May 9, 2008
Missouri Motion Media: A Wide Reach with Rich Rewards
Missouri's popularity with the film industry is on the increase; more than half of the movies shot in Missouri were filmed in just the past 10 years. In this new century alone, 122 movies have been filmed in the Show-Me State. This translates into big business. Missouri's Motion Media industry employs more than 7,600 workers at above state average wages and adds several billion dollars to our economy each year.
Population Projections Released
Recently released state and county population projections from the Missouri Office of Administration show that Missouri's population is expected to approach 6.8 million people by 2030, a growth of roughly 1.2 million people, or 21%, from the year 2000. The populations of Christian and Lincoln counties are projected to grow the fastest in the state, more than doubling between the years 2000 and 2030.
