In Allegan County, jobs in the grocery and related product wholesalers pay the highest wages

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People with jobs in the grocery and related product wholesalers industry had the highest average wages in Allegan County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Allegan County received a wage of $73,675 in 2006. The average wage is greater than the industry wage rate in Michigan of $44,201 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $43,831.

High-wage employment in Allegan County, Michigan are present in management of companies and enterprises ($69,961), software publishers ($69,605), highway, street, and bridge construction ($61,964) and specialized design services ($55,989) 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.

Allegan County Wages have increased by 15.6% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Allegan County, Michigan by a total of 15.6%. This is greater than the growth in average industry wages for Michigan and less 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.

Allegan County Industry Wages Lag Behind Michigan, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Allegan County, Michigan can be described as relatively high when analyzed with other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 15.6 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $40,310. The average 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.

Allegan County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Allegan County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Drycleaning and laundry services industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 78.4 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 sector has gone through in the Michigan, where the industry felt a loss of 21 percent. The losses in the Drycleaning and laundry services industry in Allegan County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 9.8 percent in terms of employees in the Drycleaning and laundry services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Drycleaning and laundry services (78.4 percent decline)
2. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (66.7 percent decline)
3. Insurance carriers (58.3 percent decline)
4. Utility system construction (55.2 percent decline)
5. Florists (54.9 percent decline)

Allegan County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Private households industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 583.3 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Allegan County has added employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in Michigan, where the industry took a gain of 13 percent. The Private households industry in Allegan County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 19.8 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Private households (583.3 percent gain)
2. Other personal services (534.1 percent gain)
3. Elementary and secondary schools (384.6 percent gain)
4. Outpatient care centers (224.5 percent gain)
5. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (116.6 percent gain)

The total number of jobs has decreased by 8.6 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than growth in the State of Michigan, which experienced a loss of -5.7 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 percent.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Allegan County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Greenhouse and nursery production industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 218 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Greenhouse and nursery production industry make up 10.1 percent of the employment lost during the period in Allegan County, Michigan.

Top 5 Industries
1. Greenhouse and nursery production (218 jobs lost)
2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (194 jobs lost)
3. Plastics product manufacturing (156 jobs lost)
4. Gasoline stations (150 jobs lost)
5. Personal care services (139 jobs lost)

Given the 82 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 42 industries reported employment loss in the period.

In Allegan County, Michigan, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 2,951 total jobs from 2001 to 2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Allegan County

The Elementary and secondary schools industry has added the most employment with 258 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Elementary and secondary schools industry makes up 11.0 percent of the total growth in Allegan County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Elementary and secondary schools (258 new jobs)
2. General freight trucking (169 new jobs)
3. Other specialty trade contractors (143 new jobs)
4. Building equipment contractors (128 new jobs)
5. Nonresidential building construction (115 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.

Allegan County One-Year Industry Employment Change

The total number of jobs has increased by 6.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is less than percent in Michigan, which experienced a loss of -1.1 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains felt were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Allegan County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Elementary and secondary schools industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 441.1 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Allegan County has grow faster than the industry has grown in the State of Michigan, where it saw a gain of 4 percent. The Elementary and secondary schools industry in Allegan County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 2.5 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Elementary and secondary schools (441.1 percent gain)
2. Nonresidential building construction (146.8 percent gain)
3. Individual and family services (92.6 percent gain)
4. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (91.2 percent gain)
5. Child day care services (89.7 percent gain)

Allegan County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Insurance carriers industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 62 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 Michigan, where the it saw a loss of 0.4 percent. The losses in the Insurance carriers industry in Allegan County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 0.1 percent in terms of employees in the Insurance carriers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Insurance carriers (62 percent decline)
2. Community care facilities for the elderly (61.1 percent decline)
3. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage (33.3 percent decline)
4. Activities related to real estate (32.1 percent decline)
5. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing (30.9 percent decline)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Allegan County

The Community care facilities for the elderly industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 89 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Community care facilities for the elderly industry make up 13.8 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Allegan County, Michigan.

Top 5 Industries
1. Community care facilities for the elderly (89 jobs lost)
2. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals (70 jobs lost)
3. Special food services (45 jobs lost)
4. Building foundation and exterior contractors (44 jobs lost)
5. Personal care services (39 jobs lost)

Of the 101 4-digit NAICS industries, 43 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 57 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

In Allegan County, Michigan, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 1,887 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Allegan County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Elementary and secondary schools industry has grown the most with 265 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Elementary and secondary schools industry makes up 14.3 percent of the total growth in Allegan County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Elementary and secondary schools (265 new jobs)
2. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing (172 new jobs)
3. Grocery stores (160 new jobs)
4. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (156 new jobs)
5. Nonresidential building construction (129 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 Allegan County, Michigan

As the median income level saw a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Allegan County, Michigan, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in household income was the Black or African American Race/Ethnicity category. This group experienced a decline of 83.9 percent since 2000. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Allegan County, experiencing a 64.3 percent increase in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Allegan County reported a relatively high median income for households of $53,601 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 2.5 percent higher than the median income in State of Michigan of $52,260 and this is 8.3 percent higher than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

The poverty rate in Allegan County, Michigan has increased by 2.4 percent from the levels reported in the Decennial Census of 2000, moving from 7.3 percent to 9.7 percent.

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Allegan County, Michigan may be understood as having a poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 7.3 percent of the individuals existing in families with incomes under the poverty level in 1999. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 20.3 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 75 years and over have the most percent of people living in poverty in Allegan County, accounting 9.9 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.

