In Kennebec County, the securities and commodity contracts brokerage industry jobs pay the highest wages

Jobs in the securities and commodity contracts brokerage indstry reported the top wages in Kennebec County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Kennebec County was paid and annual wage of $71,270 in 2006. The average wage is less than the industry pay the State of Maine of $80,438 and less than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $138,150.

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High-wage employment in Kennebec County, Maine may be found in insurance carriers ($70,187), chemical merchant wholesalers ($70,012), offices of physicians ($64,418) and metal and mineral merchant wholesalers ($59,193 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.

Kennebec County Wages have increased by 15.1% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Kennebec County, Maine by a total of 15.1%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for Maine and less than the growth in industry wages across the US.

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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.

Kennebec County Industry Wages Lag Behind Maine, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Kennebec County, Maine when analyzed can be described as medium-high when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 8.9 percent lower than the state, which was reported to be $32,131. 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.

Kennebec County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Employment for all industries has increased by 3.5 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than growth in Maine, which experienced a gain of 0.1 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The gains were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.6 percent.

Kennebec County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Insurance carriers industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 92 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 seen in the Maine, where the industry sector experienced a loss of 19.1 percent. The losses in the Insurance carriers industry in Kennebec County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States lost 3.3 in percent of jobs in the Insurance carriers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Insurance carriers (92 percent decline)
2. Home furnishings stores (71.5 percent decline)
3. Computer systems design and related services (67.4 percent decline)
4. Scientific research and development services (56.5 percent decline)
5. General freight trucking (52.7 percent decline)

Kennebec County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Business support services industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 1345.0 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Kennebec County has grow faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Maine, where the industry felt a gain of 16.1 percent. The Business support services industry in Kennebec County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 0.8 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (1345.0 percent gain)
2. Other support services (459.1 percent gain)
3. Other schools and instruction (234.9 percent gain)
4. Other miscellaneous store retailers (135.1 percent gain)
5. Shoe stores (78.6 percent gain)

In Kennebec County, Maine, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 1,472 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Of the 99 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 40 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 58 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Kennebec County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Business support services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 937 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Business support services industry makes up 19.4 percent of the total employment growth in Kennebec County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (937 new jobs)
2. Individual and family services (556 new jobs)
3. Other general merchandise stores (415 new jobs)
4. Limited-service eating places (325 new jobs)
5. Offices of other health practitioners (221 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Kennebec County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Computer systems design and related services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 733 jobs. The declines in the Computer systems design and related services industry make up 26.8 percent of the total job loss in Kennebec County, Maine.

Top 5 Industries
1. Computer systems design and related services (733 jobs lost)
2. Home furnishings stores (251 jobs lost)
3. Department stores (229 jobs lost)
4. Offices of physicians (185 jobs lost)
5. Employment services (166 jobs lost)

Kennebec County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Kennebec County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Grocery stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 123 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Grocery stores industry make up 23.0 percent of the total employment decline in Kennebec County, Maine.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery stores (123 jobs lost)
2. Accounting and bookkeeping services (41 jobs lost)
3. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (37 jobs lost)
4. Used merchandise stores (24 jobs lost)
5. Printing and related support activities (24 jobs lost)

In Kennebec County, Maine, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 1,815 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Kennebec County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Business support services industry has added the most employment with 748 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Business support services industry makes up 31.7 percent of the growth in Kennebec County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (748 new jobs)
2. Full-service restaurants (194 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (128 new jobs)
4. Department stores (114 new jobs)
5. Individual and family services (103 new jobs)

Out of the 110 4-digit NAICS industries, 44 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 62 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Employment for all industries has increased by 4.4 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are greater than growth in Maine, which experienced a gain of 0.8 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Kennebec County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Insurance carriers industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 59.2 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Maine, where the industry sector experienced a loss of 5.3 percent. The losses in the Insurance carriers industry in Kennebec County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 0.1 percent in terms of employees in the Insurance carriers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Insurance carriers (59.2 percent decline)
2. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (53.9 percent decline)
3. Used merchandise stores (36.9 percent decline)
4. Scientific research and development services (24.4 percent decline)
5. Accounting and bookkeeping services (21.2 percent decline)

Kennebec County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Business support services industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 288.7 percent from 2005 to 2006. This industry in Kennebec County has grow faster than the industry job growth experienced in Maine, where the industry felt a gain of 27.5 percent. The Business support services industry in Kennebec County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 2 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (288.7 percent gain)
2. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores (69.9 percent gain)
3. Amusement parks and arcades (59.0 percent gain)
4. Specialized freight trucking (56.7 percent gain)
5. Other miscellaneous store retailers (46.2 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.

Income and Poverty in Kennebec County, Maine

It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $33,475. This household income level is 21.6 percent less than the all households reported median in the area. In Kennebec County, Maine White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $42,809 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 0.2 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. Hispanic households in Kennebec County, Maine , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $37,050, this income level is 13.2 percent less than the reported median household income for all households in the area. Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 15.6 percent greater than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $49,360. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Kennebec County had a median income of $39,488, this median was 7.5 percent less than the areas median level for all households.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Kennebec County was reported to have a medium-high median income for all households of $42,703 (2005 Dollars). This median is 2 percent lower than the median in State of Maine of $43,571 and this is 15.1 percent lower than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

The household income has increased from the inflation-adjusted values in 2000. The income level has increased to $44,162, which amounts to a 3.4 percent growth. Kennebec County, Maine, when comparing total percent of growth, ranks 1 of 3 counties in percent of growth for income levels in the State of Maine. Kennebec County ranks 45 of 119 counties (or parishes) when comparing the growth in median income level for the United States.

