In Nassau County, jobs in the electric goods merchant wholesalers pay the highest wages

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People with jobs in the electric goods merchant wholesalers industry had the highest average wages in Nassau County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Nassau County was paid an annual wage of $186,262 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry pay the State of Florida of $64,835 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $66,413.

High-wage employment in Nassau County, Florida may be found in machinery and supply merchant wholesalers ($76,270), electronic markets and agents and brokers ($73,313), securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($72,973) and commercial equip. merchant wholesalers ($67,563) 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.

Nassau County Wages have increased by 7.1% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Nassau County, Florida by a total of 7.1%. This is less than the growth in industry wages for the State of Florida and less than the growth in average wages for the US.

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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.

Nassau County Industry Wages Lag Behind Florida, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Nassau County, Florida when analyzed can be described as medium-low when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 21.5 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $36,487. The industry 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.

Nassau County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total employment has increased by 14.6 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in the State of Florida, which went through a gain of 11.8 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains felt were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Nassau County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Unclassified industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 1222.2 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Nassau County has grow faster than the industry job growth experienced in Florida, where this industry saw a gain of 304 percent. The Unclassified industry in Nassau County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 1.7 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (1222.2 percent gain)
2. Other specialty trade contractors (663.6 percent gain)
3. Building material and supplies dealers (223.8 percent gain)
4. Other personal services (222.2 percent gain)
5. Office administrative services (212.3 percent gain)

Nassau County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 78.3 percent of the jobs from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to 2nd quarter of 2006. The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Florida, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 2.5 percent. The losses in the Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers industry in Nassau County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 1.8 percent in terms of employment in the Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (78.3 percent decline)
2. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (72.9 percent decline)
3. Other schools and instruction (61.3 percent decline)
4. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (58.8 percent decline)
5. Specialized freight trucking (54.8 percent decline)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Nassau County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Building material and supplies dealers industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 295 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Building material and supplies dealers industry makes up 14.5 percent of the growth in Nassau County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Building material and supplies dealers (295 new jobs)
2. Full-service restaurants (245 new jobs)
3. Residential building construction (170 new jobs)
4. Services to buildings and dwellings (159 new jobs)
5. Offices of other health practitioners (103 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Nassau County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Grocery stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 116 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Grocery stores industry make up 21.8 percent of the employment lost during the period in Nassau County, Florida.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery stores (116 jobs lost)
2. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (94 jobs lost)
3. Traveler accommodation (94 jobs lost)
4. Other schools and instruction (44 jobs lost)
5. Specialized freight trucking (32 jobs lost)

Out of the 71 4-digit NAICS industries, 23 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 47 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Nassau County, Florida, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 1,849 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.





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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.

Nassau County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Nassau County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Limited-service eating places industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 193 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Limited-service eating places industry make up 33.7 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Nassau County, Florida.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (193 jobs lost)
2. Depository credit intermediation (99 jobs lost)
3. Services to buildings and dwellings (98 jobs lost)
4. Gasoline stations (48 jobs lost)
5. Department stores (32 jobs lost)

From the 80 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 27 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 52 industries reported employment loss in the period.

In Nassau County, Florida, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 339 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Nassau County

The Full-service restaurants industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 149 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Full-service restaurants industry makes up 17.6 percent of the total growth in Nassau County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (149 new jobs)
2. Building material and supplies dealers (128 new jobs)
3. Residential building construction (41 new jobs)
4. Professional and similar organizations (40 new jobs)
5. Nonresidential building construction (31 new jobs)

Total industry employment has increased by 2.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is less than growth in the State of Florida, which experienced a gain of 3.2 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.0 percent.

Nassau County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 95.7 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Nassau County has grow faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Florida, where this industry saw a loss of 1.4 percent. The Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores industry in Nassau County outpaced the United States, which experienced a lost 0.3 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (95.7 percent gain)
2. Nonresidential building construction (83.8 percent gain)
3. Computer systems design and related services (81.8 percent gain)
4. Social advocacy organizations (80.0 percent gain)
5. Unclassified (65.3 percent gain)

Nassau County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 61.2 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Florida, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 3.3 percent. The losses in the Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry in Nassau County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 3.4 percent in terms of employment in the Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (61.2 percent decline)
2. Depository credit intermediation (38.5 percent decline)
3. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (25 percent decline)
4. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (24.5 percent decline)
5. Florists (23.1 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.

