In Douglas County, jobs in the wired telecommunications carriers pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the wired telecommunications carriers industry had the highest average wages in Douglas County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Douglas County was paid an annual wage of $68,922 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is less than the industry pay the State of Georgia of $75,396 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $68,448.

Other high-paying jobs in Douglas County, Georgia can be found in legal services ($61,075), computer systems design and related services ($56,279), petroleum and coal products manufacturing ($52,275) and office administrative services ($51,126) 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.

Douglas County Wages have increased by 11.7% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Douglas County, Georgia by a total of 11.7%. This is less than the growth in wages for the State of Georgia and less than the growth in industry wages for the nation as a whole.

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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.

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

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Total wages in all industries in Douglas County, Georgia when analyzed can be described as medium-high when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 28.5 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $38,831. The average industry wage 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.

Douglas County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total employment has increased by 20.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2001. This change is greater than growth in Georgia, which went through a gain of 3.3 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Douglas County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 76.3 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Georgia, where the it saw a loss of 0.6 percent. The losses in the Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers industry in Douglas County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 0.7 percent in terms of employees in the Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers (76.3 percent decline)
2. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (69.1 percent decline)
3. Printing and related support activities (68.4 percent decline)
4. Unclassified (67.4 percent decline)
5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing (60.1 percent decline)

Douglas County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Activities related to real estate industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 819.0 percent from 2001 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Douglas County has expanded faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Georgia, where the industry felt a gain of 12.6 percent. The Activities related to real estate industry in Douglas County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 19 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Activities related to real estate (819.0 percent gain)
2. Other general merchandise stores (577.3 percent gain)
3. Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers (384.7 percent gain)
4. Lessors of real estate (383.3 percent gain)
5. Automotive equipment rental and leasing (362.5 percent gain)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Douglas County

The Department stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 843 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Department stores industry make up 38.2 percent of the total job loss in Douglas County, Georgia.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (843 jobs lost)
2. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers (227 jobs lost)
3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (181 jobs lost)
4. Consumer goods rental (134 jobs lost)
5. Unclassified (110 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Douglas County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Employment services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 1,043 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Employment services industry makes up 18.3 percent of the growth in Douglas County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (1,043 new jobs)
2. Other general merchandise stores (856 new jobs)
3. Full-service restaurants (286 new jobs)
4. Other specialty trade contractors (221 new jobs)
5. Warehousing and storage (220 new jobs)

In Douglas County, Georgia, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 5,541 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

From the 89 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 31 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 57 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that 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.

Income and Poverty in Douglas County, Georgia

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Douglas County accounted a relatively high median income for households of $58,626 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 15.3 percent higher than the household income median in State of Georgia of $49,647 and the median household income is 16.2 percent higher than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Douglas County, Georgia can be considered to have a poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 7.8 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 14.5 percent of the 2000 residents living in poverty. People aged 75 years and over are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Douglas County, with 12.9 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

The median household income has declined from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has decreased to $52,916, which represents a 9.7 percent decline. Douglas County, Georgia, when comparing total percent of decline, ranks 13 of 26 counties in percent of decline for median household income in the State of Georgia. Douglas County ranks 234 of 668 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the decline in median household income in the United States.

While the median household income saw a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Douglas County, Georgia, the Race/Ethnicity category that felt the biggest decline in the household income level was the American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category. This group experienced a decline of 30 percent since 2000. The Black or African American Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Douglas County, undergoing a 2.7 percent decline in median income, since the values reported in the 2000 Decennial Census.

The poverty rate in Douglas County, Georgia has increased by 1.5 percent from the levels reported in the Decennial Census of 2000, moving from 7.8 percent to 9.3 percent.

The Asian householders in the area have reported their median household incomes at $61,791. This median income level is 5.4 percent greater than the all households reported median in the area. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Douglas County had a median income of $52,200, this level was 11 percent less than the areas median level for all households. In Douglas County, Georgia White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $59,560 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 1.6 percent greater than the median income in 2000. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 9.4 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $53,119. Hispanic headed households in Douglas County, Georgia reported a median household income of $48,445, this income level is 17.4 percent less than the areas median income level for all households.

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

Higher Education in Douglas County, Georgia

Douglas County, Georgia can be considered to have a highly-educated working age population, with 19.2 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Douglas is reported having a lower percent of the population with at least a Bachelors than the State of Georgia's proportion of 24.2 percent and a lower percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.

