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

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Individuals that are employed in the management of companies and enterprises industry paid the average highest wages in DeKalb County for 2006. The average industry job in DeKalb County received a wage of $115,118 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry pay the State of Indiana of $75,660 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $82,655.

Top-pay jobs in DeKalb County, Indiana can be found in hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers ($76,611), electric goods merchant wholesalers ($65,806), metal and mineral merchant wholesalers ($53,041) and offices of physicians ($52,652) industries. Note: Clicking the Above Graphic Displays the Detailed 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 11.9% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in DeKalb County, Indiana by a total of 11.9%. This is less than the growth in industry wages for the State of Indiana and less 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 Exceed Indiana, but Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Wages in all industries in DeKalb County, Indiana can be described as relatively high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 0.3 percent higher than the state, which was reported to be $35,468. The overall 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.

DeKalb County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

In DeKalb County, Indiana, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 219 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Out of the 52 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 15 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 37 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in DeKalb County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Foundries industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 651 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Foundries industry make up 59.4 percent of the jobs lost during the period in DeKalb County, Indiana.

Top 5 Industries
1. Foundries (651 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (148 jobs lost)
3. Gasoline stations (92 jobs lost)
4. Activities related to real estate (53 jobs lost)
5. Building equipment contractors (41 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in DeKalb County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Employment services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 329 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Employment services industry makes up 18.1 percent of the growth in DeKalb County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (329 new jobs)
2. Architectural and structural metals mfg. (308 new jobs)
3. Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers (225 new jobs)
4. Limited-service eating places (127 new jobs)
5. Full-service restaurants (102 new jobs)

DeKalb County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Printing and related support activities industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 62.7 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Indiana, where the industry sector experienced a loss of 12 percent. The losses in the Printing and related support activities industry in DeKalb County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation lost 18.2 in percent of workers in the Printing and related support activities industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Printing and related support activities (62.7 percent decline)
2. Activities related to real estate (62.5 percent decline)
3. Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers (56.7 percent decline)
4. Foundries (49 percent decline)
5. Travel arrangement and reservation services (41.2 percent decline)

DeKalb County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Management and technical consulting services industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 391.7 percent from 2001 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in DeKalb County has increased employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in Indiana, where it saw a gain of 24 percent. The Management and technical consulting services industry in DeKalb County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 22.1 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management and technical consulting services (391.7 percent gain)
2. Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers (237.2 percent gain)
3. Employment services (226.9 percent gain)
4. Petroleum merchant wholesalers (200.0 percent gain)
5. Accounting and bookkeeping services (178.9 percent gain)

Total industry employment has decreased by 1.1 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in the State of Indiana, which saw a loss of -0.2 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US 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.

DeKalb County One-Year Industry Employment Change

DeKalb County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Electric goods merchant wholesalers industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 181.3 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in DeKalb County has grow faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Indiana, where it saw a gain of 0.7 percent. The Electric goods merchant wholesalers industry in DeKalb County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 1.5 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (181.3 percent gain)
2. Drycleaning and laundry services (112.5 percent gain)
3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (49.3 percent gain)
4. Employment services (33.9 percent gain)
5. Architectural and engineering services (27.2 percent gain)

DeKalb County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 26.7 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Indiana, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 2.3 percent. The losses in the Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry in DeKalb County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 5.9 percent in terms of employees in the Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (26.7 percent decline)
2. Gasoline stations (23.2 percent decline)
3. Services to buildings and dwellings (20.2 percent decline)
4. Oilseed and grain farming (19.4 percent decline)
5. Specialized freight trucking (19.1 percent decline)

The total number of jobs has decreased by 3.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is greater than percent in Indiana, which experienced a gain of 0.8 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The losses in the area were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in DeKalb County

The Employment services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 120 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Employment services industry makes up 27.6 percent of the total employment growth in DeKalb County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (120 new jobs)
2. Foundries (55 new jobs)
3. Architectural and engineering services (24 new jobs)
4. Building foundation and exterior contractors (23 new jobs)
5. Converted paper product manufacturing (23 new jobs)

Out of the 62 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 31 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 31 industries reported a drop in employment.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in DeKalb County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 144 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry make up 22.4 percent of the jobs lost during the period in DeKalb County, Indiana.

Top 5 Industries
1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (144 jobs lost)
2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (52 jobs lost)
3. Architectural and structural metals mfg. (52 jobs lost)
4. Limited-service eating places (50 jobs lost)
5. Services to buildings and dwellings (48 jobs lost)

In DeKalb County, Indiana, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 662 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.





