Walmart Nation: Mapping the Largest Employers in the U.S.

Summary

This video explores the largest employers in each U.S. state, revealing that government and military are dominant except in New York City. Private sector analysis shows healthcare and education as leading employers, with Walmart emerging as the largest private employer nationwide with over 1.5 million employees. The company's growth aligns with southern population booms, making it a significant employer in states like Arkansas. Despite retail sector changes, Walmart remains a top employer, with Amazon as the second largest but unlikely to surpass Walmart due to its reliance on contract workers and automation.

Takeaways

• 🏢 The federal and state government are the top employers in almost every U.S. state.
• 🌆 In New York, the city's municipal government is the largest employer in the state.
• 👮‍♂️ When including military employment, 8 states have more active personnel than any single private employer.
• 🏥 Excluding government and military, health care and education are top employers in many states.
• 🏛️ In states where a university is a top employer, health care facilities often contribute significantly to the workforce.
• 🚗 General Motors is the top employer in Michigan, reflecting regional industries.
• 🎰 MGM Resorts is the largest employer in Nevada, highlighting the importance of the hospitality industry in the state.
• 🛒 Walmart is the largest private employer in the U.S. with over 1.5 million employees.
• 📈 Walmart's growth is closely tied to the population boom in the southern states.
• 🏰 Arkansas has the most Walmart locations per capita and the company employs 4% of the state's total workforce.
• 🛍️ Despite changes in the retail sector, Walmart remains the world's largest company by revenue and a top employer.
• 📦 Amazon, the e-commerce giant, is the nation's second-largest employer but is unlikely to surpass Walmart in the near term due to reliance on contract workers and automation.

Q & A

What are the largest employers in each U.S. state?

The largest employers in each U.S. state are typically federal and state governments, with the exception of New York where the city's municipal government is the largest employer.

Which state has more active military personnel than any single private employer?

When military employment is included, eight states have more active personnel than any single private employer.

What are the top employers in the private sector across the U.S.?

Health care and education are top employers in the private sector in many states, with a significant portion of employees often coming from affiliated health care facilities.

Which company is the top employer in Michigan?

General Motors is the top employer in Michigan.

How many people does MGM Resorts employ in Nevada?

MGM Resorts employs over 55,000 people in Nevada.

What is the most evident trend regarding employment in the U.S.?

The most evident trend is the dominance of Walmart as the largest private employer in many states.

How many employees does Walmart have in the U.S.?

Walmart has over 1.5 million employees in the U.S. alone.

What percentage of America's total private sector workforce does Walmart's U.S. workforce represent?

Walmart's U.S. workforce is equivalent to one percent of America's total private sector workforce.

How many stores does Walmart have across the U.S.?

Walmart has over 5,300 stores across the U.S.

How has Walmart's growth impacted employment in the southern states?

Walmart's growth went hand-in-hand with a population boom across the south, leading to the company dominating employment in those states.

What is the significance of Walmart's presence in its home state of Arkansas?

In Arkansas, Walmart employs four percent of the state's total workforce, and nearly one-third of the state's retail employees work for Walmart.

How does Amazon's employment compare to Walmart's?

Amazon is the nation's second-largest employer, but its reliance on contract workers and automation is likely to keep its employee count below Walmart's in the near term.

Outlines

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🏢 Largest Employers in U.S. States

This video script discusses the largest employers in each U.S. state, highlighting the significant role of federal and state governments in most states. An exception is New York, where the municipal government is the largest employer. When military employment is included, 8 states have more active personnel than any private employer. Excluding government and military, the private sector reveals health care and education as top employers, with universities often linked to health care facilities. Regional industries, such as General Motors in Michigan and MGM Resorts in Nevada, also stand out. Walmart is noted as the largest private employer in the U.S., with over 1.5 million employees and a significant presence in southern states. The company's growth correlates with population booms and its retail dominance, especially in Arkansas. Despite retail changes, Walmart remains a top employer, and Amazon, while growing rapidly, is unlikely to surpass Walmart in employment due to its reliance on contract workers and automation.

Keywords

💡Largest Employers

Largest employers refer to the organizations or entities that provide the most jobs in a particular area. In the context of the video, it focuses on the top employers in each U.S. state, highlighting the significant role these entities play in the local economy and job market.

💡Federal and State Government

The federal and state government are mentioned as top employers in almost every U.S. state. This indicates the substantial number of jobs provided by these public sectors, which include roles in administration, public service, and more.

💡Municipal Government

Municipal government is the exception in New York, being the largest employer in the state. This term refers to the local government responsible for managing the city's affairs and providing services to its residents.