Since 2000, Douglas has increased in the percent of the total population (+25) with a BA or Higher. The portion of this population has grown by 1.2 percent to a total of 20.4 in 2005, as reported by the American Community Survey. The poporation of the 2005 population having received at least a BA is less than the State of Georgia percent of 27.2 and less than the national percent of 27.2.

Reported by the 2000 Census in Douglas County, Georgia, many men in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 33.6 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Douglas on average have achieved a greater level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 19 percent (Men) versus 19.6 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area achieving a High School Diploma, with 35.6 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

In Douglas County, Georgia according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 17.6 percent of the White Alone, 25.6 percent of Black or African American, 49.6 percent of the Asian alone and 16.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino (+25) has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of the male population that can be considered highly educated has decreased by 1.0 percent. By 2005, 18 percent of total male population (over 25), in this area, held at least a Bachelors Degree. At the same time, the percent of women (over 25) holding a BA or higher has increased by a total of 3.2 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 22.8 percent of the women in the population had received a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

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

Demographic Profile for Douglas County, Georgia

Douglas County, Georgia had a population that was estimated at 112,760 in 2005. The total population has increased very sharply, since the population in 2000 of 92,741. This growth denotes an increase of 21.6 percent. Douglas ranks 11 of 159 counties when calculating total change in population for Georgia and the county ranks 167 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

Douglas County, Georgia has a population base that is comprised of 60.8 percent White, 31.4 percent African American, 1.3 percent Asian, and 4.9 percent Hispanic. This area can be considered to have a high amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 37.6 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of Georgia percent of 39.2. Since 2000, Douglas has increased the percent of minority makeup when 22.6 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

From 2000, a medium-high number of individuals have migrated to Douglas from outside the country. The immigration into Douglas accounts for 0.5 percent of the total international migration into the State of Georgia. This level of international migration can be considered medium-high when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

In terms of total land area, Douglas spans a total of 199 total square miles. The area has a high density of 566 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Albany, NY (568 per sq. mile ), Barnstable, MA (573 per sq. mile ), Hamilton, TN (573 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Washington, MN (563 per sq. mile ), Winnebago, IL (562 per sq. mile ), Santa Cruz, CA (561 per sq. mile ).

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Douglas County, Georgia to be 33.2 years of age. The median in Douglas is less than the median in Georgia of 34.3. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed a decline in this median, when at that time it was 33.7 years of age. With a total of 27.3 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Douglas can be understood as having a relatively high proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a relatively high presence of the 2005 population base, with 65.7 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 7 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a relatively low proportion of the population.

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

Housing Report for Douglas County, Georgia

In the State of Georgia, Douglas County is positioned 8 of 159 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 23 of 3,141, in terms of residential real estate percentage change change in the United States.

Douglas County is made up of a medium proportion of high-valued homes. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 1.3 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

In Douglas County, there were a total of 44,733 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding a total of 8,582 homes since 2001, or 23.7 percent.

The owner-occupied dwellings in Douglas County, Georgia have seen large increases since their reported values in 2000. The values have increased by $43,500, or 42.4 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $102,700.

Douglas County had a median home value in the year 2005 of $146,200, according to the American Community Survey. This home value is less than the State of Georgia 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $147,500 and less than home value of $167,500 for the rest of the nation in that year.

There is a fair amount of housing that is affordable in Douglas County, Georgia. In 2005, 32.1 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

Manufacturing has a largest number of employee per establishment in Douglas County. The industry averages 29 workers per each place of employment, being less than the US industry average of 39 and less than the Georgia typical size of 45 for the Manufacturing industry.

Educational services from 2001-2005 had the highest increase in employment in Douglas County, changing a total of 133.9 percent. This is greater than the rate of employment change across the nation of 13.8 percent. The State of Georgia faced a industry job change of 30.5 percent, in the period of time since 2001.

Other services, except public administration between the years 2001 and 2005, saw the greatest loss in employment in Douglas County. The industry was hit with a loss of 488 jobs, or 31.1 percent of industry's employment. The industry declines made up 79.7 percent of the total loss in employment during the period.

In Douglas County, Retail Trade, Accommodation and food services, and the Manufacturing industries are the largest employment industries. The Retail Trade produces the largest number of jobs in the area accounting for 22.3 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 6,891 employees. The Accommodation and food services and Manufacturing sectors account for 13.8 and 11.2 percent of total employment, respectively.

In Douglas County, Retail Trade, Administrative and waste services and Accommodation and food services are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Retail Trade industry has an LQ of 1.61. This means the percent of total employment in the Retail Trade industry is 1.61 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Douglas specializes in Retail Trade.







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