoption totals reported by Pew (2024).
  • Video-centered consumption dominates attention: YouTube’s broad reach and TikTok/Instagram’s short-form video growth reflect a national shift toward video as a primary discovery and entertainment format, particularly among younger adults (Pew (2024)).
  • Utility vs. entertainment split by platform:
    • Facebook commonly functions as a general-purpose network (community information, groups, local events).
    • Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat concentrate more on entertainment, creators, and visual communication.
    • LinkedIn concentrates on professional identity and job-related networking (platform positioning consistent with usage patterns summarized by Pew).
  • Age-driven engagement differences: Younger adults tend to report heavier daily use and higher engagement with creator-led feeds and short-form video, while older adults tend to concentrate activity on fewer platforms, especially Facebook and YouTube (summarized across age tables in Pew (2024)).

Family & Associates Records

Shawnee County family and associate-related public records include vital records, court records, and property records. Birth and death records are state-maintained by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Office of Vital Statistics; certified copies are requested through KDHE rather than the county. Marriage and divorce records are generally recorded through the District Court and may be reflected in case files and decrees. Adoption records are handled through the court and are typically sealed, with access limited by law.

Public databases are available for select record types. The Shawnee County Clerk of the District Court provides access information for court case records and the Shawnee County Sheriff publishes limited custody-related rosters and reports. Property ownership and transfers are recorded by the Shawnee County Register of Deeds, which offers search and request options for recorded documents.

Records are accessed online through the relevant department portals where available, or in person at the corresponding county office for searches, copies, and certification processes. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to juvenile matters, adoptions, and certain sensitive personal identifiers; certified vital records are restricted to eligible requesters under Kansas rules.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage licenses (and marriage certificates/returns): Issued by the Shawnee County District Court/Clerk of the District Court as the county marriage license authority. After the ceremony, the officiant completes the return, and the completed license/return becomes the county’s record of the marriage.
  • Divorce records (divorce decrees and case files): Divorce cases are filed in Shawnee County District Court. The court issues a Decree of Divorce (final judgment) and maintains the associated case docket and filings.
  • Annulments: Annulments are handled as civil court matters in Shawnee County District Court and are maintained as district court case records (orders/judgments and case filings).

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records

    • Filed/maintained locally: Shawnee County Clerk of the District Court maintains the marriage license and the completed return.
    • State-level record: Kansas maintains a centralized index/record for marriages through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Office of Vital Statistics.
    • Access routes: Requests are commonly made through the Shawnee County Clerk of the District Court for local copies/verification and through KDHE Vital Statistics for state-issued certified copies and statewide searches.
    • References: Shawnee County Clerk of the District Court (marriage licenses) https://www.snco.us/dcclerk/; KDHE Vital Statistics (marriage certificates) https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1196/Vital-Statistics
  • Divorce and annulment court records

    • Filed/maintained locally: Shawnee County District Court maintains the official case file, docket entries, and final orders (including divorce decrees and annulment orders).
    • State-level record: KDHE Vital Statistics maintains statewide divorce records and issues certified copies/verification in accordance with Kansas law and KDHE procedures.
    • Access routes: Court case documents (including decrees) are obtained through Shawnee County District Court/Clerk of the District Court records access procedures; certified vital-record copies or verifications are obtained through KDHE.
    • References: Kansas Judicial Branch—district courts https://www.kscourts.org/District-Courts; KDHE Vital Statistics (divorce certificates) https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1196/Vital-Statistics

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license/return

    • Full names of the parties
    • Date of marriage and place of marriage (as recorded on the return)
    • Age/date of birth (often), residence, and other identifying details as required by the application form in use at the time
    • Name/title of officiant and the officiant’s certification/return
    • Date of license issuance and license number (where applicable)
  • Divorce decree (final judgment)

    • Names of the parties and case caption/case number
    • Date the decree is filed/entered and the court/judge
    • Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
    • Terms addressing children (legal custody/parenting time, child support), property and debt division, maintenance (spousal support), and restoration of a former name when ordered
    • Related orders may appear in the case file (temporary orders, parenting plans, support orders, and motions)
  • Annulment order/judgment

