In Kosciusko County, jobs in the commercial equip. merchant wholesalers pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry had the highest average wages in Kosciusko County for 2006. The average industry job in Kosciusko County received an annual wage of $113,509 in 2006. The average wage is greater than the industry wage rate in Indiana of $70,355 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $74,310.

Top-pay jobs in Kosciusko County, Indiana may be found in wired telecommunications carriers ($112,697), securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($78,901), medical equipment and supplies manufacturing ($63,943) and electronic markets and agents and brokers ($58,354) 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.

Kosciusko County Wages have increased by 18.4% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Kosciusko County, Indiana by a total of 18.4%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of Indiana 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.

Kosciusko County Industry Wages Exceed Indiana, but Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Kosciusko County, Indiana can be described as relatively high when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 3.6 percent higher than the with an state average of $35,468. The overall industry wage was less than the national industry average 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.

Kosciusko County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Kosciusko County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other wood product manufacturing industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 67.6 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Indiana, where the industry reported a loss of 12.5 percent. The losses in the Other wood product manufacturing industry in Kosciusko County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation lost 2.9 in percent of workers in the Other wood product manufacturing industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other wood product manufacturing (67.6 percent decline)
2. Utility system construction (62.7 percent decline)
3. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (56.1 percent decline)
4. Insurance carriers (55.7 percent decline)
5. Travel arrangement and reservation services (49.1 percent decline)

Total employment has increased by 7.7 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2001. This change is less than growth in the State of Indiana, which saw a loss of -0.2 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The gains were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Kosciusko County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Unclassified industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 500.0 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Kosciusko County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Indiana, where it saw a loss of 13.7 percent. The Unclassified industry in Kosciusko County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 1.7 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (500.0 percent gain)
2. Individual and family services (221.8 percent gain)
3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (215.8 percent gain)
4. Employment services (134.7 percent gain)
5. Other schools and instruction (123.7 percent gain)

From the 93 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 29 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 63 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Kosciusko County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Other wood product manufacturing industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 459 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Other wood product manufacturing industry make up 39.7 percent of the employment lost during the period in Kosciusko County, Indiana.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other wood product manufacturing (459 jobs lost)
2. Printing and related support activities (163 jobs lost)
3. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (91 jobs lost)
4. Depository credit intermediation (77 jobs lost)
5. Utility system construction (42 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Kosciusko County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 1,517 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry makes up 37.6 percent of the growth in Kosciusko County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (1,517 new jobs)
2. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing (480 new jobs)
3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (292 new jobs)
4. Full-service restaurants (222 new jobs)
5. Employment services (190 new jobs)

In Kosciusko County, Indiana, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 2,332 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-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.

Kosciusko County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Kosciusko County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 47.8 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Indiana, where the industry felt a loss of 4.9 percent. The losses in the Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry in Kosciusko County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US lost 1.5 in percent of jobs in the Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (47.8 percent decline)
2. Other support services (30.2 percent decline)
3. Other schools and instruction (26.1 percent decline)
4. Activities related to real estate (23.5 percent decline)
5. Lessors of real estate (22.9 percent decline)

Kosciusko County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Warehousing and storage industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 93.5 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Kosciusko County has increased employment faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Indiana, where this industry saw a gain of 4.1 percent. The Warehousing and storage industry in Kosciusko County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 7.8 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Warehousing and storage (93.5 percent gain)
2. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (81.3 percent gain)
3. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. (75.7 percent gain)
4. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (38.5 percent gain)
5. Management of companies and enterprises (36.1 percent gain)

Total industry employment has increased by 0.2 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is less than percent in Indiana, which saw a gain of 0.8 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains were less than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Kosciusko County

Given the industries in the area, the Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 65 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry make up 11.9 percent of the total job loss in Kosciusko County, Indiana.

Top 5 Industries
1. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (65 jobs lost)
2. Full-service restaurants (36 jobs lost)
3. Employment services (35 jobs lost)
4. Residential building construction (33 jobs lost)
5. Other support services (31 jobs lost)

Of the 100 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 47 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 52 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

In Kosciusko County, Indiana, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 66 jobs between mid-2005 and mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Kosciusko County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry has added the most employment with 192 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry makes up 19.7 percent of the total employment growth in Kosciusko County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (192 new jobs)
2. Management of companies and enterprises (99 new jobs)
3. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (85 new jobs)
4. Printing and related support activities (61 new jobs)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (56 new jobs)





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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 Kosciusko County, Indiana

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Kosciusko County reported a relatively high median income for households of $51,409 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 5.4 percent higher than the median in Indiana of $48,633 and the income level is 4.4 percent higher than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

The poverty rate in Kosciusko County, Indiana has increased by 3.0 percent from the rates reported in the Decennial Census, moving from 6.4 percent to 9.4 percent.

As the median household income witnessed a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in household income was the Hispanic Race/Ethnicity category. This category went through a decline of 36.3 percent since the year 2000. The White Race/Ethnicity group has been least impacted by the median income decline in Kosciusko County, seeing a 7.4 percent decline in median income, since the values reported in the 2000 Decennial Census.

