In Rio Blanco County, jobs in the oil and gas extraction pay the highest wages

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People with jobs in the oil and gas extraction industry wages were the highest in Rio Blanco County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Rio Blanco County earned an annual wage of $88,501 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is less than the average industry wage in the State of Colorado of $138,475 and less than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $127,077.

Other top-pay jobs in Rio Blanco County, Colorado may be found in power generation and supply ($57,971), support activities for mining ($56,882), other specialty trade contractors ($40,932) and insurance agencies, brokerages, and related ($27,928) industries. Note: Click Graph Above 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.

Rio Blanco County Wages have increased by 55.2% Since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in Rio Blanco County, Colorado by a total of 55.2%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of Colorado 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.

Rio Blanco County Industry Wages Exceed Colorado, and Wages Exceed the United States

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Wages in all industries in Rio Blanco County, Colorado when analyzed can be understood as being relatively high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 4.2 percent higher than the state, which was reported to be $41,530. The industry pay was greater than the national industry average 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.

Rio Blanco County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

In Rio Blanco County, Colorado, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 835 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Rio Blanco County

Given the industries in the area, the Gasoline stations industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 15 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Gasoline stations industry make up 91.7 percent of the employment lost during the period in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

Top 5 Industries
1. Gasoline stations (15 jobs lost)
2. Insurance carriers (463 jobs lost)
3. Department stores (327 jobs lost)
4. Utility system construction (239 jobs lost)
5. Grocery stores (160 jobs lost)

Of the 10 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 3 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 7 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Rio Blanco County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Support activities for mining industry has grown the most with 355 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Support activities for mining industry makes up 71.8 percent of the growth in Rio Blanco County.

Top 3 Industries
1. Support activities for mining (355 new jobs)
2. Oil and gas extraction (79 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (19 new jobs)

Total employment has increased by 51.1 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2001. This change is greater than growth in the State of Colorado, experiencing a gain of 0.1 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Rio Blanco County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Support activities for mining industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 185.7 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Rio Blanco County has expanded faster than the industry job growth experienced in Colorado, where the industry felt a gain of 156.7 percent. The Support activities for mining industry in Rio Blanco County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 33.7 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for mining (185.7 percent gain)
2. Oil and gas extraction (69.6 percent gain)
3. Limited-service eating places (62.9 percent gain)
4. Other specialty trade contractors (27.6 percent gain)
5. Building material and supplies dealers (27.6 percent gain)

Rio Blanco County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Gasoline stations industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 25.7 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Colorado, where the industry reported a loss of 19.2 percent. The losses in the Gasoline stations industry in Rio Blanco County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US lost 6.4 percent in terms of employees in the Gasoline stations industry.

Top 3 Industries
1. Gasoline stations (25.7 percent decline)
2. Architectural and engineering services (3.5 percent decline)
3. Offices of dentists (2.7 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.

Rio Blanco County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Rio Blanco County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Computer systems design and related services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 339.4 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Rio Blanco County has increased employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in Colorado, where the industry felt a gain of 2.3 percent. The Computer systems design and related services industry in Rio Blanco County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 6.8 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Computer systems design and related services (339.4 percent gain)
2. Residential mental health facilities (138.4 percent gain)
3. Highway, street, and bridge construction (94.7 percent gain)
4. Offices of real estate agents and brokers (80.0 percent gain)
5. Full-service restaurants (46.0 percent gain)

Rio Blanco County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Electronics and appliance stores industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 61.6 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Colorado, where the industry felt a gain of 6 percent. The losses in the Electronics and appliance stores industry in Rio Blanco County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 3.4 percent in terms of employment in the Electronics and appliance stores industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronics and appliance stores (61.6 percent decline)
2. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (38.3 percent decline)
3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (35.6 percent decline)
4. Consumer goods rental (32 percent decline)
5. Other specialty trade contractors (27 percent decline)

Total industry employment has increased by 4.2 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are greater than percent in the State of Colorado, which experienced a gain of 2.8 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains felt were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

In Rio Blanco County, Colorado, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 294 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Of the 49 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 25 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 20 industries reported a drop in employment.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Rio Blanco County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Residential mental health facilities industry has grown the most with 244 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Residential mental health facilities industry makes up 44.4 percent of the total employment growth in Rio Blanco County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Residential mental health facilities (244 new jobs)
2. Full-service restaurants (138 new jobs)
3. Computer systems design and related services (37 new jobs)
4. Highway, street, and bridge construction (36 new jobs)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (25 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Rio Blanco County

The Electronics and appliance stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 41 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Electronics and appliance stores industry make up 24.5 percent of the total employment decline in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronics and appliance stores (41 jobs lost)
2. Automobile dealers (15 jobs lost)
3. Gasoline stations (15 jobs lost)
4. Consumer goods rental (13 jobs lost)
5. Outpatient care centers (12 jobs lost)





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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 Rio Blanco County, Colorado

In Rio Blanco County, Colorado White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $44,727 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 1.4 percent greater than the median in 2000. The American Indian and Alaska Native households in Rio Blanco County had a median income of $46,069, this median was 4.4 percent greater than the median income level in this area. The Asian householders in the area have reported their median household incomes at $118,426. This median is 168.4 percent greater than the reported median household income, in the area, for all households. Hispanic households in Rio Blanco County, Colorado , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $22,470, this income level is 49.1 percent less than the reported median household income for all households in the area.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Rio Blanco County reported a medium-high median income for households of $44,122 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 25.2 percent lower than the median in State of Colorado of $55,228 and the median household income is 11.4 percent lower than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

When compared to other counties (or parishes) across the United States, Rio Blanco County, Colorado can be recognized as having a medium-low rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 9.6 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 33.1 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 6 to 11 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in Rio Blanco County, accounting 16.3 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.







