In Hampshire County, jobs in the electronic instrument manufacturing pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the electronic instrument manufacturing industry paid the average highest wages in Hampshire County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Hampshire County received an annual wage of $84,088 in 2006. The average wage is less than the industry wage rate in Massachusetts of $84,198 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $73,795.

High-wage employment in Hampshire County, Massachusetts can be found in securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($78,954), computer systems design and related services ($76,962), scientific research and development services ($62,893) and metal and mineral merchant wholesalers ($59,605) 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.

Hampshire County Wages have increased by 17.6% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in Hampshire County, Massachusetts by a total of 17.6%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of Massachusetts 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.

Hampshire County Industry Wages Lag Behind Massachusetts, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Hampshire County, Massachusetts when analyzed can be described as relatively low when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 35.4 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $49,785. 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.

Hampshire County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Hampshire County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Electronic instrument manufacturing industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 383.3 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Hampshire County has increased employment faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Massachusetts, where the industry felt a loss of 16.3 percent. The Electronic instrument manufacturing industry in Hampshire County outpaced the national average, which felt a lost 8.4 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronic instrument manufacturing (383.3 percent gain)
2. Support activities for animal production (271.4 percent gain)
3. Other support services (223.9 percent gain)
4. Specialized freight trucking (184.4 percent gain)
5. Social advocacy organizations (180.3 percent gain)

Hampshire County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Business support services industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 82.8 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Massachusetts, where the industry reported a gain of 2.1 percent. The losses in the Business support services industry in Hampshire County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 0.8 percent in terms of employment in the Business support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (82.8 percent decline)
2. Office administrative services (69.8 percent decline)
3. General freight trucking (63.5 percent decline)
4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (60.6 percent decline)
5. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (55.7 percent decline)

The total number of jobs has increased by 1.3 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are less than growth in the State of Massachusetts, experiencing a loss of -3.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains in the area were less than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Hampshire County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Electronic instrument manufacturing industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 367 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Electronic instrument manufacturing industry makes up 9.5 percent of the total number of new jobs in Hampshire County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronic instrument manufacturing (367 new jobs)
2. Department stores (245 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (237 new jobs)
4. Private households (224 new jobs)
5. Employment services (212 new jobs)

In Hampshire County, Massachusetts, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 573 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Given the 111 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 49 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 61 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Hampshire County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Business support services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 436 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Business support services industry make up 15.0 percent of the total job loss in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (436 jobs lost)
2. Converted paper product manufacturing (189 jobs lost)
3. Lessors of real estate (156 jobs lost)
4. Residential mental health facilities (151 jobs lost)
5. Colleges and universities (151 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.

Hampshire County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total employment has increased by 0.2 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is less than growth in Massachusetts, experiencing a gain of 0.9 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains in the area were less than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Hampshire County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 50.5 percent of the jobs from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to 2nd quarter of 2006. The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Massachusetts, where the industry felt a gain of 0.7 percent. The losses in the Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry in Hampshire County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 1.4 in percent of jobs in the Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (50.5 percent decline)
2. Office administrative services (41.9 percent decline)
3. Waste collection (35.5 percent decline)
4. Software publishers (32.8 percent decline)
5. General freight trucking (28.4 percent decline)

Hampshire County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 215.4 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Hampshire County has expanded faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Massachusetts, where the industry took a loss of 1.1 percent. The Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry in Hampshire County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 3.4 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (215.4 percent gain)
2. Advertising and related services (144.2 percent gain)
3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (76.3 percent gain)
4. Specialized freight trucking (51.7 percent gain)
5. Drycleaning and laundry services (46.9 percent gain)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Hampshire County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Employment services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 117 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Employment services industry makes up 9.6 percent of the total number of new jobs in Hampshire County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (117 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (113 new jobs)
3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (106 new jobs)
4. Offices of physicians (80 new jobs)
5. Advertising and related services (46 new jobs)

Of the 124 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 56 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 67 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Hampshire County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Management and technical consulting services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 81 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Management and technical consulting services industry make up 8.2 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management and technical consulting services (81 jobs lost)
2. Offices of other health practitioners (59 jobs lost)
3. Grocery stores (58 jobs lost)
4. Health and personal care stores (58 jobs lost)
5. Nonresidential building construction (49 jobs lost)

In Hampshire County, Massachusetts, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 106 jobs between mid-2005 and 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.

Income and Poverty in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

The median household income has declined from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has decreased to $48,401, representing a 10.3 percent decline. Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in terms of percentage of decline, ranks 1 of 8 counties in percent of decline for household income in Massachusetts. Hampshire County ranks 210 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing the decline in median income level for the United States.

It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $46,774. This income level is 13.3 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area. In Hampshire County, Massachusetts White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $54,907 according to the 2000 Dencennial Census, which was 1.8 percent greater than the median in 2000. Hispanic headed households in Hampshire County, Massachusetts , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $37,002, this income level is 31.4 percent less than the areas median income level for all households. The American Indian and Alaska Native headed households in Hampshire County reported an income level of $21,450, this median was 60.2 percent less than the median level for total households in the area. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 14.8 percent less than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $45,969.