The median household income has declined from the inflation-adjusted values in 2000. The income level has decreased to $46,787, which represents a 9 percent decline. Kosciusko County, Indiana, when comparing total percent of decline, ranks 19 of 24 counties in percent of decline for household income in Indiana. Kosciusko County ranks 280 of 668 counties (or parishes) in terms of the decline in median income in the US.

In Kosciusko County, Indiana White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $51,808 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 0.8 percent greater than the median in 2000. Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 26.2 percent less than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $37,948. Hispanic in Kosciusko County, Indiana recorded a median income of $47,868, this median household income is 6.9 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $82,422. This median is 60.3 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area. The American Indian and Alaska Native households in Kosciusko County had a median household income level of $39,975, this median was 22.2 percent less than the median income level in this area.

When compared to other counties (or parishes) across the United States, Kosciusko County, Indiana may be understood as having a rate of poverty among its population, accounting a rate of 6.4 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 15.9 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 75 years and over have the largest percent of population in poverty in Kosciusko County, reporting 11.7 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 Kosciusko County, Indiana

In 2000, the Census reported that in Kosciusko County, Indiana, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 41.4 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Kosciusko on average have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 16.6 percent (Men) versus 13.2 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma, with 42.8 percent of the female population achieving this education level.

In Kosciusko County, Indiana according the 2000 Decennial Census, 15 percent of the White Alone, 15 percent of Black or African American, 19.4 percent of the Asian alone and 8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Since the year 2000, Kosciusko has increased in the total percent of the over 25 population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher. This population group has grown by 1.4 percent to a total of 16.2 in 2005, according to the American Community Survey. The 2005 proportion of highly educated population is less than the 2005 State of Indiana percent of 21.2 and less than the average US percent of 27.2.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has decreased by 2.2 percent. In the year 2005, 14.8 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 4.6 percent. By 2005, a total of 17.8 percent of the total female population achieved this high level of education.

Kosciusko County, Indiana may to understood as having a moderately-educated population of the working age, with 14.8 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Kosciusko was reported to have a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Indiana's proportion of 19.4 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

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

Demographic Profile for Kosciusko County, Indiana

Kosciusko County, Indiana had an estimated population of 76,072 in 2005. The total population has increased, since the population in 2000 of 74,235. This growth denotes an increase of 2.5 percent. Kosciusko ranks 18 of 92 counties when calculating total change in population for Indiana and the county ranks 862 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Kosciusko County, Indiana to be 36.0 years old. The median in Kosciusko is less than the median in Indiana of 36.1. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 35.1 years of age. With 26.8 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Kosciusko can be understood as having a medium-high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low presence of the population, with 60.7 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 12.5 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-low proportion of the area population base.

When measuring the total land area, Kosciusko extends a total area of 538 total square miles. The area has a medium-low average area density of 142 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar counties, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Habersham, GA (142 per sq. mile ), Jefferson, WI (142 per sq. mile ), Lapeer, MI (143 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Ellis, TX (142 per sq. mile ), Berkshire, MA (142 per sq. mile ), Gordon, GA (141 per sq. mile ).

Kosciusko County, Indiana has a population that is made up of 91.6 percent White, 0.7 percent African American, 0.6 percent Asian, and 6.3 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a modest level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 7.6 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of Indiana percent of 14.4. Since 2000, Kosciusko has increased in diversity when 6.2 percent of the population were minorities.

Since 2000, a medium-high amount of people migrated to Kosciusko from outside the country. The immigration into Kosciusko makes up 1.2 percent of all immigration into Indiana. This percent of international migration is medium-high when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

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

Housing Report for Kosciusko County, Indiana

In Kosciusko County, there were a total of 34,957 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding in all 2,108 homes since 2001, or 6.4 percent.

The residential real estate values in Kosciusko County, Indiana have moderate increases since their reported values in 2000. The values have increased by $21,600, or 22.6 percent, since 2000 when they were valued at $95,500.

Kosciusko County recorded median owner-occupied home value in the year 2005 of $117,100, accounted by the American Community Survey. This home value is greater than the overall Indiana 2005 home median value of $114,400 and less than home value of $167,500 across the United States during the same year.

Kosciusko County can be understood as having a medium percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 1.7 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

Throughout the State of Indiana, Kosciusko County places 17 of 92 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 606 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

There seems to be a large amount of housing that is affordable in Kosciusko County, Indiana. In 2005, 54.2 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Kosciusko County, Indiana -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Kosciusko County, averaging 80 employees per business. This is greater than the industry's national average of 39 and greater than the Indiana average of 63 for the Manufacturing industry.

Educational services is the industry that has grown the most in terms of employment from 2001-2005 in Kosciusko County, increasing in size by 24.7 percent. This is greater than the industry job change at the national level of 13.8 percent. The State of Indiana felt a shift in employment in the industry of 14.4 percent, in the duration of 2001 to 2005.

In Kosciusko County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Health care and social assistance industries are the largest employment industries. The Manufacturing provides the most jobs and contributes 48.7 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 15,568 people employed. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance industries total 11.2 and 9.2 percent of all employment.

In Kosciusko County, Manufacturing, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting and Educational services have the highest US LQ in 2005. The Manufacturing industry has an LQ of 3.79. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Manufacturing sector is 3.79 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Kosciusko County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Manufacturing.









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