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

Higher Education in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

In Rio Blanco County, Colorado according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 19.6 percent of the White Alone, . percent of Black or African American, 66.6 percent of the Asian alone and 9 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Rio Blanco County, Colorado is made up of a highly-educated population of the working age, with 19.4 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Rio Blanco was reported to have a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Colorado's proportion of 32.6 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

Reported by the 2000 Census in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 33 percent achieving this level. The female population in Rio Blanco have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 21.8 percent (Men) versus 17.2 percent (Women). The most common level of education for women in the area is Some College or Associates Degree, with 41.2 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.





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

Demographic Profile for Rio Blanco County, Colorado

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Rio Blanco County, Colorado to be 38.1 years old. The median age in Rio Blanco is greater than the median age for the State of Colorado of 34.7. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 37.7 years old. A total of 23.8 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Rio Blanco can be understood as having a medium-high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 63.8 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 12.4 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

Since 2000, a medium-high number of individuals have migrated to Rio Blanco internationally. The migration from outside the US into Rio Blanco makes up 0 percent of the total migration into the State of Colorado. This percent of international migration is medium-high when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

When calculating the total land area, Rio Blanco extends a total area of 3221 total square miles. The area has a very low density of 2 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar counties, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Madison, MT (2 per sq. mile ), McKenzie, ND (2 per sq. mile ), Logan, ND (2 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Presidio, TX (2 per sq. mile ), Rich, UT (2 per sq. mile ), Kodiak Island, AK (2 per sq. mile ).

Rio Blanco County, Colorado has a population that is made up of 92.1 percent White, 0.2 percent African American, 0.4 percent Asian, and 5.8 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a modest amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 6.4 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of Colorado percent of 25.6. Since 2000, Rio Blanco has increased in diversity when 5.5 percent of the population were minorities.



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

Demographic Profile for Rio Blanco County, Colorado

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Rio Blanco County, Colorado to be 38.1 years old. The median age in Rio Blanco is greater than the median age for the State of Colorado of 34.7. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 37.7 years old. A total of 23.8 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Rio Blanco can be understood as having a medium-high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 63.8 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 12.4 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

Since 2000, a medium-high number of individuals have migrated to Rio Blanco internationally. The migration from outside the US into Rio Blanco makes up 0 percent of the total migration into the State of Colorado. This percent of international migration is medium-high when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

When calculating the total land area, Rio Blanco extends a total area of 3221 total square miles. The area has a very low density of 2 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar counties, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Madison, MT (2 per sq. mile ), McKenzie, ND (2 per sq. mile ), Logan, ND (2 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Presidio, TX (2 per sq. mile ), Rich, UT (2 per sq. mile ), Kodiak Island, AK (2 per sq. mile ).

Rio Blanco County, Colorado has a population that is made up of 92.1 percent White, 0.2 percent African American, 0.4 percent Asian, and 5.8 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a modest amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 6.4 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of Colorado percent of 25.6. Since 2000, Rio Blanco has increased in diversity when 5.5 percent of the population were minorities.



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

Housing Report for Rio Blanco County, Colorado

In Rio Blanco County, the census reported 2,979 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding all together 92 residential units since 2001, or 3.2 percent.

Rio Blanco County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2000 of $94,700, according to the Decennial Census. This home value is less than the overall Colorado 2000 home median value of $166,600 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $119,600 across the United States during the same year.

The State of Colorado, Rio Blanco County is positioned 49 of 64 in terms of growth of new housing structures between 2001 and 2005. The county stands 1,316 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.







Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Rio Blanco County, Colorado -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Manufacturing from 2001-2005 had the highest increase in employment in Rio Blanco County, growing by 90.9 percent. This is greater than the change in industry employment in the United States of -13.4 percent. The State of Colorado faced a industry job change of -17.3 percent, in the last 5 years.

In Rio Blanco County, Mining, Utilities and Construction have the highest US LQ in 2005. The Mining industry has an LQ of 69.61. The percent of employment in the Mining sector is 69.61 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Rio Blanco may be an exporter of products or services of Mining.

Mining has a largest number of employee per establishment in Rio Blanco County. In the County, the industry averages 16 jobs per establishment, which is less than the US industry average of 21 and greater than the Colorado establishments size average of 16 for the Mining industry.

In Rio Blanco County, Mining, Construction, and the Accommodation and food services sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Mining is the largest employment industry and makes up 35.2 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 742 people employed. The Construction and Accommodation and food services sectors account for 14.9 and 13.4 percent of all employment.









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