    • Parties’ names and case caption/case number
    • Court findings and the order declaring the marriage void/voidable as determined by the court
    • Related orders addressing children and support, and property issues, when applicable, reflected in the case file

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Vital records (KDHE-issued marriage and divorce records): Kansas treats certified copies of vital records as controlled documents. KDHE issues certified copies and verifications under statutory and administrative rules that restrict access to eligible requesters and require identity verification and fees.
  • District court case records (divorce/annulment files): Kansas court records are generally subject to public access, but access can be limited by statute, court rule, or court order. Sealed records, confidential information, and certain family-law–related information (including protected personal identifiers and certain information involving minors) may be restricted or redacted.
  • Practical effect: A certified “divorce certificate” from KDHE is not a substitute for the full divorce decree; the decree and detailed filings are maintained in the district court file, subject to any sealing/redaction requirements.

Education, Employment and Housing

Shawnee County is in northeast Kansas and includes the state capital, Topeka, as its largest population center. The county is part of the Topeka metro area and combines an urban core (Topeka), suburban neighborhoods, and surrounding rural townships. Recent population estimates place the county at roughly 175,000–180,000 residents, with a workforce tied closely to state government, education, health care, and regional logistics corridors (including the I‑70/I‑335 Kansas Turnpike connections).

Education Indicators

Public schools and districts (counts and school names)

Shawnee County public K–12 education is primarily provided by three unified school districts:

  • Topeka Public Schools (USD 501)
  • Auburn-Washburn (USD 437)
  • Silver Lake (USD 372)

A single countywide “number of public schools” figure varies by year due to openings/closures and grade reconfigurations; the most stable way to confirm current school rosters is the district directory pages. District rosters and school names are available through:

For an authoritative statewide listing of accredited schools and accountability reports (including school-level details), Kansas publishes district/school report cards through the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios (proxy, most recent ACS “school enrollment” context): Countywide student–teacher ratios are typically consistent with Kansas public school norms and vary by district and grade level. A single consolidated county ratio is not consistently reported in one public table across districts; KSDE district reports are the standard source for the most recent district ratios and staffing.
  • Graduation rates: Kansas districts report cohort graduation rates through KSDE’s annual accountability/report card system. Countywide rates differ by district and high school; KSDE is the authoritative source for the most recent year and school-level results (graduation, dropout, and attendance indicators).

Adult education levels

Based on the most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates used for county profiles (commonly 2022 or 2023 5‑year releases in current portals), Shawnee County typically reflects:

  • A large majority of adults with at least a high school diploma (generally upper‑80% to low‑90% range in recent ACS-style county profiles for similar Kansas metros).
  • A substantial share with a bachelor’s degree or higher (often mid‑20% to low‑30% range in recent ACS-style county profiles for comparable counties anchored by a capital city and regional services economy).

For the most current county educational attainment percentages, use the county table in data.census.gov (ACS Educational Attainment).

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP, college credit)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Kansas districts commonly offer CTE pathways aligned to state CTE frameworks (health sciences, IT, skilled trades, business/finance, and public services). District program catalogs and KSDE CTE resources provide current pathway lists.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit: High schools in the county commonly provide AP coursework and/or college credit opportunities through partnerships with Kansas colleges; program availability varies by high school and year and is documented in district course guides.
  • STEM programming: STEM offerings are typically delivered through district magnet/academy models, elective sequences (engineering, computer science), and extracurriculars (robotics, science competitions), with district-level descriptions available in program pages and course catalogs.

(Program inventories change annually; district course catalogs and KSDE district report materials are the most reliable current references.)

School safety measures and counseling resources

Public schools in Shawnee County generally use a combination of:

  • Controlled visitor access and secure entry procedures
  • School resource officer (SRO) or law-enforcement partnerships in some buildings
  • Emergency operations planning and drills aligned with state guidance
  • Student support services, including school counselors, social workers, and mental health partnerships (availability varies by district and building)

District student handbooks and board policies provide the definitive building-level safety protocols and counseling/service models.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

Shawnee County’s unemployment rate is reported monthly and annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The county has generally tracked low single-digit unemployment in recent years, with annual averages fluctuating alongside statewide conditions. The official most recent annual and monthly figures are published by:

