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

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Jobs in the securities and commodity contracts brokerage industry had the highest average wages in Hawaii County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Hawaii County earned an annual wage of $93,284 in 2006. The annual wage is less than the industry pay the State of Hawaii of $111,470 and less than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $138,150.

Top-pay jobs in Hawaii County, Hawaii may be found in architectural and engineering services ($76,582), land subdivision ($74,568), scientific research and development services ($69,129) and activities related to credit intermediation ($66,468) 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.

Hawaii County Wages have increased by 21.1% Since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in Hawaii County, Hawaii by a total of 21.1%. This is greater than the growth in average industry wages for Hawaii and greater 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.

Hawaii County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Hawaii County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Employment services industry has added the most employment with 1,023 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Employment services industry makes up 11.8 percent of the total employment growth in Hawaii County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (1,023 new jobs)
2. Residential building construction (655 new jobs)
3. Full-service restaurants (629 new jobs)
4. Building material and supplies dealers (561 new jobs)
5. Limited-service eating places (450 new jobs)

In Hawaii County, Hawaii, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 9,181 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Out of the 95 4-digit NAICS industries, 24 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 71 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Hawaii County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Business support services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 220 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Business support services industry make up 18.3 percent of the employment lost during the period in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (220 jobs lost)
2. Investigation and security services (182 jobs lost)
3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (163 jobs lost)
4. Other food manufacturing (147 jobs lost)
5. Support activities for crop production (88 jobs lost)

Hawaii County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Activities related to credit intermediation industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 238.3 percent from 2001 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Hawaii County has grow faster than the growth seen in the industry for Hawaii, where the industry felt a gain of 111.6 percent. The Activities related to credit intermediation industry in Hawaii County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 49.5 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Activities related to credit intermediation (238.3 percent gain)
2. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (215.1 percent gain)
3. Special food services (179.3 percent gain)
4. Employment services (141.1 percent gain)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (130.2 percent gain)

Hawaii County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Business support services industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 77.2 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Hawaii, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 0.8 percent. The losses in the Business support services industry in Hawaii County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 0.8 in percent of jobs in the Business support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (77.2 percent decline)
2. Support activities for crop production (45.1 percent decline)
3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (43.8 percent decline)
4. Investigation and security services (38.2 percent decline)
5. Other food manufacturing (29.8 percent decline)

Total employment has increased by 20.2 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than growth in Hawaii, which saw a gain of 11.0 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The gains in the area were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 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.

Hawaii County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Hawaii County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 43.9 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Hawaii County has expanded faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Hawaii, where the industry felt a gain of 8.1 percent. The Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers industry in Hawaii County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 4.4 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers (43.9 percent gain)
2. Specialty food stores (38.3 percent gain)
3. Performing arts companies (32.4 percent gain)
4. Animal aquaculture (29.0 percent gain)
5. Management and technical consulting services (28.0 percent gain)

Employment for all industries has increased by 4.3 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is greater than percent in the State of Hawaii, which went through a gain of 2.7 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Hawaii County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Used merchandise stores industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 34.5 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Hawaii, where the industry felt a gain of 8.8 percent. The losses in the Used merchandise stores industry in Hawaii County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 0.4 percent in terms of employment in the Used merchandise stores industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Used merchandise stores (34.5 percent decline)
2. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (25 percent decline)
3. General freight trucking (14.6 percent decline)
4. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (14.1 percent decline)
5. Investigation and security services (13.6 percent decline)

From the 106 4-digit NAICS industries, 30 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 74 industries reported employment loss in the period.

In Hawaii County, Hawaii, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 2,254 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Hawaii County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Individual and family services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 165 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Individual and family services industry makes up 7.7 percent of the growth in Hawaii County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Individual and family services (165 new jobs)
2. Building finishing contractors (142 new jobs)
3. Nonresidential building construction (131 new jobs)
4. Residential building construction (114 new jobs)
5. Building equipment contractors (109 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Hawaii County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Building foundation and exterior contractors industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 63 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Building foundation and exterior contractors industry make up 14.3 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Top 5 Industries
1. Building foundation and exterior contractors (63 jobs lost)
2. General freight trucking (51 jobs lost)
3. Investigation and security services (46 jobs lost)
4. Child day care services (42 jobs lost)
5. Management of companies and enterprises (40 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 Hawaii County, Hawaii

According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $50,841. This median is 9.2 percent greater than the reported median household income, in the area, for all households. Hispanic Householders in Hawaii County, Hawaii , according to the 2000 census, had a median household income of $34,588, this median household income is 25.7 percent less than the reported median household income for all households in the area. Black or African American headed households had median income levels that were 7.2 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $43,210. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Hawaii County had a median household income level of $38,756, this was 16.8 percent less than the median income level in this area. In Hawaii County, Hawaii White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $47,032 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 1 percent greater than the median income in 2000.

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Hawaii County, Hawaii may be understood as having a medium-high rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 15.7 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 37.2 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged Under 5 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in Hawaii County, reporting 24.9 percent of this age cohort living in poverty.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Hawaii County accounted a relatively high median income for all households of $46,572 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 25.2 percent lower than the median in Hawaii of $58,289 and the median household income is 5.5 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

The areas median household income has increased from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has increased to $48,524, which amounts to a 4.2 percent growth. Hawaii County, Hawaii, when comparing total percent of growth, ranks 1 of 1 counties in percent of growth for median household income in the State of Hawaii. Hawaii County ranks 38 of 119 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the growth in household income across the nation.