As the median income level saw a growth since 2000 in Kennebec County, Maine, the Race/Ethnicity category that saw the sharpest growth in median household income was the American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category. This group experienced an increase of 78.2 percent in the last five years. The Asian Race/Ethnicity group has been least impacted by the median income growth in Kennebec County, experiencing a 66.4 percent decline in median income, since the values reported in the 2000 Decennial Census.

The poverty rate in Kennebec County, Maine has increased by 2.4 percent since the 2000 rates, moving from 11.1 percent to 13.5 percent.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Kennebec County, Maine can be understood to have a medium-low poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 11.1 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 category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 31.5 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged Under 5 years are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Kennebec County, with 17.7 percent of this age group in the area living in poverty.

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

Higher Education in Kennebec County, Maine

Since the year 2000, Kennebec has increased in the percent of the population that is over the age of 25 with a BA or Higher. This population cohort has grown by 5.6 percent to a total of 26.2 percent in 2005. According to the American Community Survey, the proportion of the population in 2005 with a BA or Higher is greater than the State of Maine percent of 25.6 and less than the United States percent of 27.2.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Kennebec County, Maine, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 37.2 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Kennebec on average have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 22.2 percent (Men) versus 19.4 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women in this areas is High School Diploma category, with 38 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

In Kennebec County, Maine according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 20.8 percent of the White Alone, 20.4 percent of Black or African American, 29 percent of the Asian alone and 16.4 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Kennebec County, Maine can be considered to have a highly-educated population, with 20.6 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Kennebec is reported having a lower percent of highly educated individuals than the State of Maine's proportion of 22.8 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of the male population that can be considered highly educated has increased by 4.4 percent. By 2005, 26.4 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 6.6 percent. By 2005, a total of 26 percent of the female population had achieved this level of education.

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

Demographic Profile for Kennebec County, Maine

Estimated since the year 2000, a low amount of people have migrated to Kennebec internationally. The migration from outside the US into Kennebec totals 4.9 percent of all immigration into Maine. This amount of international migration is low when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

Kennebec County, Maine had a population of 120,986 in the year 2005. The population has increased, from the population in the year 2000 of 117,224. This growth shows an increase of 3.2 percent. Kennebec ranks 4 of 16 counties when analyzing total population change in Maine and the county ranks 599 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

When calculating the total land area, Kennebec spans a total of 868 square miles. This area has a medium-low average population density of 139 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Ector, TX (139 per sq. mile ), Story, IA (140 per sq. mile ), Stephens, GA (140 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Lawrence, OH (139 per sq. mile ), Manitowoc, WI (139 per sq. mile ), Hancock, OH (138 per sq. mile ).

Kennebec County, Maine has a population that is made of 96.7 percent White, 0.4 percent African American, 0.7 percent Asian, and 1 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a very modest level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 2.1 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Maine percent of 2.5. Since 2000, Kennebec has increased in diversity when 1.6 percent of the total population were minorities.

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Kennebec County, Maine to be 41.1 years of age. The median age in Kennebec is less than the median age for the State of Maine of 41.2. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median age, when it was 38.8 years old. With a total of 20.8 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Kennebec can be described as being made up of a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 64.8 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 14.4 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

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

Housing Report for Kennebec County, Maine

Throughout the State of Maine, Kennebec County ranks 9 of 16 by percentage growth in residential real estate. The county is positioned 1,243 of 3,141, when comparing thee change in housing structures in counties throughout the nation.

Kennebec County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2005 of $121,900, according to the American Community Survey. This value is less than the State of Maine 2005 home value of $155,300 and less than median home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

In Kennebec County, the real estate market was made up of 58,707 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding a total of 1,921 housing units since the year 2001, or 3.4 percent.

The residential housing values in Kennebec County, Maine have seen large increases from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $34,700, or 39.8 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $87,200.

Kennebec County may be be described as having a medium percentage of homes that are high in price. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 1.2 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

There seems to be a large amount of housing that is affordable in Kennebec County, Maine. In 2005, 52.1 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Kennebec County, Maine -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Kennebec County, Health care and social assistance, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Health care and social assistance is the major employer in the county making up 23.4 percent of total employment in the county, making up 9,698 individuals. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services sectors provide 20.8 and 9.8 percent of total employment, respectively.

Manufacturing saw the largest loss of employment between the years 2001-2005 in Kennebec County. The industry was hit with a loss of 1,637 total jobs during the period, accounting for 38.4 percent of employment in the sector. These losses made up 62 percent of all county employment losses since 2001.

In Kennebec County, Health care and social assistance, Educational services and Retail Trade industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Health care and social assistance industry has an LQ of 1.8. The percent of employment in the Health care and social assistance sector is 1.8 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Kennebec specializes in Health care and social assistance.

Kennebec County ranks 5 of 17 total Counties throughout Maine in terms the size of total employment in 2005. This ranking has moved up since the year 2001, when it was ranked 4 of 17 Counties.

Wholesale trade has seen the highest growth in employment from the years 2001-2005 in Kennebec County, growing in new jobs by 19.2 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 0.4 percent. The State of Maine faced a industry job change of 6.1 percent, in the last 5 years.

Management of companies and enterprises has the largest employers in Kennebec County, with the industry averaging 38 jobs per establishment, which is less than the industry's average at the national level of 40 and greater than the State of Maine establishments size average of 25 for the Management of companies and enterprises industry.





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