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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, Indiana

In DeKalb County, Indiana White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $52,732 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 0.4 percent greater than the median in 2000. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 34.6 percent less than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $34,369. The American Indian and Alaska Native headed households in DeKalb County had a median income of $74,588, this median was 42 percent greater than the median level for total households in the area. Hispanic in DeKalb County, Indiana , according to the 2000 census, had a median household income of $50,639, which is 3.6 percent less than the reported median household income for all households in the area. The Asian householders in the area have reported their median household incomes at $28,303. This household income level is 46.1 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, DeKalb County accounted a relatively high household income of $52,544 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 7.4 percent higher than the median in State of Indiana of $48,633 and the median household income is 6.5 percent higher than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, DeKalb County, Indiana can be considered to have a rate of poverty among its population, accounting a rate of 5.9 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 8.3 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 75 years and over are witness to the most percent living in poverty in DeKalb County, with 12.1 percent of this age group in the area living in poverty.







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

Higher Education in DeKalb County, Indiana

Reported by the 2000 Census in DeKalb County, Indiana, many men in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 44.8 percent achieving this level. The female population in De Kalb have on average achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 13.4 percent (Men) versus 11.4 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma, with 46.8 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

In DeKalb County, Indiana according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 12.4 percent of the White Alone, 14.2 percent of Black or African American, 13.8 percent of the Asian alone and 18 percent of the Hispanic or Latino (+25) has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

DeKalb County, Indiana can be considered to have a moderately-educated working age population, with 12.4 percent of the population (+25) having received a BA or higher, as reported the 2000 Decennial Census. De Kalb counted a lower percent of highly educated individuals than the State of Indiana's proportion of 19.4 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 24.4 percent.





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

Demographic Profile for De Kalb County, Indiana

From 2000, a low amount of people migrated to De Kalb from another country. The international migration into De Kalb accounts for 0.2 percent of the total migration into the State of Indiana. This percent of international migration is low when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

De Kalb County, Indiana had a total estimated population of 41,659 in the year 2005. The population has increased, from the population in the year 2000 of 40,404. This growth denotes an increase of 3.1 percent. De Kalb ranks 24 of 92 counties by growth in total population in Indiana and the county ranks 1,005 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

By measuring total land area, De Kalb covers a total land area of 363 square miles. This area has a medium-low average area density of 115 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Snyder, PA (115 per sq. mile ), Hawkins, TN (115 per sq. mile ), Benton, OR (116 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Lancaster, SC (115 per sq. mile ), King George, VA (115 per sq. mile ), Isabella, MI (114 per sq. mile ).

De Kalb County, Indiana has a population base that is comprised of 96.5 percent White, 0.4 percent African American, 0.3 percent Asian, and 1.9 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a very modest level of diversity, with 2.6 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of Indiana percent of 14.4. Since 2000, De Kalb has increased the percent of minority population when 2.3 percent of the population were minorities.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in De Kalb County, Indiana to be 35.9 years old. The median in De Kalb is less than the median age in the State of Indiana of 36.1. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median age, when it was 34.7 years old. With a total of 27.1 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, De Kalb can be understood as being made up of a relatively high proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low representation within the population, making up 61.1 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 11.8 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-low proportion of the area population base.

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

Housing Report for DeKalb County, Indiana

The State of Indiana, DeKalb County ranks 36 of 92 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 971 of 3,141, in terms of residential real estate percentage change change in the United States.

In DeKalb County, the census reported 17,137 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding a total of 722 housing units since the year 2001, or 4.4 percent.

DeKalb County recorded a median home value in 2000 of $88,000, published by the Decennial Census. This is less than the overall Indiana 2000 median home value of $94,300 and less than median home value of $119,600 for the rest of the nation in that year.

There seems to be a large amount affordable residential real estate in DeKalb County, Indiana. In 2000, 76 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

In De Kalb County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services industries are the largest employment industries. The Manufacturing provides the most jobs and contributes 50.6 percent of the total county employment. This totals 9,797 people employed. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services industries make up 8.6 and 6.5 percent of total employment, respectively.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in De Kalb County. The sector dealt with a loss of 1,041 employees during the period, or 9.6 percent of employment in the sector. These losses made up 68.6 percent of the total jobs loss in the County.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in De Kalb County. The industry averages 82 employees per business. This is greater than the industry's national average of 39 and greater than the Indiana typical size of 63 for the Manufacturing industry.

The Manufacturing has seen the largest decrease in industry presence in De Kalb County since 2001, going from making up 56.8 percent of employment in 2001 to 50.6 percent of total employment in the year 2005.

Wholesale trade is the industry with the largest change in employment since the year 2001 in De Kalb County, increasing by 149.9 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 0.4 percent. The State of Indiana underwent a employment change in the industry of -1.2 percent, during the period.

In De Kalb County, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade and Construction are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Manufacturing sector in the county has a location quotient of 3.94. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Manufacturing industry is 3.94 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that De Kalb may be an exporter of products or services of Manufacturing.





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