In Frontier County, jobs in the cattle ranching and farming pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the cattle ranching and farming industry had the highest average wages in Frontier County for 2006. The average industry job in Frontier County was paid an annual wage of $29,821 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry wage in Nebraska of $25,896 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $25,264.

Top-pay jobs in Frontier County, Nebraska can be found in automotive repair and maintenance ($23,096), oilseed and grain farming (.), vegetable and melon farming (.) and fruit and tree nut farming (.) industries. Note: Clicking the Above Graphic Displays the Detailed 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.

Frontier County Wages have increased by 19.4% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Frontier County, Nebraska by a total of 19.4%. This is less than the growth in wages for the State of Nebraska and greater 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.

Frontier County Industry Wages Lag Behind Nebraska, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Frontier County, Nebraska can be understood as being medium-low when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 30 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $32,465. The overall industry wage was less than the overall average in the United States 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.

Frontier County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Frontier County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Oilseed and grain farming industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 21.1 percent from 2001 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Frontier County has grow slower than the industry has grown in the State of Nebraska, where the industry felt a gain of 32.2 percent. The Oilseed and grain farming industry in Frontier County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 5.6 percent in this industry.

Top 2 Industries
1. Oilseed and grain farming (21.1 percent gain)
2. Depository credit intermediation (7.4 percent gain)

Frontier County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 45.5 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 Nebraska, where the industry reported a loss of 26.5 percent. The losses in the Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry in Frontier County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States lost 9.7 percent in terms of employees in the Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry.

Top 2 Industries
1. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (45.5 percent decline)
2. Gasoline stations (3.9 percent decline)

The total number of jobs has increased by 14 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in the State of Nebraska, experiencing a gain of 1.0 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Frontier County

The Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 12 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Drinking places, alcoholic beverages industry make up 89.7 percent of the employment lost during the period in Frontier County, Nebraska.

Top 2 Industries
1. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (12 jobs lost)
2. Depository credit intermediation (6 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Frontier County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Oilseed and grain farming industry has grown the most with 4 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Oilseed and grain farming industry makes up 66.7 percent of the total number of new jobs in Frontier County.

Top 2 Industries
1. Oilseed and grain farming (4 new jobs)
2. Depository credit intermediation (2 new jobs)

In Frontier County, Nebraska, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 64 jobs between mid-2001 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.

Frontier County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Frontier County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Utility system construction industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 111.4 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Frontier County has added employment faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Nebraska, where it saw a loss of 0.7 percent. The Utility system construction industry in Frontier County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 7.4 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Utility system construction (111.4 percent gain)
2. Residential building construction (55.0 percent gain)
3. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores (18.0 percent gain)
4. Grocery stores (10.4 percent gain)
5. Offices of physicians (7.1 percent gain)

The total number of jobs has increased by 3.2 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in Nebraska, which saw a gain of 0.9 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.0 percent.

Frontier County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Cattle ranching and farming industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 7.4 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 sector has felt in the State of Nebraska, where the it saw a loss of 0.1 percent. The losses in the Cattle ranching and farming industry in Frontier County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 2.4 percent in terms of employment in the Cattle ranching and farming industry.

Top 1 Industries
1. Cattle ranching and farming (7.4 percent decline)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Frontier County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Cattle ranching and farming industry has grown the most with 1 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Cattle ranching and farming industry makes up -3.5 percent of the total number of new jobs in Frontier County.

Top 1 Industries
1. Grocery stores (13 new jobs)

In Frontier County, Nebraska, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 16 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 Frontier County, Nebraska

Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 28.1 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $27,788. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Frontier County reported a median household income of $39,488, which was 2.2 percent greater than the median income level in this area. Hispanic headed households in Frontier County, Nebraska , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $24,863, this median household income is 35.7 percent less than the areas median income level for all households. In Frontier County, Nebraska White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $38,968 according to the 2000 Dencennial Census, which was 0.8 percent greater than the median income in 2000.

