In Osceola County, jobs in the depository credit intermediation pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the depository credit intermediation industry reported the top wages in Osceola County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Osceola County received an annual wage of $27,580 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is less than the average industry wage in the State of Iowa of $38,770 and less than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $47,929.

Other top-pay jobs in Osceola County, Iowa can be found in specialized freight trucking ($23,450), gasoline stations ($22,005), building foundation and exterior contractors ($21,583) and legal services ($20,743) industries. Note: For Detail Comparison, Click the Above Graph

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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.

Osceola County Wages have increased by 25.8% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in Osceola County, Iowa by a total of 25.8%. This is greater than the growth in wages for the State of Iowa 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.

Osceola County Industry Wages Lag Behind Iowa, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Osceola County, Iowa when analyzed can be described as medium-low when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 21.5 percent lower than the with an state average of $32,587. 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.

Osceola County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total industry employment has decreased by 6 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than percent in Iowa, which went through a gain of 2.5 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The losses in the area were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Osceola County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Residential building construction industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 130.0 percent from 2001 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Osceola County has grow faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Iowa, where this industry saw a gain of 9.5 percent. The Residential building construction industry in Osceola County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 30.6 percent in this industry.

Top 4 Industries
1. Residential building construction (130.0 percent gain)
2. Specialized freight trucking (30.1 percent gain)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (29.9 percent gain)
4. Legal services (20.0 percent gain)

Osceola County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Building material and supplies dealers industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 21.4 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Iowa, where the industry reported a gain of 9.7 percent. The losses in the Building material and supplies dealers industry in Osceola County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 20 percent in terms of employees in the Building material and supplies dealers industry.

Top 4 Industries
1. Building material and supplies dealers (21.4 percent decline)
2. Gasoline stations (17.7 percent decline)
3. Depository credit intermediation (9.2 percent decline)
4. Full-service restaurants (1.4 percent decline)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Osceola County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialized freight trucking industry has added the most employment with 16 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Specialized freight trucking industry makes up 41.9 percent of the growth in Osceola County.

Top 4 Industries
1. Specialized freight trucking (16 new jobs)
2. Residential building construction (13 new jobs)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (7 new jobs)
4. Legal services (3 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Osceola County

The Gasoline stations industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 9 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Gasoline stations industry make up 39.4 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Osceola County, Iowa.

Top 5 Industries
1. Gasoline stations (9 jobs lost)
2. Building material and supplies dealers (6 jobs lost)
3. Depository credit intermediation (6 jobs lost)
4. Limited-service eating places (15 jobs lost)
5. Health and personal care stores (14 jobs lost)

In Osceola County, Iowa, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 130 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Of the 9 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 4 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 5 industry sectors reported declines during the 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.

Osceola County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total employment has decreased by 1.4 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are greater than growth in Iowa, experiencing a gain of 1.8 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The losses felt were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Osceola County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Depository credit intermediation industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 8.8 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Iowa, where the industry reported a gain of 4.6 percent. The losses in the Depository credit intermediation industry in Osceola County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 2 percent in terms of employment in the Depository credit intermediation industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Depository credit intermediation (8.8 percent decline)
2. Full-service restaurants (6.1 percent decline)
3. Residential building construction (5.5 percent decline)
4. Gasoline stations (5.5 percent decline)
5. Building material and supplies dealers (4.3 percent decline)

Osceola County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Building foundation and exterior contractors industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 31.8 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Osceola County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Iowa, where the industry felt a gain of 1.4 percent. The Building foundation and exterior contractors industry in Osceola County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 5 percent.

Top 4 Industries
1. Building foundation and exterior contractors (31.8 percent gain)
2. Specialized freight trucking (10.4 percent gain)
3. Legal services (10.2 percent gain)
4. Cattle ranching and farming (6.9 percent gain)

In Osceola County, Iowa, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 30 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Osceola County

Given the industries in the area, the Depository credit intermediation industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 6 jobs. The declines in the Depository credit intermediation industry make up 37.8 percent of the total job loss in Osceola County, Iowa.