💡Military Employment

Military employment is included in the discussion when considering states with more active personnel than any single private employer. This term refers to jobs within the armed forces and highlights the significant employment contribution of the military sector in certain states.

💡Private Sector

The private sector is contrasted with government and military employment to focus on jobs provided by non-governmental organizations. The video discusses how health care and education dominate in this sector in many states.

💡Health Care

Health care is noted as a top employer in many cases within the private sector. This industry includes hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities that provide essential services and employ a large workforce.

💡Education

Education is another significant employer, especially in states where universities are prominent. The term encompasses schools, colleges, and universities that contribute to the economy by employing teachers, administrators, and support staff.

💡Regional Industries

Regional industries are specific to certain areas and can be top employers. For example, General Motors in Michigan and MGM Resorts in Nevada are highlighted as such. This term refers to industries that are particularly strong in a given region due to local resources or historical development.

💡Walmart

Walmart is identified as the largest private employer in the U.S. with over 1.5 million employees. The video discusses how Walmart's growth and store expansion have made it a dominant employer, especially in the southern states.

💡Retail Giant

Retail giant is a term used to describe a large company in the retail sector, like Walmart. The video explains how Walmart's presence and employment impact Arkansas, its home state, with a significant portion of the workforce employed by the company.

💡E-commerce

E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. The video mentions Amazon as the nation's second-largest employer and compares its growth and employment practices with Walmart.

💡Automation

Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks that would otherwise be done by humans. The video suggests that Amazon's reliance on automation and contract workers may keep its employee count below Walmart's in the near future.

Highlights

Federal and state government are the top employers in almost every US state.

New York City's municipal government is the largest employer in New York state.

Eight states have more active military personnel than any single private employer.

Healthcare and education are top employers in many states, often linked to university-affiliated healthcare facilities.

Regional industries influence top employers, such as General Motors in Michigan and MGM Resorts in Nevada.

Walmart is the largest private employer in the US with over 1.5 million employees.

Walmart has over 5,300 stores across the US and is expanding.

Walmart's growth is tied to the population boom in the southern states.

Arkansas has the most Walmart locations per capita and employs 4% of the state's workforce.

Nearly one-third of Arkansas's retail employees work for Walmart.

Despite changes in the retail sector, Walmart remains the world's largest company by revenue.

Amazon is the nation's second-largest employer but is unlikely to surpass Walmart in the near term.

Amazon's growth is impressive but may be limited by reliance on contract workers and supply chain automation.

The video provides a data-driven perspective on employment trends in the US.

Visual Capitalist offers more data-driven graphics for further exploration.

Transcripts

hey everyone today we'll be looking at

the largest employers in each u.s. state

it takes a lot of manpower to keep the

country running so it'll come as no

surprise that the federal and state

government are the top employers in

almost every US state one unique

exception is in the Big Apple where the

city's massive municipal government is

the largest employer in the entire state

when we add military employment to the

mix we end up with 8 states that have

more active personnel than any single

private employer for another perspective

let's exclude direct government and

military employers and instead look at

the private sector right away we can see

that health care and education are top

employers in a number of cases it's

worth noting that even in places where a

university is at the top of the list a

major component of the employee base

often comes from affiliated health care

facilities a few states bucked this

trend in a way that highlights regional

industries for example General Motors is

the top employer in Michigan at least

for the time being in Nevada MGM Resorts

employs over 55,000 people but perhaps

the most evident trend in this map is

the dominance of a specific company

Walmart Walmart is the largest private

employer on the planet with over 1.5

million employees in the US alone that's

equivalent to one percent of America's

total private sector workforce today the

company has over 5,300 stores across the

country

and when you look at the expansion of

Walmart locations over the past 50 years

it's easy to see how the company came to

dominate employment in the southern

states

Walmart's growth went hand-in-hand with

a population boom across the south and

by the 90s blue big-box stores were

popping up across the nation the

company's home state of Arkansas is

still heavily influenced by the retail

giant the state has by far the most

Walmart locations per capita and the

company employs four percent of the

state's total workforce put it another

way

nearly one-third of the state's retail

employees work for Walmart even though

the retail sector is undergoing big

changes Walmart is still the biggest

company in the world by revenue so it's

sure to remain a top employer for the

foreseeable future

okay so you might be asking yourself

what about Amazon the e-commerce giant

is now the nation's second largest

employer but unless there are more Whole

Foods sized acquisitions in the

company's future this map is unlikely to

change anytime soon

while Amazon's growth is astonishing a

reliance on contract workers and the

continued automation of their supply

chain will likely keep employee counts

below Walmart in the near term thanks

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