Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) and
Local Employment Dynamics (LED)
What is LEHD?
Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) is an innovative program within the U.S. Census Bureau. Modern statistical and computing techniques are used to combine federal and state administrative data on employers and employees with core Census Bureau censuses and surveys while protecting the confidentiality of people and firms that provide the data.
What is LED?
Under the LEHD program, Local Employment Dynamics (LED) data are produced. LED is a partnership between state labor market information agencies and the U.S. Census Bureau . The LED data can be accessed thru the QWI Online tool and the Industry Focus tool. A third tool, OnTheMap, provides detailed maps showing where people work and workers live with companion reports on worker ages, earnings, industry distribution, and local workforce indicators.
Who uses LEHD data?
LEHD data is used by businesses, job seekers, Economic Development agencies, Chambers of Commerce, educational institutions, Workforce Investment Boards, school career counselors, job search professionals, transportation planners and federal, state and local agencies.
What kind of information does LEHD data provide?
LEHD data answers questions such as:
- Where are the workers?
- How much are they paid?
- Where are the jobs?
- How much do they pay?
- Who needs training?
- How will workers get to their jobs?
- Where should a business locate?
How do I get started?
To start, click on the links below which will take you to a web site where you can begin your research. Alternatively, click on the Frequently Asked Questions to view an indepth description of what kind of questions each website can answer.
Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) Online Shows employment, wages and worker turnover for different geography levels.
Industry Focus Shows industries for the local area and local workers.
OnTheMap provides detailed maps showing where people work and workers live with companion reports on worker ages, earnings, industry distribution, and local workforce indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, visit the U.S. Census Bureau at: http://lehd.did.census.gov .
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