The Bureau of Economic Analysis’s GDP by County and Metropolitan Area dataset offers current- and real-dollar estimates of local economic output. It measures production across industries, enabling users to evaluate economic growth, productivity, and resilience at sub-state geographies. GDP by County and MSA provides an essential view of regional performance and competitiveness.
On a data platform, local GDP integrates with employment, wages, and demographic indicators to create comprehensive regional profiles. Analysts use it for benchmarking peers, quantifying sector drivers, and identifying growth opportunities. With consistent methodology and annual updates, the dataset supports forecasting, infrastructure investment, and economic-development planning grounded in standardized statistical data.