Definition of Economic Typology Categories
Manufacturing Dependent
25% or more of average annual labor and proprietor’s earnings derived from manufacturing during 1998-2000
Farming Dependent
15% or more of annual labor and proprietor’s earnings derived from farming during 1998-2000 or 15% or more employed in farm occupations during 2000
Federal/State Gov. Dependent
15% or more of average annual labor and proprietor’s earnings derived from Federal and State government during 1998-2000
Service Dependent
45% or more of average annual labor and proprietor’s earnings derived from services categories during 1998-2000
Nonspecialized
Did not meet the dependence threshold for any one of the above industries
