In Lapeer County, jobs in the insurance carriers pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the insurance carriers industry wages were the highest in Lapeer County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Lapeer County was paid an annual wage of $65,556 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry wage in Michigan of $57,477 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $63,385.

High-wage employment in Lapeer County, Michigan may be found in management of companies and enterprises ($54,214), other fabricated metal product manufacturing ($53,740), electrical equipment manufacturing ($46,612) and computer systems design and related services ($45,890) industries. Note: Click the above Graphic 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.

Lapeer County Wages have increased by 7.0% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Lapeer County, Michigan by a total of 7.0%. This is less than the growth in wages for the State of Michigan and less than the growth in average wages for 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.

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

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The overall industry wages in Lapeer County, Michigan when analyzed can be understood as being medium-low when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 30.8 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $40,310. The overall industry wage was less than the US average pay 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.

Lapeer County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Lapeer County

Given the industries in the area, the Grocery stores industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 228 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Grocery stores industry make up 17.9 percent of the total employment decline in Lapeer County, Michigan.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery stores (228 jobs lost)
2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (189 jobs lost)
3. Residential building construction (86 jobs lost)
4. Automobile dealers (82 jobs lost)
5. Building equipment contractors (78 jobs lost)

Of the 74 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 33 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 39 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Lapeer County, Michigan, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 500 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Lapeer County

The Machine shops and threaded product mfg. industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 182 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Machine shops and threaded product mfg. industry makes up 11.6 percent of the total number of new jobs in Lapeer County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. (182 new jobs)
2. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (171 new jobs)
3. Building material and supplies dealers (145 new jobs)
4. Insurance carriers (130 new jobs)
5. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals (114 new jobs)

Total industry employment has decreased by 2.8 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2001. This change is less than percent in the State of Michigan, which went through a loss of -5.7 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The losses were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Lapeer County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Insurance carriers industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 884.1 percent from 2001 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Lapeer County has expanded faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Michigan, where the industry felt a loss of 6.7 percent. The Insurance carriers industry in Lapeer County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US lost 3.3 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Insurance carriers (884.1 percent gain)
2. Greenhouse and nursery production (153.9 percent gain)
3. Offices of real estate agents and brokers (152.1 percent gain)
4. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (81.7 percent gain)
5. Other miscellaneous manufacturing (77.3 percent gain)

Lapeer County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Private households industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 56.3 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 felt in the State of Michigan, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 13 percent. The losses in the Private households industry in Lapeer County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 19.8 percent in terms of employment in the Private households industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Private households (56.3 percent decline)
2. Utility system construction (53.7 percent decline)
3. Grocery stores (46.5 percent decline)
4. Residential building construction (42.4 percent decline)
5. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (40.4 percent decline)





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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.

Lapeer County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Lapeer County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Management and technical consulting services industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 103.4 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Lapeer County has grow faster than the industry job growth experienced in Michigan, where the industry took a loss of 8.3 percent. The Management and technical consulting services industry in Lapeer County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 9.5 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management and technical consulting services (103.4 percent gain)
2. Support activities for animal production (66.7 percent gain)
3. Lessors of real estate (58.5 percent gain)
4. Specialized freight trucking (52.4 percent gain)
5. Child day care services (46.6 percent gain)

Employment for all industries has increased by 1.1 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is less than growth in Michigan, which went through a loss of -1.1 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains felt were less than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Lapeer County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Residential building construction industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 37.7 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 experienced in the State of Michigan, where the industry sector experienced a loss of 11.9 percent. The losses in the Residential building construction industry in Lapeer County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 5.5 percent in terms of employment in the Residential building construction industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Residential building construction (37.7 percent decline)
2. RV parks and recreational camps (36.9 percent decline)
3. Consumer goods rental (36.8 percent decline)
4. Beer, wine, and liquor stores (27.6 percent decline)
5. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (26.8 percent decline)

In Lapeer County, Michigan, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 178 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Lapeer County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Limited-service eating places industry has grown the most with 109 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 14.2 percent of the total growth in Lapeer County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (109 new jobs)
2. Employment services (84 new jobs)
3. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals (80 new jobs)
4. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (63 new jobs)
5. Plastics product manufacturing (56 new jobs)

Out of the 83 4-digit NAICS industries, 42 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 40 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Lapeer County

Given the industries in the area, the Residential building construction industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 71 jobs. The declines in the Residential building construction industry make up 13.4 percent of the total employment decline in Lapeer County, Michigan.

Top 5 Industries
1. Residential building construction (71 jobs lost)
2. Gasoline stations (50 jobs lost)
3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (49 jobs lost)
4. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (31 jobs lost)
5. Other amusement and recreation industries (26 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.

Income and Poverty in Lapeer County, Michigan

While the median household income saw a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Lapeer County, Michigan, the Race/Ethnicity category that saw the sharpest decline in median income was the Black or African American category. This group felt a decline of 1105907.7 percent from 2000 to 2005. The White Race/Ethnicity group has been least impacted by the median income decline in Lapeer County, seeing a 14 percent decline in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $100,070. This median is 65.4 percent greater than the reported median household income, in the area, for all households. The American Indian and Alaska Native households in Lapeer County had a median income of $47,970, which was 20.7 percent less than the areas median level for all households. Hispanic in Lapeer County, Michigan , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $51,919, this median is 14.2 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area. In Lapeer County, Michigan White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $60,581 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 0.1 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 0.4 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $60,288.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Lapeer County accounted a relatively high median income for households of $60,509 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 13.6 percent higher than the median in Michigan of $52,260 and the median household income is 18.8 percent higher than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

The rate of poverty in Lapeer County, Michigan has increased by 1.2 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 5.4 percent to 6.6 percent.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Lapeer County, Michigan can be understood to have a very low rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 5.4 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The Black or African American race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 31.3 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 75 years and over are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Lapeer County, accounting 8.4 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.