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Frontier County, Nebraska may be understood as having a medium-low rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 12.2 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Asian race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 25 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 18 to 64 years are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Frontier County, having 14.1 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Frontier County had a medium-low household income of $38,654 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 18.8 percent lower than the median in State of Nebraska of $45,923 and this is 27.1 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.







Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census.

Higher Education in Frontier County, Nebraska

Frontier County, Nebraska may to understood as having a moderately-educated 2000 population, with 18 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Frontier is reported having a lower percent of highly educated individuals than the State of Nebraska's proportion of 23.8 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Frontier County, Nebraska, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 36 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Frontier have achieved a greater level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 17 percent (Men) versus 19 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 38 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

In Frontier County, Nebraska according the 2000 Decennial Census, 18 percent of the White Alone, 66.6 percent of Black or African American, 0 percent of the Asian alone and 21 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.





Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census.

Demographic Profile for Frontier County, Nebraska

Frontier County, Nebraska had a population of 2,795 in 2005. The estimated population has decreased sharply, since its 2000 population of 3,089. The decline denotes a decrease of -9.5 percent. Frontier ranks 72 of 93 counties when analyzing total population change in Nebraska and the county ranks 2,501 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

Frontier County, Nebraska has a population that is made up of 97.8 percent White, 0.1 percent African American, 0.3 percent Asian, and 1.3 percent Hispanic. The population mix can be considered to have a very modest amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 1.7 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Nebraska percent of 12.7. Since 2000, Frontier has increased in diversity when 1.3 percent of the people were minorities.

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Frontier County, Nebraska to be 43.4 years old. The median age in Frontier is greater than the median age for the State of Nebraska of 36.2. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median, when the median age was 38.6 years old. With 20.7 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Frontier can be described as being made up of a medium-low percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-low presence of the population, with 60 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 19.2 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-high percent of the population base.

When measuring the total land area, Frontier encompasses a total area of 975 square miles. The county has a very low population density of 3 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Bennett, SD (3 per sq. mile ), Graham, KS (3 per sq. mile ), Hamilton, NY (3 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Powell, MT (3 per sq. mile ), Converse, WY (3 per sq. mile ), Custer, MT (3 per sq. mile ).

Since 2000, a low amount of people have migrated to Frontier from another country. The international migration into Frontier accounts for 0 percent of the total international migration into the State of Nebraska. This percent of international migration is low when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

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

Housing Report for Frontier County, Nebraska

In the State of Nebraska, Frontier County is positioned 58 of 93 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 2,566 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

There seems to be a abundant amount of affordable housing in Frontier County, Nebraska. In 2000, 95.5 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

Frontier County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2000 of $54,800, published by the Decennial Census. This home value is less than the overall State of Nebraska 2000 home value of $88,000 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $119,600 across the nation during that year.

In Frontier County, the census reported 1,572 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding all together 17 residential structures since 2001, a change of 1.1 percent.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Frontier County, Nebraska -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Health care and social assistance is the industry with the largest establishments in Frontier County, with the industry averaging 13 employees per business. This is less than the industry's national average of 21 and less than the Nebraska establishments size average of 23 for the Health care and social assistance industry.

In Frontier County, Retail Trade, Health care and social assistance, and the Finance and insurance sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Retail Trade provides the most jobs and contributes 20.9 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 104 individuals. The Health care and social assistance and Finance and insurance sectors account for 15.9 and 9.4 percent of total employment, respectively.

In Frontier County, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance and Retail Trade industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry has a US LQ in the county of 4.77. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is 4.77 times greater than the US average, showing signs that Frontier County may specialize, or be an exporter of Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.

Health care and social assistance saw the biggest increase in jobs since the year 2001 in Frontier County, with an industry growth of 19.7 percent. This is greater than the national employment change in the industry of 10.6 percent. The State of Nebraska had changed in sector employment of 11.2 percent, since the year 2001.









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