In Cherokee County, jobs in the management and technical consulting services pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the management and technical consulting services industry reported the top wages in Cherokee County for 2006. The average industry job in Cherokee County received an annual wage of $73,134 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry pay the State of Alabama of $52,159 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry at the United States Level of $67,321.

Other top-pay jobs in Cherokee County, Alabama are present in electronic markets and agents and brokers ($65,535), offices of other health practitioners ($45,235), offices of physicians ($40,289) and direct selling establishments ($35,119) industries. Note: Click the above Graphic for Detail Comparison

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Cherokee County Wages have increased by 17.6% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Cherokee County, Alabama by a total of 17.6%. This is less than the growth in industry wages for the State of Alabama and greater than the growth in average industry wages for the United States.

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Cherokee County Industry Wages Lag Behind Alabama, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Cherokee County, Alabama when analyzed can be described as relatively low when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 27.7 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $34,182. The average pay was less than the industry average in the US of $40,259.

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Cherokee County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Cherokee County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Nondepository credit intermediation industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 59.5 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Alabama, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 35.1 percent. The losses in the Nondepository credit intermediation industry in Cherokee County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 18.9 in percent of workers in the Nondepository credit intermediation industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Nondepository credit intermediation (59.5 percent decline)
2. Building equipment contractors (38 percent decline)
3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (30.1 percent decline)
4. Child day care services (28.8 percent decline)
5. Services to buildings and dwellings (22.2 percent decline)

Total employment has increased by 7.6 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than growth in the State of Alabama, which went through a gain of 3.3 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Cherokee County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 100.0 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Cherokee County has expanded faster than the industry job growth experienced in Alabama, where it saw a gain of 35.3 percent. The Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry in Cherokee County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 29.2 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (100.0 percent gain)
2. Offices of physicians (59.5 percent gain)
3. Legal services (34.5 percent gain)
4. Other specialty trade contractors (27.7 percent gain)
5. Limited-service eating places (27.2 percent gain)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Cherokee County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Greenhouse and nursery production industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 60 jobs. The declines in the Greenhouse and nursery production industry make up 45.9 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Cherokee County, Alabama.

Top 5 Industries
1. Greenhouse and nursery production (60 jobs lost)
2. Building equipment contractors (15 jobs lost)
3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (14 jobs lost)
4. Child day care services (13 jobs lost)
5. Direct selling establishments (10 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Cherokee County

The Limited-service eating places industry has added the most employment with 75 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 52.4 percent of the total growth in Cherokee County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (75 new jobs)
2. Offices of physicians (29 new jobs)
3. Gasoline stations (10 new jobs)
4. Health and personal care stores (8 new jobs)
5. Other specialty trade contractors (4 new jobs)

In Cherokee County, Alabama, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 281 total jobs from 2001 to 2006.

From the 23 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 9 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 12 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.





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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Cherokee County One-Year Industry Employment Change

The total number of jobs has increased by 1.1 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are less than percent in Alabama, which went through a gain of 2.0 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains the area experienced were less than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.0 percent.

Cherokee County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 36.5 percent of the jobs from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to 2nd quarter of 2006. The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Alabama, where the it saw a gain of 1.7 percent. The losses in the Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry in Cherokee County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 2.6 percent in terms of employment in the Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (36.5 percent decline)
2. Cattle ranching and farming (22.6 percent decline)
3. Professional and similar organizations (19.6 percent decline)
4. Child day care services (18.6 percent decline)
5. Civic and social organizations (17.2 percent decline)

Cherokee County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Cement and concrete product manufacturing industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 600.0 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Cherokee County has increased employment faster than the industry has grown in the State of Alabama, where the industry took a gain of 5.1 percent. The Cement and concrete product manufacturing industry in Cherokee County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 4.4 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Cement and concrete product manufacturing (600.0 percent gain)
2. Unclassified (160.4 percent gain)
3. Architectural and structural metals mfg. (55.1 percent gain)
4. Personal care services (41.0 percent gain)
5. Social advocacy organizations (40.8 percent gain)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Cherokee County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Child day care services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 23 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Child day care services industry make up 11.8 percent of the total employment decline in Cherokee County, Alabama.

Top 5 Industries
1. Child day care services (23 jobs lost)
2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (23 jobs lost)
3. Printing and related support activities (22 jobs lost)
4. Building material and supplies dealers (17 jobs lost)
5. Nursing care facilities (14 jobs lost)

Out of the 60 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 26 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 34 industries reported employment loss in the period.

