Because of job opportunities available in Blackwell, labor commutes from a 30-mile radius to the community. The figures below indicate the labor force in Kay County.

                                   Male        Female        Total
Population:                   26,010        24,990        51,000
Civilian Labor Force:      15,404        10,496        25,900
Employed:                    14,481         9,869        14,350

Estimated number of persons available for work within a 30-mile radius:**

Male:   1020            Female:    800            Total:    1,820

**Based on estimated population for 1990.