Southeastern region

County workforce trends

Updated 1/30/2026. Reports will not be updated before April 2026 due to annual benchmarking.

Includes population and unemployment rate

Unemployment
(December 2025)

0 %

Description

Southeastern Idaho’s economy includes agriculture, high-tech manufacturing, energy, services and trade. Pocatello is southeastern Idaho’s largest city and home to Idaho State University, a major research university and partner in workforce development, basic research and cultural opportunities.

Brandon Duong

Southeastern regional economist

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Updated 1/27/2026