In Dougherty County, jobs in the management of companies and enterprises pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the management of companies and enterprises industry reported the top wages in Dougherty County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Dougherty County earned an annual wage of $129,147 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the average industry wage in the State of Georgia of $75,793 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry at the United States Level of $82,655.

Other high-paying jobs in Dougherty County, Georgia exsists in securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($87,008), offices of physicians ($69,178), computer systems design and related services ($55,099) and electronic equipment repair and maintenance ($53,878) 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.

Dougherty County Wages have increased by 12.6% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Dougherty County, Georgia by a total of 12.6%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for Georgia and less than the growth in industry wages across 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.

Dougherty County Industry Wages Lag Behind Georgia, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Dougherty County, Georgia can be understood as being relatively high when analyzed with other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 19.6 percent lower than the with an state average of $38,831. The average pay was less 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.

Dougherty County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total employment has decreased by 3.2 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in Georgia, which experienced a gain of 3.3 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The losses in the area were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Dougherty County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 67 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Georgia, where the it saw a loss of 54.3 percent. The losses in the Unclassified industry in Dougherty County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 1.7 in percent of jobs in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (67 percent decline)
2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (62.5 percent decline)
3. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (60.5 percent decline)
4. Used merchandise stores (60.2 percent decline)
5. Specialty food stores (55.4 percent decline)

Dougherty County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other general merchandise stores industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 645.7 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Dougherty County has expanded faster than the growth seen in the industry for Georgia, where this industry saw a gain of 340.2 percent. The Other general merchandise stores industry in Dougherty County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 31.2 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (645.7 percent gain)
2. Household goods repair and maintenance (376.2 percent gain)
3. Other specialty trade contractors (263.6 percent gain)
4. Hunting and trapping (147.2 percent gain)
5. Other professional and technical services (134.0 percent gain)

Out of the 88 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 47 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 41 industries reported employment loss in the period.

In Dougherty County, Georgia, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 1,374 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Dougherty County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Department stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 862 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Department stores industry make up 24.5 percent of the total employment decline in Dougherty County, Georgia.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (862 jobs lost)
2. General freight trucking (676 jobs lost)
3. Building equipment contractors (313 jobs lost)
4. Management of companies and enterprises (155 jobs lost)
5. Automotive equipment rental and leasing (126 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Dougherty County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Other general merchandise stores industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 781 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Other general merchandise stores industry makes up 25.3 percent of the growth in Dougherty County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (781 new jobs)
2. Individual and family services (201 new jobs)
3. Clothing stores (158 new jobs)
4. Services to buildings and dwellings (155 new jobs)
5. Home health care services (135 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 Dougherty County, Georgia

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Dougherty County was reported to have a medium-low household income of $36,193 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 37.2 percent lower than the median income in State of Georgia of $49,647 and this is 35.8 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

While the median household income saw a growth since 2000 in Dougherty County, Georgia, the Race/Ethnicity category that felt the biggest growth in the household income level was the Asian Race/Ethnicity category. This group experienced an increase of 367 percent from 2000 to 2005. The Hispanic Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level growth in Dougherty County, seeing a 16.2 percent decline in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

The poverty rate in Dougherty County, Georgia has declined by 4.8 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 24.8 percent to 20 percent.

The median household income in the area has increased from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has increased to $39,790, which amounts to a 9.9 percent growth. Dougherty County, Georgia, when comparing total percent of growth, ranks 1 of 4 counties in percent of growth for household income in Georgia. Dougherty County ranks 11 of 119 counties (or parishes) in terms of the growth in household income across the nation.

The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Dougherty County had a median income of $30,180, this median was 16.6 percent less than the median level for total households in the area. In Dougherty County, Georgia White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $47,451 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 31.1 percent greater than the median income in 2000. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $42,830. This median is 18.3 percent greater than the reported median household income, in the area, for all households. Hispanic headed households in Dougherty County, Georgia , according to the 2000 census, had a median household income of $55,231, this median is 52.6 percent greater than the areas median income level for all households. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 23.6 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $27,635.

Contrasted against to other counties (or parishes) throughout the US, Dougherty County, Georgia may be understood as having a relatively high rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 24.8 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 34.8 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 6 to 11 years have the largest percent of population in poverty in Dougherty County, reporting 39.8 percent of this age cohort living in poverty.

