In DeKalb County, jobs in the computer systems design and related services pay the highest wages

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Employment in the computer systems design and related services industry reported the top wages in DeKalb County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in DeKalb County received a wage of $198,997 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the industry wage in Illinois of $81,801 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry at the United States Level of $80,588.

Top-pay jobs in DeKalb County, Illinois exsists in medical and diagnostic laboratories ($84,392), offices of physicians ($62,390), nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying ($60,382) and electronic markets and agents and brokers ($53,691) 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.

DeKalb County Wages have increased by 22.9% Since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in DeKalb County, Illinois by a total of 22.9%. This is greater than the growth in wages for the State of Illinois and greater than the growth in average industry wages for the United States.

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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.

DeKalb County Industry Wages Lag Behind Illinois, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in DeKalb County, Illinois when analyzed can be described as medium-high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 26.4 percent lower than the with an state average of $43,351. The overall industry wage was less than the overall average in the United States 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.

DeKalb County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in DeKalb County

Given the industries in the area, the Business support services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 283 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Business support services industry make up 19.7 percent of the total job loss in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (283 jobs lost)
2. Full-service restaurants (172 jobs lost)
3. Department stores (163 jobs lost)
4. Book, periodical, and music stores (79 jobs lost)
5. Gasoline stations (68 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in DeKalb County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Other general merchandise stores industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 518 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Other general merchandise stores industry makes up 15.5 percent of the total employment growth in DeKalb County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (518 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (254 new jobs)
3. Services to buildings and dwellings (211 new jobs)
4. Individual and family services (198 new jobs)
5. Clothing stores (175 new jobs)

In DeKalb County, Illinois, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 1,341 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Of the 91 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 34 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 57 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Employment for all industries has increased by 5.4 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are less than percent in Illinois, experiencing a loss of -1.8 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains felt were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 percent.

DeKalb County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Business support services industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 85.1 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 has experienced in the State of Illinois, where the industry reported a loss of 9.6 percent. The losses in the Business support services industry in DeKalb County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 0.8 percent in terms of employment in the Business support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (85.1 percent decline)
2. Unclassified (71.4 percent decline)
3. Book, periodical, and music stores (58.8 percent decline)
4. Private households (52.3 percent decline)
5. Travel arrangement and reservation services (39 percent decline)

DeKalb County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other general merchandise stores industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 761.8 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in DeKalb County has added employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in Illinois, where the industry took a gain of 106.7 percent. The Other general merchandise stores industry in DeKalb County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 31.2 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (761.8 percent gain)
2. Used merchandise stores (481.1 percent gain)
3. Clothing stores (315.0 percent gain)
4. Computer systems design and related services (265.4 percent gain)
5. Individual and family services (221.3 percent gain)





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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.

DeKalb County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total One-Year Employment Growth in DeKalb County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Department stores industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 262 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Department stores industry makes up 16.9 percent of the total number of new jobs in DeKalb County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (262 new jobs)
2. Clothing stores (161 new jobs)
3. Employment services (128 new jobs)
4. Individual and family services (104 new jobs)
5. Limited-service eating places (89 new jobs)

Of the 100 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 36 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 61 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in DeKalb County

Given the industries in the area, the Full-service restaurants industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 67 jobs. The declines in the Full-service restaurants industry make up 13.0 percent of the total job loss in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (67 jobs lost)
2. Other general merchandise stores (61 jobs lost)
3. Services to buildings and dwellings (56 jobs lost)
4. Business support services (39 jobs lost)
5. Gasoline stations (38 jobs lost)

In DeKalb County, Illinois, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 1,513 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total employment has increased by 6.1 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is greater than percent in Illinois, which experienced a gain of 1.5 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.0 percent.

DeKalb County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Clothing stores industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 228.4 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in DeKalb County has expanded faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Illinois, where the industry felt a loss of 1.8 percent. The Clothing stores industry in DeKalb County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 2.1 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Clothing stores (228.4 percent gain)
2. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (112.7 percent gain)
3. Other personal services (88.0 percent gain)
4. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores (60.3 percent gain)
5. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (58.9 percent gain)

DeKalb County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 70 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Illinois, where the industry sector experienced a loss of 8.1 percent. The losses in the Unclassified industry in DeKalb County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 12.1 in percent of jobs in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (70 percent decline)
2. Private households (59.6 percent decline)
3. Business support services (43.8 percent decline)
4. Traveler accommodation (21.1 percent decline)
5. Advertising and related services (19.6 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 DeKalb County, Illinois

Hispanic households in DeKalb County, Illinois recorded a median income of $40,971, this median household income is 23.6 percent less than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households. In DeKalb County, Illinois White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $56,034 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 4.5 percent greater than the median in 2000. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $20,690. This income level is 61.4 percent less than the all households reported median in the area. Black or African American headed households had median income levels that were 63.3 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $19,695. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in DeKalb County had a median income of $45,547, which was 15.1 percent less than the areas median level for all households.

The rate of poverty in DeKalb County, Illinois has increased by 5.3 percent since the 2000 rates, moving from 11.4 percent to 16.7 percent.