Income and Poverty in Nassau County, Florida

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Nassau County, Florida can be understood to have a poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 9.1 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Asian race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 26.8 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Nassau County, accounting 13.7 percent of this age cohort living in poverty.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Nassau County reported a relatively high median income for households of $53,846 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 15.7 percent higher than the median in Florida of $45,418 and the median household income is 8.8 percent higher than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

In Nassau County, Florida White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $55,726 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 3.5 percent greater than the median in 2000. Hispanic households in Nassau County, Florida recorded a median income of $49,725, this median household income is 7.7 percent less than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $64,664. This household income level is 20.1 percent greater than the reported median household income, in the area, for all households. Black or African American headed households had median income levels that were 39.9 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $32,387. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Nassau County reported a median household income of $39,650, this median was 26.4 percent less than the areas median level for all households.







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

Higher Education in Nassau County, Florida

In Nassau County, Florida as reported in the Census of the year 2000, 19.6 percent of the White Alone, 8.4 percent of Black or African American, 26.6 percent of the Asian alone and 10.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

Nassau County, Florida can be considered to have a moderately-educated 2000 population, with 18.8 percent of the population (+25) having received a BA or higher, as reported the 2000 Decennial Census. Nassau counted a lower percent of population with high education level than the State of Florida's proportion of 22.4 percent and a lower percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Nassau County, Florida, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 33.4 percent achieving this level. The female population in Nassau on average have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 21 percent (Men) versus 17 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women is High School Diploma, with 35.4 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.





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

Demographic Profile for Nassau County, Florida

When measuring the total land area, Nassau encompasses a total area of 652 total square miles. The area has a medium-low average population density of 99 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- La Salle, IL (99 per sq. mile ), Tioga, NY (99 per sq. mile ), Caroline, MD (99 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Richmond, NC (99 per sq. mile ), Jackson, IL (99 per sq. mile ), Laurens, SC (98 per sq. mile ).

Nassau County, Florida had an estimated population of 64,746 in the year 2005. The population has increased sharply, since the population in 2000 of 57,962. This growth shows an increase of 11.7 percent. Nassau ranks 35 of 67 counties when calculating total change in population for Florida and the county ranks 421 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

Since 2000, a medium-low number of individual migrated to the Nassau from another country. The international migration into Nassau totals 0 percent of all immigration into Florida. This percent of international migration is medium-low when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

Nassau County, Florida has a population base that is comprised of 88.6 percent White, 7.4 percent African American, 0.7 percent Asian, and 2 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a modest level of diversity, with 10.1 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Florida percent of 36.5. Since 2000, Nassau has increased the level of diversity when 9.8 percent of the total population were minorities.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Nassau County, Florida to be 40.5 years old. The median in Nassau is greater than the median age in Florida of 39.5. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 38.4 years old. With a total of 23 percent of the 2005 population being made up of children and youth younger than 18, Nassau can be understood as having a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-high presence of the 2005 population base, with 62.7 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 14.3 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low proportion of the population.

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

Housing Report for Nassau County, Florida

The State of Florida, Nassau County places 18 of 67 in terms of growth of new housing structures between 2001 and 2005. The county stands 174 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

It can be understood that there is a fair amount of affordable housing in Nassau County, Florida. In 2000, 49.1 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Nassau County recorded a median home value in 2000 of $126,700, accounted by the Decennial Census. This is greater than the overall State of Florida 2000 home value of $105,500 and greater than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $119,600 across the nation during that year.

In Nassau County, there were a total of 30,294 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen growth in housing units, adding a sum of 3,465 housing units since the year 2001, or 12.9 percent.

Nassau County is made up of a medium proportion of high-valued homes. In 2000, the Decennial Census accounted that 3.7 percent owner-occupied dwelling are valued over a half a million dollars.



Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Nassau County, Florida -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Management of companies and enterprises is an attractive industry due to its high level of job growth since the year 2001 in Nassau County, growing in new jobs by 100 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 1.6 percent. The State of Florida went through a industry job change of 20.2 percent, during the period of 2001 to 2005.

In Nassau County, Accommodation and food services, Retail Trade, and the Manufacturing industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Accommodation and food services provides the most jobs and contributes 27.4 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 3,845 people employed. The Retail Trade and Manufacturing sectors provide 19.9 and 8.5 percent of all employment.

In Nassau County, Accommodation and food services, Retail Trade and Construction industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Accommodation and food services sector has a United State LQ of 2.79. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Accommodation and food services industry is 2.79 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Nassau County may specialize, or be an exporter of Accommodation and food services.

Nassau County ranks 40 of 68 Counties in the State of Florida by total number of jobs in 2005. This position has moved up between the years 2001 and 2005. In 2001, the County was ranked 38 of 68 Counties.

Manufacturing has a largest number of employee per establishment in Nassau County, averaging 33 jobs per place of business. This is less than the US industry average of 39 and greater than the State of Florida average of 24 for the Manufacturing industry.

The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry has decreased the most in industries presence in Nassau County, from the year 2001 to 2005, accounting for 6.6 percent of employment in 2001 to 0 percent of employment in 2005.





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