The poverty rate in Hampshire County, Massachusetts has increased by 2.7 percent from the rates reported in the Decennial Census, moving from 9.4 percent to 12.1 percent.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Hampshire County, Massachusetts may be understood as having a poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 9.4 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity population cohort, has the uppermost poverty rate with 23.4 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 18 to 64 years are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Hampshire County, reporting 10.2 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Hampshire County reported a relatively high median household income of $53,935 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 9.6 percent lower than the median in Massachusetts of $59,087 and this is 8.9 percent higher than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

As the median income level saw a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in median household income was the American Indian and Alaska Native category. This group felt a decline of 3108159.6 percent from 2000 to 2005. The Asian Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Hampshire County, seeing a 51.2 percent increase in median household income from 2000 to 2005.

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

Higher Education in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Since the year 2000, Hampshire 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 41.8 percent in 2005, as reported by the American Community Survey. The proportion of the 2005 population having received at least a BA is greater than the State of Massachusetts percent of 36.8 and greater than the United States percent of 27.2.

Hampshire County, Massachusetts is made up of a very highly-educated 2000 population, with 38 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Hampshire counted a higher percent of population with this high education level than the State of Massachusetts's proportion of 33.2 percent and a higher percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.

Reported by the 2000 Census in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, the largest educational attainment category for men is the Bachelors Degree or Higher category, with 36.6 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Hampshire on average have achieved a greater level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 36.6 percent (Men) versus 39 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the Bachelors Degree or Higher category, with 39 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

In Hampshire County, Massachusetts according the 2000 Decennial Census, 37.2 percent of the White Alone, 55.6 percent of Black or African American, 68.2 percent of the Asian alone and 36.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino (+25) population has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of the male population that can be considered highly educated has increased by 2.2 percent. As reported in 2005, 39.2 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 5.0 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 44 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 Hampshire County, Massachusetts

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Hampshire County, Massachusetts to be 34.5 years old. The median in Hampshire is less than the median age in Massachusetts of 38.2. Since the year 2000, the area has seen no change in this median, when at that time it was 34.5 years old. With 16.9 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Hampshire can be understood as being made up of a relatively low percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a relatively high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 71 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 12.1 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a medium-low proportion of the area population base.

Hampshire County, Massachusetts had a population of 153,339 in 2005. The estimated population has increased, since its 2000 population of 152,379. This growth represents an increase of 0.6 percent. Hampshire ranks 8 of 14 counties when analyzing total population change in Massachusetts and the county ranks 1,119 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

In terms of total land area, Hampshire spans a total area of 529 square miles. This area has a medium-high average area density of 290 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Lake, FL (291 per sq. mile ), Spotsylvania, VA (291 per sq. mile ), Berkeley, WV (291 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Howard, IN (290 per sq. mile ), Polk, FL (290 per sq. mile ), Madison, IN (288 per sq. mile ).

Hampshire County, Massachusetts has a population that is made of 89.1 percent White, 2 percent African American, 3.7 percent Asian, and 3.7 percent Hispanic. The population mix can be considered to have a modest level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 9.4 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of Massachusetts percent of 18.4. Since 2000, Hampshire has increased the level of diversity when 8.8 percent of the population were minorities.

Since 2000, a high number of individual migrated to the Hampshire from another country. The international migration into Hampshire makes up 1.6 percent of all immigration into Massachusetts. This amount of international migration is high when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

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

Housing Report for Hampshire County, Massachusetts

In Hampshire County, there were a total of 60,390 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen growth in housing units, adding a sum of 1,444 housing units since the year 2001, or 2.4 percent.

Hampshire County recorded median owner-occupied home value in the year 2005 of $223,000, published by the American Community Survey. This median is less than the Massachusetts 2005 home median value of $361,500 and greater than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $167,500 for the rest of the nation in that year.

The residential real estate values in Hampshire County, Massachusetts have seen large increases since their reported values in 2000. The values have increased by $80,600, or 56.6 percent, since their values in that year of $142,400.

When compared to other counties in Massachusetts, Hampshire County places 6 of 14 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 1,644 of 3,141, when comparing thee change in housing structures in counties throughout the nation.

According to the data, there is a limited amount of real estate that is affordable in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. In 2005, 7.2 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

Hampshire County has a medium percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey reports that 4.1 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Hampshire County, Massachusetts -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Educational services has the largest employers in Hampshire County, with the industry averaging 56 workers per each place of employment, being greater than the industry's average in the United States of 27 and greater than the State of Massachusetts establishments size average of 47 for the Educational services industry.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 lost the most jobs in Hampshire County. The industry was hit with a loss of 584 employees during the period, or 13 percent of employment in the sector. These losses made up 44.8 percent of all employment losses in the county.

In Hampshire County, Retail Trade, Health care and social assistance, and the Educational services industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Retail Trade is the major employer in the county making up 17.5 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 7,620 individuals. The Health care and social assistance and Educational services sectors account for 15 and 12.9 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

In Hampshire County, Educational services, Other services, except public administration and Retail Trade are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Educational services industry has an LQ of 6.67. This means the percent of total employment in the Educational services sector is 6.67 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Hampshire County may specialize, or be an exporter of Educational services.

Arts, entertainment, and recreation is the industry that has seen the largest increase in jobs from the year 2001 to the present in Hampshire County, increasing in size by 60.9 percent. This is greater than the change of total jobs in the industry for the United States of 4.7 percent. The State of Massachusetts saw a change in employment in the sector of 11.2 percent, in the course of time since 2001.







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