The areas median household income has declined from the inflation-adjusted values in 2000. The income level has decreased to $47,100, which amounts to a 12.2 percent decline. DeKalb County, Illinois, in terms of percent of decline, ranks 5 of 21 counties in percent of decline for income levels in the State of Illinois. DeKalb County ranks 127 of 668 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the decline in household income across the nation.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, DeKalb County accounted a relatively high median household income of $53,619 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 1.7 percent lower than the median in Illinois of $54,510 and the income level is 8.4 percent higher than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

While the median household income saw a decline in the last five year in DeKalb County, Illinois, the Race/Ethnicity category that saw the sharpest decline in median household income was the American Indian and Alaska Native category. This group felt a decline of 1463791.8 percent from 2000 to 2005. The White population category was least influenced by the median household income decline in DeKalb County, seeing a 9.7 percent decline in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

When compared to other counties (or parishes) across the United States, DeKalb County, Illinois may be understood as having a medium-low poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 11.4 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Asian race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 38.3 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 18 to 64 years have the largest percent of population in poverty in DeKalb County, accounting 13.9 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.

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

Higher Education in DeKalb County, Illinois

Since the year 2000, De Kalb has increased in the percent of the total population (+25) with a BA or Higher. The portion of this population has grown by 3.8 percent to a total of 30.6 in 2005. The American Community Survey reports that the proporation of the 2005 population that is highly educated is greater than the 2005 State of Illinois percent of 29.2 and greater than the average US percent of 27.2.

DeKalb County, Illinois has a highly-educated population of the working age, with 26.8 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. De Kalb counted a higher percent of population with high education level than the State of Illinois's proportion of 26 percent and a higher percent than United States proportion of 24.4 percent.

In 2000, the Census reported that in DeKalb County, Illinois, many men in the area have reached the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 30.2 percent receiving this level of education. The women in De Kalb have on average achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 28 percent (Men) versus 25.8 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area achieving a Some College or Associates Degree, with 31.2 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

In DeKalb County, Illinois according the 2000 Decennial Census, 26.4 percent of the White Alone, 30.4 percent of Black or African American, 62.4 percent of the Asian alone and 14.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has increased by 2.6 percent. By the year 2005, 30.6 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 5.0 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 30.8 percent of the total female population achieved this high level of education.

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

Demographic Profile for De Kalb County, Illinois

When measuring the total land area, De Kalb covers a total land area of 634 square miles. The county has a medium-low average area density of 154 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Hardin, KY (154 per sq. mile ), Wayne, NY (155 per sq. mile ), Boyle, KY (156 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Tift, GA (154 per sq. mile ), Belknap, NH (153 per sq. mile ), Jackson, GA (153 per sq. mile ).

De Kalb County, Illinois had a population that was estimated at 97,665 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the 2000 total population of 89,292. This growth represents an increase of 9.4 percent. De Kalb ranks 9 of 102 counties by growth in total population in Illinois and the county ranks 360 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

Since 2000, a high amount of people have migrated to De Kalb from another country. The international migration into De Kalb makes up 0.5 percent of immigration into the State of Illinois. This level of international migration can be considered high when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

De Kalb County, Illinois has a population that is made up of 82.7 percent White, 4.9 percent African American, 2.7 percent Asian, and 8.5 percent Hispanic. The population mix can be considered to have a high level of diversity, with 16.1 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Illinois percent of 33.1. Since 2000, De Kalb has increased in diversity when 13.8 percent of the total population were minorities.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in De Kalb County, Illinois to be 27.9 years old. The median age in De Kalb is less than the median age in Illinois of 35.6. Since 2000, the area has experienced a decline in the median, when the median age was 28.4 years old. With 21.3 percent of the 2005 population being made up of children and youth younger than 18, De Kalb can be described as being made up of a medium-low percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a relatively high representation within the population, making up 69.2 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 9.5 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a relatively low percent of the population.

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

Housing Report for DeKalb County, Illinois

The State of Illinois, DeKalb County stands 9 of 102 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 413 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

DeKalb County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2005 of $177,100, reported by the American Community Survey. This is less than the Illinois 2005 home median value of $183,900 and greater than home value of $167,500 across the United States during the same year.

In DeKalb County, the census reported 36,428 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding a sum of 2,798 residential structures since 2001, a change of 8.3 percent.

The residential housing values in DeKalb County, Illinois have seen large increases since the Census values accounted for in the year 2000. The values have increased by $41,200, or 30.3 percent, since their values in that year of $135,900.

DeKalb County may be be described as having a medium proportion of residential real estate that is high priced. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 1.8 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

According to the data, there is a limited amount of housing that is affordable in DeKalb County, Illinois. In 2005, 17.7 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for De Kalb County, Illinois -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In De Kalb County, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing and Retail Trade are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector has a United State LQ of 1.74. The percent of employment in the Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is 1.74 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that De Kalb may be an exporter of products or services of Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in De Kalb County. The sector faced a loss of 1,428 total jobs during the period, accounting for 24.8 percent of the employment in the industry. This made up a total of 58.3 percent of all county employment losses since 2001.

Management of companies and enterprises is the industry with the largest establishments in De Kalb County. In the County, the industry averages 33 workers per each place of employment, being less than the industry's average at the national level of 40 and less than the Illinois average of 85 for the Management of companies and enterprises industry.

The Manufacturing has seen the largest decrease in industry presence in De Kalb County, since the year 2001, moving from making up 23.3 percent of total employment for the year 2001 to 17.5 percent of employment in 2005.

In De Kalb County, Retail Trade, Manufacturing, and the Health care and social assistance sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Retail Trade is the largest employment industry and makes up 18.2 percent of total employment in the county, making up 4,498 employees. The Manufacturing and Health care and social assistance sectors account for 17.5 and 14.1 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

Educational services has seen the highest growth in employment from the years 2001-2005 in De Kalb County, increasing by 68.8 percent. This is greater than the rate of employment change across the nation of 13.8 percent. The State of Illinois felt a shift in employment in the industry of 10.8 percent, in the period of time since 2001.





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