Major industries and employment sectors

The county’s employment base is anchored by:

  • Public administration (state government presence in Topeka)
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Educational services
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (regional service center role)
  • Transportation, warehousing, and logistics (interstate corridor connectivity)
  • Manufacturing (smaller share than major Kansas manufacturing hubs, but present)

These sector patterns align with county industry-of-employment distributions in ACS profiles on data.census.gov and regional labor market summaries.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groups typically include:

  • Office and administrative support
  • Management
  • Sales
  • Education, training, and library
  • Healthcare practitioners and support
  • Protective service (including roles tied to government functions)
  • Transportation and material moving

The most recent occupational shares for Shawnee County are available through ACS “Occupation” tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Mode: Driving alone is the dominant commuting mode, with smaller shares of carpooling and limited transit use typical of Kansas metros.
  • Mean commute time: County mean commute times in Kansas metros of this size are commonly in the high‑teens to low‑20s minutes range; the official county mean commute time is reported in ACS commuting tables via data.census.gov (Commuting/Travel Time to Work).

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

Shawnee County functions as both an employment center (state government and regional services) and a commuter origin for some workers traveling to nearby counties in the Kansas City–Lawrence–Manhattan regional sphere. The most defensible measures of in-county vs. out-of-county commuting use federal “residence-to-work” flow datasets:

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

County tenure in recent ACS-style profiles typically shows:

  • Majority owner-occupied housing (commonly mid‑60% range in similar Kansas counties with a principal city)
  • A substantial rental market (commonly mid‑30% range) concentrated in Topeka and near major employment/education nodes

The official owner/renter percentages are published in ACS “Tenure” tables on data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median owner-occupied home value: Shawnee County home values have generally been below U.S. median and often near or modestly above the Kansas median, with appreciation occurring during 2020–2024 alongside national trends. The current ACS median value (and margin of error) is available at data.census.gov (Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units).
  • Recent trend (proxy): Like much of the Midwest, the county experienced rising prices and tighter inventory during the post‑2020 period, with market pace varying by neighborhood and housing type. For sales-price trend series, regional MLS or aggregated market reports are typically used; a single countywide official “trend” series is not published by ACS (ACS reports levels, not time-series by month).

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: The official county median gross rent is reported in ACS housing tables on data.census.gov (Gross Rent). Recent Kansas metro county medians are commonly in the $900–$1,100 range; the exact Shawnee County median should be taken from the current ACS release because it moves year to year.

Types of housing

  • Single-family detached homes dominate many neighborhoods and suburban/rural areas of the county.
  • Apartments and multi-unit structures are more concentrated in Topeka and along major corridors and commercial nodes.
  • Rural lots and acreage properties occur outside the urbanized area, with a mix of older farmsteads and newer exurban development.

Housing-structure type shares are reported in ACS “Units in Structure” tables on data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (schools, amenities)

  • Topeka contains the largest concentration of schools, health systems, state-government employment sites, and commercial services; many neighborhoods have relatively short driving times to major civic facilities.
  • Suburban areas (notably within Auburn-Washburn USD 437 boundaries) typically feature newer subdivisions, proximity to newer school facilities, and access to arterial routes for commuting.
  • Outlying communities and rural townships offer lower-density housing and longer travel distances to major amenities, with stronger reliance on personal vehicles.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Property taxes in Kansas are driven by assessed value (a fraction of market value, varying by property class) and local mill levies (schools, county, city, and special districts). For Shawnee County:

  • Effective property tax rates are commonly around 1%–1.5% of market value in many Kansas counties (proxy range; the exact effective rate varies by location and levy mix).
  • Typical annual homeowner cost depends on assessed valuation and local mill rates; county treasurer and Kansas Department of Revenue resources provide current levy and billing mechanics.

Primary references for local rates and statements include:

Data notes: District-level school counts, student–teacher ratios, and graduation rates are reported most consistently through KSDE district/school report cards rather than a single county consolidated table. Housing value/rent, educational attainment, commuting, and industry/occupation distributions are most consistently available as county estimates through the U.S. Census Bureau ACS on data.census.gov; unemployment is most consistently available through BLS LAUS; commuting inflow/outflow is best measured through LEHD OnTheMap.