Top 4 Industries
1. Depository credit intermediation (6 jobs lost)
2. Full-service restaurants (5 jobs lost)
3. Gasoline stations (2 jobs lost)
4. Residential building construction (1 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Osceola County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Building foundation and exterior contractors industry has grown the most with 7 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Building foundation and exterior contractors industry makes up 33.3 percent of the total employment growth in Osceola County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Building foundation and exterior contractors (7 new jobs)
2. Specialized freight trucking (7 new jobs)
3. Cattle ranching and farming (6 new jobs)
4. Legal services (2 new jobs)
5. Nursing care facilities (152 new jobs)

Of the 9 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 5 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 4 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 Osceola County, Iowa

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Osceola County was reported to have a medium-high median income for all households of $40,101 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 15.2 percent lower than the median income in State of Iowa of $46,179 and this is 22.5 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Osceola County reported a median household income of $57,038, this median was 42.2 percent greater than the median level for total households in the area. In Osceola County, Iowa White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $40,101 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was only slightly equal to the median income in 2000. Hispanic headed households in Osceola County, Iowa , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $51,188, this income level is 27.6 percent greater than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 20.4 percent greater than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $48,263.

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Osceola County, Iowa can be understood to have a rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 7.0 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 15.7 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Osceola County, reporting 21 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.







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

Higher Education in Osceola County, Iowa

In Osceola County, Iowa according the 2000 Decennial Census, 13.6 percent of the White Alone, 0 percent of Black or African American, 0 percent of the Asian alone and 8.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Osceola County, Iowa can be considered to have a moderately-educated population of the working age, with 13.4 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Osceola is reported having a lower percent of the population with at least a Bachelors than the State of Iowa's proportion of 21.2 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 24.4 percent.

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Osceola County, Iowa, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 36.6 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Osceola have attainment on average a greater level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 12.2 percent (Men) versus 14.6 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 38.4 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.





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

Demographic Profile for Osceola County, Iowa

When calculating the total land area, Osceola spans a total area of 399 square miles. The county has a very low average population density of 17 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Nemaha, NE (17 per sq. mile ), Randolph, GA (17 per sq. mile ), Maries, MO (17 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Stevens, WA (17 per sq. mile ), Cuming, NE (17 per sq. mile ), Garfield, CO (17 per sq. mile ).

Osceola County, Iowa has a population that is made of 95.7 percent White, 0.3 percent African American, 0.2 percent Asian, and 3.2 percent Hispanic. This area can be considered to have a very modest level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 3.7 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of Iowa percent of 7.3. Since 2000, Osceola has increased the level of diversity when 2.1 percent of the total population were minorities.

From 2000, a medium-low number of individual migrated to the Osceola from outside the country. The immigration into Osceola accounts for 0.1 percent of the total international migration into the State of Iowa. This percent of immigration can be considered medium-low when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Osceola County, Iowa to be 43.0 years old. The median in Osceola is greater than the median age for the State of Iowa of 38.6. From 2000, the area has seen an increase in this median, when at that time it was 39.9 years of age. With 22.6 percent of the 2005 population being made up of children and youth younger than 18, Osceola can be understood as being made up of a medium-low percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-low representation within the population, making up 58.6 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 18.8 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-high proportion of the area population base.

Osceola County, Iowa had a total estimated population of 6,694 for the year 2005. The total population has decreased, since its 2000 population of 6,984. The decline denotes a decrease of -4.2 percent. Osceola ranks 61 of 99 counties when calculating total change in population for Iowa and the county ranks 2,489 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

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

Housing Report for Osceola County, Iowa

In Osceola County, the real estate market was made up of 3,015 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding all together 6 homes since 2001, or 0.2 percent.

The State of Iowa, Osceola County ranks 94 of 99 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 3,006 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

Osceola County recorded a median home value in 2000 of $53,400, according to the Decennial Census. This home value is less than the overall State of Iowa 2000 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $82,500 and less than home value of $119,600 across the nation during that year.

There is a large amount of affordable housing in Osceola County, Iowa. In 2000, 93.6 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Osceola County, Iowa -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Osceola County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Construction industries are the largest employment industries. The Manufacturing is the major employer in the county making up 27.8 percent of total employment in the county, making up 563 jobs. The Retail Trade and Construction industries make up 8.7 and 6.1 percent of industry employment.

In Osceola County, Utilities, Manufacturing and Transportation and Warehousing industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Utilities sector has a United State LQ of 2.28. This means the percent of total employment in the Utilities industry is 2.28 times greater than the national average, signifying that Osceola may be an exporter of products or services of Utilities.

Manufacturing has the largest businesses in Osceola County, averaging 38 employees per business. This is less than the US industry average of 39 and less than the State of Iowa average of 54 for the Manufacturing industry.

Construction from 2001-2005 had the highest increase in employment in Osceola County, moving a total of 22.8 percent. This is greater than the national employment change in the industry of 7.3 percent. The State of Iowa had changed in sector employment of 11.4 percent, since the year 2001.









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