In Merrimack County, jobs in the internet publishing and broadcasting pay the highest wages

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Employment in the internet publishing and broadcasting industry reported the top wages in Merrimack County for 2006. The average industry job in Merrimack County earned an annual wage of $83,313 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the average industry wage in the State of New Hampshire of $48,270 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $75,829.

Other top-pay jobs in Merrimack County, New Hampshire are present in software publishers ($81,992), computer systems design and related services ($74,414), accounting and bookkeeping services ($73,818) and offices of physicians ($72,140) 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.

Merrimack County Wages have increased by 17.3% Since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in Merrimack County, New Hampshire by a total of 17.3%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for New Hampshire 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.

Merrimack County Industry Wages Lag Behind New Hampshire, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Merrimack County, New Hampshire can be described as medium-high when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 8.8 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $40,106. 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.

Merrimack County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Merrimack County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 536 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers industry makes up 8.6 percent of the total employment growth in Merrimack County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (536 new jobs)
2. Individual and family services (503 new jobs)
3. Nursing care facilities (485 new jobs)
4. Other general merchandise stores (358 new jobs)
5. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (240 new jobs)

In Merrimack County, New Hampshire, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 1,153 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Of the 139 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 56 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 83 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Merrimack County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Grocery stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 316 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Grocery stores industry make up 7.9 percent of the total job loss in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery stores (316 jobs lost)
2. Printing and related support activities (298 jobs lost)
3. Architectural and engineering services (264 jobs lost)
4. Vocational rehabilitation services (229 jobs lost)
5. Lessors of real estate (209 jobs lost)

Total employment has increased by 2 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than percent in New Hampshire, which went through a gain of 1.4 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The gains in the area were less than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Merrimack County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Automotive equipment rental and leasing industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 250.0 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Merrimack County has grow faster than the industry job growth experienced in New Hampshire, where this industry saw a loss of 7.4 percent. The Automotive equipment rental and leasing industry in Merrimack County outpaced the national average, which felt a lost 5.7 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Automotive equipment rental and leasing (250.0 percent gain)
2. Medical and diagnostic laboratories (240.5 percent gain)
3. Remediation and other waste services (174.5 percent gain)
4. Wired telecommunications carriers (167.5 percent gain)
5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (149.0 percent gain)

Merrimack County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 87.6 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 New Hampshire, where the industry reported a loss of 21.4 percent. The losses in the Unclassified industry in Merrimack County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 1.7 in percent of jobs in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (87.6 percent decline)
2. Software publishers (83.4 percent decline)
3. Vocational rehabilitation services (62.5 percent decline)
4. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (55.9 percent decline)
5. Shoe stores (53.4 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.

Merrimack County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Merrimack County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers industry has grown the most with 193 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers industry makes up 9.4 percent of the total employment growth in Merrimack County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (193 new jobs)
2. Individual and family services (166 new jobs)
3. Insurance carriers (158 new jobs)
4. Business support services (110 new jobs)
5. Other general merchandise stores (78 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Merrimack County

Given the industries in the area, the Printing and related support activities industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 141 jobs. The declines in the Printing and related support activities industry make up 11.1 percent of the total job loss in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Top 5 Industries
1. Printing and related support activities (141 jobs lost)
2. Department stores (114 jobs lost)
3. Automobile dealers (93 jobs lost)
4. Sawmills and wood preservation (61 jobs lost)
5. Gasoline stations (60 jobs lost)

Out of the 142 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 59 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 83 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Merrimack County, New Hampshire, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 846 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total industry employment has increased by 1.5 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are greater than growth in the State of New Hampshire, which experienced a gain of 1.0 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains were less than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.0 percent.

Merrimack County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Business support services industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 121.9 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Merrimack County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for New Hampshire, where the industry felt a gain of 16.5 percent. The Business support services industry in Merrimack County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 2 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (121.9 percent gain)
2. Remediation and other waste services (105.9 percent gain)
3. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (79.7 percent gain)
4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing (56.3 percent gain)
5. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (47.7 percent gain)

Merrimack County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 56.8 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of New Hampshire, where the it saw a gain of 21.5 percent. The losses in the Unclassified industry in Merrimack County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 12.1 in percent of workers in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (56.8 percent decline)
2. Specialized design services (44.7 percent decline)
3. Software publishers (31.8 percent decline)
4. Medical and diagnostic laboratories (29.6 percent decline)
5. Technical and trade schools (29.3 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.

Income and Poverty in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Merrimack County, New Hampshire may be understood as having a poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 5.9 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Black or African American race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 21 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 5 years are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Merrimack County, having 9.9 percent of this age group in the area living in poverty.

Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 30.4 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $39,488. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $51,501. This income level is 9.3 percent less than the all households reported median in the area. In Merrimack County, New Hampshire White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $57,250 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 0.8 percent greater than the median household income in 2000. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Merrimack County had a median household income level of $41,438, this level was 27 percent less than the median income level in this area. Hispanic in Merrimack County, New Hampshire reported a median household income of $53,381, which is 6 percent less than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households.