The rate of poverty in Hawaii County, Hawaii has declined by 2.5 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 15.7 percent to 13.2 percent.

While the median household income saw a growth since 2000 in Hawaii County, Hawaii, the Race/Ethnicity category that saw the sharpest growth in the household income level was the Black or African American Race/Ethnicity category. This group experienced an increase of 30.5 percent from 2000 to 2005. The American Indian and Alaska Native population group was least impacted by the household income growth in Hawaii County, experiencing a 93.6 percent decline in household income level, since the year 2005.

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

Higher Education in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hawaii County, Hawaii is made up of a highly-educated population of the working age, with 22.2 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Hawaii is reported having a lower percent of population with high education level than the State of Hawaii's proportion of 26.2 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 24.4 percent.

In Hawaii County, Hawaii as reported in the Census of the year 2000, 31.6 percent of the White Alone, 14.4 percent of Black or African American, 21.8 percent of the Asian alone and 9.4 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

From 2000, Hawaii 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 2.4 percent to a total of 24.6 in 2005, according to the American Community Survey. The 2005 proportion of highly educated population is less than the State of Hawaii percent of 28 and less than the average US percent of 27.2.

From the years 2000 to 2005, the proportion of the male population that could be considered highly educated has increased by 1.6 percent. In the year 2005, 23.6 percent of area's male population (+25) achieved a BA or Higher. During the same period, the percent of women (+25) that have earned a BA or higher has increased by a total of 3.4 percent. By 2005, a total of 25.6 percent of the total female population achieved this high level of education.

In 2000, the Census reported that in Hawaii County, Hawaii, many men in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 31.8 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Hawaii have achieved a greater level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 22 percent (Men) versus 22.2 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women is Some College or Associates Degree, with 31.8 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

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

Demographic Profile for Hawaii County, Hawaii

By measuring total land area, Hawaii extends a total area of 4028 total square miles. The area has a low average population density of 42 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Clinton, PA (42 per sq. mile ), Sioux, IA (42 per sq. mile ), Kerr, TX (42 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Baker, FL (42 per sq. mile ), Osceola, MI (42 per sq. mile ), Appomattox, VA (42 per sq. mile ).

Since 2000, a high number of individual migrated to the Hawaii internationally. The international migration into Hawaii makes up 8.6 percent of the total migration into the State of Hawaii. This percent of international migration is high when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

Hawaii County, Hawaii had an estimated population of 167,293 in 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the 2000 total population of 149,285. This growth represents an increase of 12.1 percent. Hawaii ranks 2 of 5 counties in terms of population growth in Hawaii and the county ranks 197 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Hawaii County, Hawaii to be 37.7 years old. The median age in Hawaii is less than the median in Hawaii of 38.5. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median age, when it was 37.4 years of age. With a total of 25.2 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Hawaii can be understood as being made up of a medium-high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low presence of the 2005 population base, with 61.5 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 13.3 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-low percent of the population base.

Hawaii County, Hawaii has a population base that is comprised of 32.1 percent White, 0.5 percent African American, 24.2 percent Asian, and 11.6 percent Hispanic. The population mix can be considered to have a high level of diversity, with 36.3 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Hawaii percent of 50.6. Since 2000, Hawaii has decreased the level of diversity when 36.5 percent of the people were minorities.

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

Housing Report for Hawaii County, Hawaii

When compared to other counties in Hawaii, Hawaii County places 1 of 5 in terms of growth of new housing structures between 2001 and 2005. The county stands 212 of 3,141, in terms of residential real estate percentage change change in the United States.

In Hawaii County, there were a total of 71,984 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding in all 7,564 residential units since 2001, or 11.7 percent.

The residential home values in Hawaii County, Hawaii have increased very sharply since the Census values accounted for in the year 2000. The values have increased by $176,200, or 114.6 percent, since 2000 when they were valued at $153,700.

Hawaii County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $329,900, reported by the American Community Survey. This is less than the State of Hawaii 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $453,600 and greater than home value of $167,500 for the rest of the nation in that year.

Hawaii County can be understood as having a extremely high proportion of high-valued homes. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 25.8 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

It can be understood that there is a limited amount affordable residential real estate in Hawaii County, Hawaii. In 2005, 12.6 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Hawaii County, Hawaii -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Accommodation and food services is the industry with the largest establishments in Hawaii County, averaging 29 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the industry's average in the United States of 19 and greater than the Hawaii establishments size average of 28 for the Accommodation and food services industry.

In Hawaii County, Accommodation and food services, Retail Trade, and the Health care and social assistance industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Accommodation and food services provides the most jobs and contributes 23.4 percent of total employment in the county, making up 12,331 people employed. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance sectors account for 16.9 and 11 percent of all employment.

In Hawaii County, Accommodation and food services, Arts, entertainment, and recreation and Utilities are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Accommodation and food services sector in the county has a location quotient of 2.38. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Accommodation and food services industry is 2.38 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Hawaii County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Accommodation and food services.

Educational services is the industry that has seen the largest increase in jobs from the year 2001 to the present in Hawaii County, increasing in size by 50.6 percent. This is greater than the rate of employment change across the nation of 13.8 percent. The State of Hawaii saw a change in employment in the sector of 20.3 percent, during the period.









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