In Etowah County, jobs in the securities and commodity contracts brokerage pay the highest wages

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Employment in the securities and commodity contracts brokerage industry paid the average highest wages in Etowah County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Etowah County was paid an annual wage of $108,891 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the industry wage in Alabama of $102,048 and less than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $138,150.

Other top-pay jobs in Etowah County, Alabama may be found in offices of physicians ($65,656), machinery and supply merchant wholesalers ($62,203), accounting and bookkeeping services ($54,623) and wireless telecommunications carriers ($48,111) industries. Note: Clicking the Above Graphic Displays the Detailed 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.

Etowah County Wages have increased by 16.6% Since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in Etowah County, Alabama by a total of 16.6%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for 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.

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

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Wages in all industries in Etowah County, Alabama can be described as medium-high when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 15.7 percent lower than the with an state average of $34,182. The average pay was less than the US average pay 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.

Etowah County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Etowah County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Department stores industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 556 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Department stores industry make up 21.2 percent of the total job loss in Etowah County, Alabama.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (556 jobs lost)
2. Employment services (487 jobs lost)
3. Warehousing and storage (341 jobs lost)
4. Grocery stores (199 jobs lost)
5. Animal slaughtering and processing (123 jobs lost)

In Etowah County, Alabama, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 917 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

From the 96 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 43 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 53 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Etowah County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Other general merchandise stores industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 681 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Other general merchandise stores industry makes up 23.4 percent of the total growth in Etowah County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (681 new jobs)
2. Offices of other health practitioners (194 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (188 new jobs)
4. Home health care services (181 new jobs)
5. Automobile dealers (135 new jobs)

The total number of jobs has increased by 3 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are less than growth in the State of Alabama, experiencing a gain of 3.3 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains in the area were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Etowah County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Support activities for road transportation industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 758.8 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Etowah County has expanded faster than the growth seen in the industry for Alabama, where this industry saw a gain of 43.5 percent. The Support activities for road transportation industry in Etowah County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 18.2 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for road transportation (758.8 percent gain)
2. Specialized freight trucking (392.6 percent gain)
3. Other general merchandise stores (376.8 percent gain)
4. Home health care services (178.9 percent gain)
5. Wireless telecommunications carriers (144.2 percent gain)

Etowah County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Petroleum merchant wholesalers industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 71.7 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Alabama, where the it saw a loss of 39 percent. The losses in the Petroleum merchant wholesalers industry in Etowah County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 9.9 in percent of jobs in the Petroleum merchant wholesalers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Petroleum merchant wholesalers (71.7 percent decline)
2. Warehousing and storage (64.4 percent decline)
3. Department stores (61.4 percent decline)
4. Beer, wine, and liquor stores (57 percent decline)
5. Used merchandise stores (48.9 percent decline)





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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.

Etowah County One-Year Industry Employment Change

In Etowah County, Alabama, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 46 jobs between mid-2005 and mid-2006.

From the 14 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 5 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 7 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Etowah County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Limited-service eating places industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 13 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 34.2 percent of the total number of new jobs in Etowah County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (13 new jobs)
2. Gasoline stations (10 new jobs)
3. Offices of physicians (7 new jobs)
4. Automobile dealers (4 new jobs)
5. Other general merchandise stores (2 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Etowah County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Grocery stores industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 13 jobs. The declines in the Grocery stores industry make up 54.2 percent of the total employment decline in Etowah County, Alabama.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery stores (13 jobs lost)
2. Building material and supplies dealers (3 jobs lost)
3. Health and personal care stores (3 jobs lost)
4. Individual and family services (3 jobs lost)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (2 jobs lost)

Etowah County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Individual and family services industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 15.4 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Alabama, where the it saw a gain of 8.3 percent. The losses in the Individual and family services industry in Etowah County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 6.1 percent in terms of employees in the Individual and family services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Individual and family services (15.4 percent decline)
2. Grocery stores (14.7 percent decline)
3. Health and personal care stores (8.9 percent decline)
4. Building material and supplies dealers (8.5 percent decline)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (5.9 percent decline)

Etowah County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Offices of physicians industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 22.8 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Etowah County has added employment faster than the industry has grown in the State of Alabama, where this industry saw a gain of 2.4 percent. The Offices of physicians industry in Etowah County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 2.5 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Offices of physicians (22.8 percent gain)
2. Gasoline stations (21.0 percent gain)
3. Automobile dealers (12.6 percent gain)
4. Limited-service eating places (7.6 percent gain)
5. Other general merchandise stores (4.8 percent gain)

Total industry employment has decreased by 2.7 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than growth in the State of Alabama, experiencing a gain of 2.0 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The losses were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.0 percent.





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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 Etowah County, Alabama

The median household income has declined from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has decreased to $32,507, posting a 10.9 percent decline. Etowah County, Alabama, in terms of percent of decline, ranks 6 of 19 counties in percent of decline for income levels in the State of Alabama. Etowah County ranks 186 of 668 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the decline in median household income in the United States.

The American Indian and Alaska Native headed households in Etowah County reported an income level of $40,585, this level was 11.3 percent greater than the median level for total households in the area. Black or African American headed households had a median household income that was 41.9 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $21,176. The Asian householders in the area have reported their median household incomes at $64,935. This median income level is 78.1 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area. In Etowah County, Alabama White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $38,633 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 5.9 percent greater than the median in 2000. Hispanic in Etowah County, Alabama , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $32,245, this income level is 11.6 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Etowah County, Alabama may be understood as having a medium-high poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 15.7 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Black or African American race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 34.2 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged Under 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Etowah County, with 25.4 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

As the median household income witnessed a decline in the last five year in Etowah County, Alabama, the Race/Ethnicity group that went through the most dramatic decline in the household income level was the American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category. This category went through a decline of 62 percent in the last five years. The Asian Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Etowah County, encountering a 64.9 percent increase in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Etowah County was reported to have a medium-low median household income of $36,469 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 9.5 percent lower than the median income in State of Alabama of $39,938 and the median is 34.7 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

The poverty rate in Etowah County, Alabama has declined by 0.7 percent from the rates reported in the Decennial Census, moving from 15.7 percent to 15 percent.

Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census. 2005 American Community Survey.

Higher Education in Etowah County, Alabama

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of the male population that can be considered highly educated has increased by 2.2 percent. By the year 2005, 16.2 percent of the total male population, in the area, has obtained at least a Bachelors Degree. From 2000 to 2005, the percent of women with a Bachelors or Higher has decreased by a total of 1.2 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 11.6 percent of the female population having received at least a Bachelors Degree.

Etowah County, Alabama can be considered to have a moderately-educated 2000 population, with 13.4 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Etowah was reported to have 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.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Etowah County, Alabama, a high proportion of the male population in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 33.2 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Etowah have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 14 percent (Men) versus 12.8 percent (Women). The most common level of education for women in the area is High School Diploma, with 31.6 percent of the female population achieving this education level.

From 2000, Etowah has increased in the percent of the population that is over the age of 25 with a BA or Higher. This population cohort has grown by 0.4 percent to a total of 13.8 in 2005. According to the American Community Survey, the proporation of the population in 2005 with a BA or Higher is less than the State of Alabama percent of 21.4 and less than the average US percent of 27.2.

In Etowah County, Alabama as reported in the Census of the year 2000, 14.4 percent of the White Alone, 7.4 percent of Black or African American, 35.4 percent of the Asian alone and 7.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census. 2005 American Community Survey.

Demographic Profile for Etowah County, Alabama

Etowah County, Alabama has a population that is made up of 81.6 percent White, 14.5 percent African American, 0.4 percent Asian, and 2.4 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a high level of diversity, with 17.3 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of Alabama percent of 29.3. Since 2000, Etowah has increased in diversity when 16.8 percent of the population were minorities.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Etowah County, Alabama to be 39.2 years old. The median age in Etowah is greater than the median age in Alabama of 37.4. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 38.3 years old. With 22.9 percent of the 2005 population being made up of children and youth younger than 18, Etowah can be described as being made up of a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low presence of the 2005 population base, with 61.4 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 15.7 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-high proportion of the population.

When measuring the total land area, Etowah spans a total of 535 square miles. The county has a of medium-low population density of 193 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar counties, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Oneida, NY (193 per sq. mile ), Bartow, GA (194 per sq. mile ), Okaloosa, FL (195 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Oneida, NY (193 per sq. mile ), Marion, FL (192 per sq. mile ), Lowndes, GA (192 per sq. mile ).

Etowah County, Alabama had a population of 103,189 in 2005. The estimated population has decreased, from the population in the year 2000 of 103,315. The decline signifies a decrease of -0.1 percent. Etowah ranks 31 of 67 counties by growth in total population in Alabama and the county ranks 2,173 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

Estimated since the year 2000, a medium-low amount of people have migrated to Etowah internationally. The migration from outside the US into Etowah makes up 1.9 percent of the total migration into the State of Alabama. This level of international migration can be considered medium-low when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

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

Housing Report for Etowah County, Alabama

The State of Alabama, Etowah County ranks 18 of 67 by percentage growth in residential real estate. The county is positioned 1,688 of 3,141, in terms of residential real estate percentage change change in the United States.

The residential housing values in Etowah County, Alabama have moderate increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $13,000, or 18.3 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $71,200.

Etowah County had a median home value in the year 2005 of $84,200, accounted by the American Community Survey. This is less than the Alabama 2005 median home value of $97,500 and less than home value of $167,500 across the United States during the same year.

In Etowah County, the real estate market was made up of 47,604 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen moderate level of growth, adding a total of 1,107 homes since 2001, or 2.4 percent.

Etowah County can be understood as having a small, but present proportion of residential real estate that is high priced. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 0.4 percent owner-occupied dwelling are valued over a half a million dollars.

There is a large amount of housing that is affordable in Etowah County, Alabama. In 2005, 70.2 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

Manufacturing has the largest employers in Etowah County, with the industry averaging 43 jobs per establishment, which is greater than the industry's average in the United States of 39 and less than the State of Alabama average of 52 for the Manufacturing industry.

In Etowah County, Health care and social assistance, Manufacturing and Administrative and waste services industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Health care and social assistance industry has a US LQ in the county of 1.61. The percent of employment in the Health care and social assistance industry is 1.61 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Etowah may be an exporter of products or services of Health care and social assistance.

In Etowah County, Health care and social assistance, Manufacturing, and the Retail Trade sectors, in terms of total employment, are the largest. Health care and social assistance produces the largest number of jobs in the area accounting for 20.9 percent of the total county employment. This totals 6,595 jobs. The Manufacturing and Retail Trade industries total 19.2 and 15.5 percent of industry employment.

Manufacturing between the years 2001 and 2005, saw the greatest loss in employment in Etowah County. The sector faced a loss of 622 employees during the period, or 9.3 percent of industry's employment. The industry declines made up 44.3 percent of all county employment losses since 2001.

Management of companies and enterprises is an attractive industry due to its high level of job growth since the year 2001 in Etowah County, increasing in size by 119 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 1.6 percent. The State of Alabama encountered a change in industry employment of 37.3 percent, during the period.

Etowah County ranks 13 of 68 total Counties throughout Alabama in terms of total 2005 employment. The County’s employment ranking has moved up from the year 2001, at which time the County was ranked 12 of 68 Counties.





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