The median household income in the area has declined from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $53,432, which amounts to a 5.9 percent decline. Merrimack County, New Hampshire, in terms of percent of decline, ranks 1 of 4 counties in percent of decline for income levels in the State of New Hampshire. Merrimack County ranks 419 of 668 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the decline in median income level for the United States.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Merrimack County had a relatively high median household income of $56,771 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 1.9 percent lower than the median in New Hampshire of $57,876 and this is 13.5 percent higher than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

The poverty rate in Merrimack County, New Hampshire has increased by 0.9 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 5.9 percent to 6.8 percent.

As the median household income witnessed a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in household income was the Asian category. This category saw a decline of 28 percent since 2000. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Merrimack County, seeing a 78 percent increase in household income level, since the year 2005.

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

Higher Education in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Since the year 2000, Merrimack has increased in the percent of the total population (+25) with a BA or Higher. The portion of this population has grown by 5.2 percent to a total of 34.4 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 New Hampshire percent of 31.8 and greater than the United States percent of 27.2.

Reported by the 2000 Census in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, a high proportion of the male population in the area have reached the Bachelors Degree or Higher category, with 29.8 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Merrimack have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 29.8 percent (Men) versus 28.4 percent (Women). The most common level of education for women in the area is Some College or Associates Degree category, with 31.6 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 6.4 percent. In the year 2005, 36.4 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 4.4 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 32.8 percent of the female population having received at least a Bachelors Degree.

Merrimack County, New Hampshire may to understood as having a highly-educated population of the working age, with 29.2 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Merrimack is reported having a higher percent of population with this high education level than the State of New Hampshire's proportion of 28.6 percent and a higher percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

In Merrimack County, New Hampshire as reported in the Census of the year 2000, 29 percent of the White Alone, 26.4 percent of Black or African American, 58.2 percent of the Asian alone and 28.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

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

Demographic Profile for Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Merrimack County, New Hampshire has a population that is made of 95.7 percent White, 0.6 percent African American, 1.2 percent Asian, and 1.3 percent Hispanic. This area can be considered to have a very modest amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 3.1 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of New Hampshire percent of 4.8. Since 2000, Merrimack has increased the level of diversity when 2.4 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

Since the year 2000, a medium-high amount of people migrated to Merrimack from another country. The international migration into Merrimack accounts for 7.5 percent of the total migration into the State of New Hampshire. This percent of international migration is medium-high when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

Merrimack County, New Hampshire had a population of 146,881 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, from the population in the year 2000 of 136,716. This growth signifies an increase of 7.4 percent. Merrimack ranks 3 of 10 counties when analyzing total population change in New Hampshire and the county ranks 318 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Merrimack County, New Hampshire to be 39.3 years of age. The median age in Merrimack is less than the median age in New Hampshire of 39.5. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in this median, when at that time it was 37.8 years of age. With a total of 22.6 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Merrimack can be described as having a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a relatively high presence of the 2005 population base, with 65 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 12.4 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

When calculating the total land area, Merrimack encompasses a total area of 934 square miles. This area has a medium-low density of 157 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Putnam, WV (157 per sq. mile ), Flagler, FL (158 per sq. mile ), Leavenworth, KS (158 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Boyle, KY (156 per sq. mile ), Wayne, NY (155 per sq. mile ), Hardin, KY (154 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Merrimack County, New Hampshire

In Merrimack County, the real estate market was made up of 60,571 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen growth in housing units, adding all together 3,520 homes since 2001, or 6.2 percent.

The residential home values in Merrimack County, New Hampshire have increased sharply from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $113,800, or 96.5 percent, from their 2000 value of $117,900.

Throughout the State of New Hampshire, Merrimack County is positioned 3 of 10 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 658 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

Merrimack County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $231,700, according to the American Community Survey. This median is less than the overall State of New Hampshire 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $240,100 and greater than median home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

There is a limited amount of affordable housing in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 2005, 14.9 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

Merrimack County is made up of a relatively high percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey reported that 5 percent of the houses are valued over a half a million dollars.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Merrimack County, New Hampshire -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Manufacturing since the year 2001 lost the most jobs in Merrimack County. The industry lost a total of 1,225 jobs, or 14.5 percent of industry's employment. The industry declines made up 50.6 percent of all county employment losses since 2001.

In Merrimack County, Health care and social assistance, Retail Trade, and the Manufacturing sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Health care and social assistance produces the largest number of jobs in the area accounting for 17.7 percent of the total county employment. This totals 10,081 employees. The Retail Trade and Manufacturing industries total 17.1 and 12.7 percent of total employment, respectively.

Wholesale trade is an attractive industry due to its high level of job growth since the year 2001 in Merrimack County, with a job growth of 20.7 percent. This is greater than the industry job change at the national level of 0.4 percent. The State of New Hampshire experienced a sector employment shift of 3 percent, since the year 2001.

In Merrimack County, Educational services, Arts, entertainment, and recreation and Utilities are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Educational services sector has a United State LQ of 1.79. The level of employment in the Educational services industry is 1.79 times greater than the US average, showing signs that Merrimack may be an exporter of products or services of Educational services.

Utilities is the industry with the largest establishments in Merrimack County, averaging 37 jobs per establishment, which is greater than the industry's national average of 34 and greater than the New Hampshire typical size of 27 for the Utilities industry.







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