Hispanic households in Allegan County, Michigan reported a median household income of $42,087, this median household income is 21.5 percent less than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $52,813. This income level is 1.5 percent less than the all households reported median in the area. In Allegan County, Michigan White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $54,226 according to the 2000 Dencennial Census, which was 1.2 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 23.9 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $40,778. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Allegan County reported an income level of $43,040, which was 19.7 percent less than the median level for total households in the area.

The household income has declined from the inflation-adjusted 2000 income levels. The income level has decreased to $46,672, which amounts to a 12.9 percent decline. Allegan County, Michigan, in terms of percentage of decline, ranks 9 of 28 counties in percent of decline for median household income in the State of Michigan. Allegan County ranks 99 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing the decline in median income level for the United States.

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

Higher Education in Allegan County, Michigan

In Allegan County, Michigan according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 16.2 percent of the White Alone, 7.8 percent of Black or African American, 32 percent of the Asian alone and 6.2 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Allegan County, Michigan has a moderately-educated 2000 population, with 15.8 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Allegan is reported having a lower percent of the population with at least a Bachelors than the State of Michigan's proportion of 21.8 percent and a lower percent than United States proportion of 24.4 percent.

Between 2000 and 2005, the percent of the male population that can be understood as highly educated has increased by 4.2 percent. As reported in 2005, 20.2 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 3.2 percent. By 2005, a total of 18.8 percent of the female population had achieved this level of education.

Since 2000, Allegan 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 19.6 percent in 2005. The American Community Survey reports that the proportion of the 2005 population that is highly educated is less than the 2005 State of Michigan percent of 24.6 and less than the US percent of 27.2.

Reported by the 2000 Census in Allegan County, Michigan, the largest educational attainment category for men is the High School Diploma category, with 39 percent achieving this level. The female population in Allegan have on average achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 16.2 percent (Men) versus 15.6 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women in this areas is High School Diploma category, with 39.2 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

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

Demographic Profile for Allegan County, Michigan

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Allegan County, Michigan to be 36.2 years old. The median age in Allegan is less than the median in Michigan of 36.9. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in this median, when at that time it was 35.3 years of age. With 26.1 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Allegan can be described as having a medium-high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 62.7 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 11.2 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.

Since the year 2000, a medium-high number of individuals have migrated to Allegan from outside the country. The immigration into Allegan totals 0.6 percent of the total migration into the State of Michigan. This percent of immigration can be considered medium-high when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

Allegan County, Michigan has a population that is made of 90.4 percent White, 1.4 percent African American, 0.7 percent Asian, and 6.3 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a modest level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 8.4 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of Michigan percent of 20.2. Since 2000, Allegan has increased the level of diversity when 7.6 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

Allegan County, Michigan had a population that was estimated at 113,174 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, from the population in the year 2000 of 106,128. This growth represents an increase of 6.6 percent. Allegan ranks 8 of 83 counties by growth in total population in Michigan and the county ranks 411 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

In terms of total land area, Allegan covers a total land area of 827 square miles. The land areas has a medium-low average area density of 137 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Cherokee, SC (137 per sq. mile ), Clark, KY (137 per sq. mile ), St. Francois, MO (137 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Taylor, TX (137 per sq. mile ), Alexander, NC (136 per sq. mile ), Union, PA (136 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Allegan County, Michigan

The State of Michigan, Allegan County ranks 10 of 83 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 547 of 3,141, when comparing thee change in housing structures in counties throughout the nation.

Allegan County may be be described as having a medium percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 2.8 percent owner-occupied dwelling are valued over a half a million dollars.

There is a fair amount of housing that is affordable in Allegan County, Michigan. In 2005, 36.7 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

In Allegan County, the real estate market was made up of 47,349 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen growth in housing units, adding a total of 3,062 homes since 2001, or 6.9 percent.

The residential real estate values in Allegan County, Michigan have seen large increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $30,300, or 26.2 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $115,500.

Allegan County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $145,800, published by the American Community Survey. This is less than the overall State of Michigan 2005 home value of $149,300 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Allegan County, Michigan -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Allegan County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services sectors, in terms of total employment, are the largest. Manufacturing provides the most jobs and contributes 41.7 percent of total employment in the county, making up 12,118 individuals. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services sectors account for 11.5 and 9.2 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

In Allegan County, Manufacturing, Construction and Other services, except public administration are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Manufacturing industry has an LQ of 3.25. The percent of employment in the Manufacturing sector is 3.25 times greater than the US average, showing signs that Allegan specializes in Manufacturing.

Allegan County ranks 22 of 84 total Counties compared to other Counties in State of Michigan in terms the size of total employment in 2005. This ranking has moved up since the year 2001, when it was ranked 21 of 84 Counties.

The Manufacturing industry has decreased the most in industries presence in Allegan County since 2001, going from making up 48.1 percent of total employment for the year 2001 to 41.7 percent in the year 2005.

Professional and technical services is the industry that has seen the largest increase in jobs from the year 2001 to the present in Allegan County, moving a total of 83.1 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 2.6 percent. The State of Michigan encountered a change in industry employment of -7.8 percent, in the period of time since 2001.

Manufacturing has the largest employers in Allegan County, averaging 61 workers per each place of employment, being greater than the industry's average at the national level of 39 and greater than the State of Michigan average establishment size of 43 for the Manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in Allegan County. The sector faced a loss of 3,974 employees during the period, or 24.7 percent of industry's employment. The industry declines made up 60.2 percent of the total jobs loss in the County.



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