The median household income has declined from the inflation-adjusted 2000 income levels. The income level has decreased to $50,703, posting a 16.2 percent decline. Lapeer County, Michigan, when comparing total percent of decline, ranks 2 of 28 counties in percent of decline for household income in Michigan. Lapeer County ranks 32 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing total percent of decline in median household income in the United States.

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

Higher Education in Lapeer County, Michigan

In Lapeer County, Michigan according the 2000 Decennial Census, 12.8 percent of the White Alone, 2.8 percent of Black or African American, 42.8 percent of the Asian alone and 6.4 percent of the Hispanic or Latino (+25) population has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

Since the year 2000, Lapeer has increased in the percent of the total population (+25) with a BA or Higher. The portion of this population has grown by 4.8 percent to a total of 17.6 percent in 2005, according to the American Community Survey. The 2005 proportion of highly educated population is less than the 2005 State of Michigan percent of 24.6 and less than the US percent of 27.2.

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Lapeer County, Michigan, the largest educational attainment category for men is the High School Diploma category, with 37.4 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Lapeer have on average achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men -- 13 percent (Men) versus 12.4 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 39.6 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has increased by 2.8 percent. As reported in 2005, 15.8 percent of the total male population, in the area, has obtained at least a Bachelors Degree. From 2000 to 2005, the percent of women with a Bachelors or Higher has increased by a total of 6.8 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 19.2 percent of the female population having received at least a Bachelors Degree.

Lapeer County, Michigan can be considered to have a moderately-educated 2000 population, with 12.8 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Lapeer was reported to have a lower percent of population with this high education level than the State of Michigan's proportion of 21.8 percent and a lower percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.

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

Demographic Profile for Lapeer County, Michigan

From 2000, a low number of individuals have migrated to Lapeer internationally. The international migration into Lapeer makes up 0.2 percent of immigration into the State of Michigan. This level of international migration can be considered low when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Lapeer County, Michigan to be 37.7 years of age. The median age in Lapeer is greater than the median age in the State of Michigan of 36.9. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median age, when it was 36.1 years of age. With 24.7 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Lapeer can be described as being made up of 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 64.8 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 10.5 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

Lapeer County, Michigan has a population that is comprised of 93.8 percent White, 1.1 percent African American, 0.4 percent Asian, and 3.6 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a modest amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 5.1 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Michigan percent of 20.2. Since 2000, Lapeer has increased the level of diversity when 4.4 percent of the people were minorities.

Lapeer County, Michigan had a population of 93,361 in 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the 2000 total population of 88,322. This growth represents an increase of 5.7 percent. Lapeer ranks 12 of 83 counties when calculating total change in population for Michigan and the county ranks 495 of 3,141 counties when analyzing total county population change across the nation.

In terms of total land area, Lapeer spans a total of 654 total square miles. The area has a medium-low density of 143 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Walker, GA (143 per sq. mile ), Guadalupe, TX (145 per sq. mile ), Lenoir, NC (145 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Jefferson, WI (142 per sq. mile ), Habersham, GA (142 per sq. mile ), Ellis, TX (142 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Lapeer County, Michigan

In Lapeer County, the real estate market was made up of 35,247 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding a total of 1,781 residential structures since 2001, a change of 5.3 percent.

Lapeer County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2005 of $179,800, according to the American Community Survey. This median is greater than the State of Michigan 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $149,300 and greater than median home value of $167,500 for the rest of the nation in that year.

The residential home values in Lapeer County, Michigan have seen large increases from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $45,200, or 33.6 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $134,600.

Lapeer County is made up of a medium percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey reported that 2.4 percent owner-occupied dwelling are valued over a half a million dollars.

Throughout the State of Michigan, Lapeer County places 20 of 83 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 779 of 3,141, when comparing thee change in housing structures in counties throughout the nation.

There is a limited amount of housing that is affordable in Lapeer County, Michigan. In 2005, 19.4 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

In Lapeer County, Manufacturing, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting and Administrative and waste services industries, in terms of United States location quotient, are the most dominant in the region. The Manufacturing sector has a United State LQ of 2.35. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Manufacturing sector is 2.35 times greater than the US average, showing signs that Lapeer may be an exporter of products or services of Manufacturing.

In Lapeer County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services industries are the largest employment industries. The Manufacturing produces the largest number of jobs in the area accounting for 30.2 percent of the total county employment. This totals 5,034 people employed. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services sectors account for 17.7 and 9.5 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in Lapeer County. The sector dealt with a loss of 437 employees during the period, or 8 percent of industry's employment. The industry declines made up 35.4 percent of the total loss in employment during the period.

Finance and insurance is the industry that has grown the most in terms of employment from 2001-2005 in Lapeer County, moving a total of 48.1 percent. This is greater than the industry job change at the national level of 4.8 percent. The State of Michigan had changed in sector employment of 4.7 percent, during the period.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Lapeer County, averaging 35 workers per each place of employment, being less than the industry's average in the United States of 39 and less than the Michigan average of 43 for the Manufacturing industry.







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