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

Higher Education in Dougherty County, Georgia

In Dougherty County, Georgia according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 23 percent of the White Alone, 13.4 percent of Black or African American, 15.4 percent of the Asian alone and 15.4 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Dougherty County, Georgia, the largest educational attainment category for men is the High School Diploma category, with 29.8 percent achieving this level. The female population in Dougherty have on average achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 18.6 percent (Men) versus 17.2 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women is Some College or Associates Degree, with 28.6 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

Dougherty County, Georgia has a moderately-educated population, with 17.8 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Dougherty counted a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Georgia's proportion of 24.2 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 24.4 percent.

From the years 2000 to 2005, the proportion of the male population that could be considered highly educated has increased by 1.8 percent. By the year 2005, 20.8 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 increased by a total of 7.0 percent. By 2005, a total of 24.2 percent of the women in the population had received a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

From the year 2000, Dougherty has increased in the population percent with a Bachelors of Higher. This population percent has grown by 4.8 percent to a total of 22.6 in 2005. The American Community Survey reports that the proporation of the 2005 population that is highly educated is less than the 2005 State of Georgia percent of 27.2 and less than the average US percent of 27.2.

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

Demographic Profile for Dougherty County, Georgia

When calculating the total land area, Dougherty extends a total area of 330 square miles. This area has a medium-high population density of 288 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar counties, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Polk, FL (290 per sq. mile ), Hampshire, MA (290 per sq. mile ), Howard, IN (290 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Hinds, MS (287 per sq. mile ), DeSoto, MS (287 per sq. mile ), Caddo, LA (285 per sq. mile ).

Dougherty County, Georgia has a population that is comprised of 33.2 percent White, 63.4 percent African American, 1 percent Asian, and 1.5 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a very high level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 65.9 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is greater than the State of Georgia percent of 39.2. Since 2000, Dougherty has increased in diversity when 62.1 percent of the total population were minorities.

Dougherty County, Georgia had a population that was estimated at 94,882 in 2005. The estimated population has decreased, from the population in the year 2000 of 95,924. The decline shows a decrease of -1.1 percent. Dougherty ranks 155 of 159 counties in terms of population growth in Georgia and the county ranks 2,969 of 3,141 counties when analyzing total county population change across the nation.

Since 2000, a medium-high number of individual migrated to the Dougherty from another country. The international migration into Dougherty accounts for 0.3 percent of immigration into the State of Georgia. This percent of international migration is medium-high when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Dougherty County, Georgia to be 32.9 years of age. The median age in Dougherty is less than the median in Georgia of 34.3. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 32.2 years of age. With a total of 27.6 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Dougherty can be described as having a relatively high proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 60.8 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 11.6 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-low percent of the population base.

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

Housing Report for Dougherty County, Georgia

In Dougherty County, the real estate market was made up of 41,268 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding a sum of 1,110 homes since 2001, or 2.8 percent.

The residential home values in Dougherty County, Georgia have moderate increases since their reported values in 2000. The values have increased by $18,400, or 24.9 percent, since their values in that year of $73,900.

When compared to other counties in Georgia, Dougherty County places 87 of 159 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 1,473 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

Dougherty County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $92,300, reported by the American Community Survey. This home value is less than the overall Georgia 2005 home value of $147,500 and less than median home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

There seems to be a large amount of housing that is affordable in Dougherty County, Georgia. In 2005, 69.6 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.

Dougherty County can be understood as having a small, but present proportion of high-valued homes. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 0.3 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Dougherty County, Georgia -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Manufacturing has the largest employers in Dougherty County. In the County, the industry averages 76 employees per business. This is greater than the industry's average at the national level of 39 and greater than the State of Georgia establishments size average of 45 for the Manufacturing industry.

Educational services is the industry that has grown the most in terms of employment from 2001-2005 in Dougherty County, increasing in size by 114 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 13.8 percent. The State of Georgia encountered a change in industry employment of 30.5 percent, during the period.

In Dougherty County, Health care and social assistance, Retail Trade, and the Manufacturing industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Health care and social assistance is the largest employment industry and makes up 17.9 percent of total employment in the county, making up 7,428 employees. The Retail Trade and Manufacturing industries total 16.2 and 15.8 percent of all employment.

Manufacturing saw the largest loss of employment between the years 2001-2005 in Dougherty County. The industry lost a total of 1,166 employees during the period, or 15.1 percent of employment in the sector. These losses made up 51.4 percent of all county employment losses since 2001.

In Dougherty County, Transportation and Warehousing, Health care and social assistance and Manufacturing are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Transportation and Warehousing sector in the county has a location quotient of 1.65. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Transportation and Warehousing industry is 1.65 times greater than the national average, signifying that Dougherty specializes in Transportation and Warehousing.







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