In Cherokee County, Alabama, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 129 total jobs from 2005 to 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Cherokee County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Unclassified industry has added the most employment with 49 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Unclassified industry makes up 13.5 percent of the total number of new jobs in Cherokee County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (49 new jobs)
2. Grocery stores (43 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (33 new jobs)
4. Cement and concrete product manufacturing (26 new jobs)
5. Specialized freight trucking (24 new jobs)





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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Income and Poverty in Cherokee County, Alabama

In Cherokee County, Alabama White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $36,600 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 1.3 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $29,877. This household income level is 17.3 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area. Black or African American headed households had a median household income that was 13.2 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $31,352. Hispanic Householders in Cherokee County, Alabama , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $52,553, this income level is 45.5 percent greater than the areas median income level for all households. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Cherokee County reported a median household income of $8,566, which was 76.3 percent less than the median level for total households in the area.

When compared to other counties (or parishes) across the United States, Cherokee County, Alabama can be understood to have a medium-high poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 15.6 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 33.3 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 6 to 11 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Cherokee County, with 25.7 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Cherokee County reported a medium-low household income of $36,123 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 10.6 percent lower than the median in State of Alabama of $39,938 and the median household income is 36 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.







Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census.

Higher Education in Cherokee County, Alabama

In Cherokee County, Alabama according the 2000 Decennial Census, 9.8 percent of the White Alone, 7.2 percent of Black or African American, 46.8 percent of the Asian alone and 5 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Cherokee County, Alabama, many men in the area have reached the Less than High School category, with 36.8 percent achieving this level. The female population in Cherokee have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 10 percent (Men) versus 9.4 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the Less than High School, with 36.2 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

Cherokee County, Alabama can be considered to have a less-educated 2000 population, with 9.8 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Cherokee counted a lower percent of highly educated individuals than the State of Alabama's proportion of 19 percent and a lower percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.





Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census.

Demographic Profile for Cherokee County, Alabama

Cherokee County, Alabama had a population of 24,522 in 2005. The total population has increased, since the population in 2000 of 24,059. This growth denotes an increase of 1.9 percent. Cherokee ranks 21 of 67 counties when analyzing total population change in Alabama and the county ranks 1,426 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

Since 2000, a medium-low amount of people migrated to Cherokee internationally. The migration from outside the US into Cherokee totals 0.3 percent of the total migration into the State of Alabama. This level of international migration can be considered medium-low when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

In terms of total land area, Cherokee spans a total of 553 square miles. The land areas has a of low population density of 44 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- St. Francis, AR (44 per sq. mile ), Hardee, FL (44 per sq. mile ), Wayne, GA (44 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- St. Francis, AR (44 per sq. mile ), Hardee, FL (44 per sq. mile ), Wayne, GA (44 per sq. mile ).

Cherokee County, Alabama has a population that is made up of 92.3 percent White, 5.5 percent African American, 0.3 percent Asian, and 1.1 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a modest level of diversity, with 6.9 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of Alabama percent of 29.3. Since 2000, Cherokee has increased in diversity when 6.6 of the total population were minorities.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age of Cherokee County, Alabama 41.1 years old. The median in Cherokee is greater than the median age in Alabama of 37.4. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median, when the median age was 40.1 years old. A total of 21.1 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Cherokee can be understood as having a medium-low proportion of youths. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-high presence of the 2005 population base, with 62.3 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 16.7 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a medium-high proportion of the population.

Datasource: Population Estimates Program, U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Housing Report for Cherokee County, Alabama

Cherokee County recorded a median home value in 2000 of $76,100, accounted by the Decennial Census. This value is less than the State of Alabama 2000 median home value of $85,100 and less than median home value of $119,600 for the rest of the nation in that year.

When compared to other counties in Alabama, Cherokee County ranks 30 of 67 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 2,416 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

In Cherokee County, the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division accounted for a total of 14,473 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen growth in housing units, adding a total of 195 housing units since the year 2001, or 1.4 percent.

Cherokee County is made up of a medium proportion of high-valued homes. In 2000, the Decennial Census reports that 1.1 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

There is a large amount of real estate that is affordable in Cherokee County, Alabama. In 2000, 77.6 percent of housing was valued under $125k.



Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Cherokee County, Alabama -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Manufacturing has the largest employers in Cherokee County, averaging 41 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the industry's average in the United States of 39 and less than the State of Alabama average establishment size of 52 for the Manufacturing industry.

In Cherokee County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Manufacturing industry has a US LQ in the county of 2.52. This means the percent of total employment in the Manufacturing sector is 2.52 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Cherokee County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Manufacturing.

Information has had the highest level of job growth from 2001-2005 in Cherokee County, rising by 41.4 percent. This is greater than the industry employment change in the United States of -14.9 percent. The State of Alabama experienced a sector employment shift of -13.4 percent, in the last 5 years.

In Cherokee County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Manufacturing is the major employer in the county making up 32.3 percent of the total county employment. This totals 1,286 employees. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services industries total 22.1 and 10.6 percent of total employment, respectively.









Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).