In Hidalgo County, jobs in the other general merchandise stores pay the highest wages

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Employment in the other general merchandise stores industry reported the top wages in Hidalgo County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Hidalgo County received a wage of $19,077 in 2006. The annual wage is less than the industry wage rate in New Mexico of $19,902 and less than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $20,553.

Other top-pay jobs in Hidalgo County, New Mexico exsists in gasoline stations ($16,812), child day care services ($13,717), full-service restaurants ($13,326) and traveler accommodation ($10,956) 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.

Hidalgo County Wages have increased by 38.7% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in Hidalgo County, New Mexico by a total of 38.7%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of New Mexico 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.

Hidalgo County Industry Wages Lag Behind New Mexico, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Hidalgo County, New Mexico can be described as medium-low when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 29.3 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $32,032. 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.

Hidalgo County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

In Hidalgo County, New Mexico, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 110 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Hidalgo County

The Traveler accommodation industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 56 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Traveler accommodation industry make up 100.0 percent of the total job loss in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

Top 1 Industries
1. Traveler accommodation (56 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Hidalgo County

The Other general merchandise stores industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 1 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Other general merchandise stores industry makes up 100.0 percent of the total number of new jobs in Hidalgo County.

Top 1 Industries
1. Residential building construction (77 new jobs)



Hidalgo County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other general merchandise stores industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 7.1 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Hidalgo County has expanded slower than the growth seen in the industry for New Mexico, where the industry felt a gain of 71.3 percent. The Other general merchandise stores industry in Hidalgo County lagged behind the United States, which experienced a gained 31.2 percent in this industry.

Top 1 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (7.1 percent gain)

Hidalgo County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Traveler accommodation industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 53.7 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has seen in the New Mexico, where the it saw a loss of 0.1 percent. The losses in the Traveler accommodation industry in Hidalgo County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation lost 1.9 percent in terms of employees in the Traveler accommodation industry.

Top 1 Industries
1. Traveler accommodation (53.7 percent decline)

The total number of jobs has decreased by 10.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than percent in New Mexico, experiencing a gain of 10.5 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The losses were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.





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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.

Hidalgo County One-Year Industry Employment Change

In Hidalgo County, New Mexico, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 39 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Hidalgo County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Full-service restaurants industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 5 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Full-service restaurants industry makes up 66.7 percent of the total employment growth in Hidalgo County.

Top 1 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (5 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Hidalgo County

The Gasoline stations industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 4 jobs. The declines in the Gasoline stations industry make up 108.3 percent of the employment lost during the period in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

Top 3 Industries
1. Gasoline stations (4 jobs lost)
2. Private households (13 jobs lost)
3. Residential building construction (4 jobs lost)



Hidalgo County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other general merchandise stores industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 12.5 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Hidalgo County has expanded faster than the industry job growth experienced in New Mexico, where this industry saw a gain of 5.7 percent. The Other general merchandise stores industry in Hidalgo County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 3.3 percent.

Top 3 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (12.5 percent gain)
2. Full-service restaurants (6.3 percent gain)
3. Child day care services (1.5 percent gain)

Employment for all industries has decreased by 3.9 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is greater than percent in the State of New Mexico, experiencing a gain of 4.5 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The losses felt were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Hidalgo County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Gasoline stations industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 11.8 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has seen in the New Mexico, where the industry reported a loss of 1.2 percent. The losses in the Gasoline stations industry in Hidalgo County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 0.3 percent in terms of employees in the Gasoline stations industry.

Top 1 Industries
1. Gasoline stations (11.8 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 Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Compared to counties across the United States, Hidalgo County was reported to have a relatively low median household income of $29,038 (2005 Dollars). This median is 37.5 percent lower than the median in New Mexico of $39,936 and the median is 69.2 percent lower than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

Hispanic headed households in Hidalgo County, New Mexico , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $23,615, this income level is 18.7 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Hidalgo County reported a median household income of $16,088, this was 44.6 percent less than the median level for total households in the area. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $4,388. This median income level is 84.9 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area. In Hidalgo County, New Mexico White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $30,625 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 5.5 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 29.9 percent greater than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $37,733.

Contrasted against to other counties (or parishes) throughout the US, Hidalgo County, New Mexico may be understood as having a very high rate of poverty among its population, accounting a rate of 27.3 percent of the individuals existing in families with incomes under the poverty level in 1999. The Asian race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 100 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 12 to 17 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Hidalgo County, accounting 38.7 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.







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

Higher Education in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, a high proportion of the male population in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 37.2 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Hidalgo have attainment on average a greater level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 9.2 percent (Men) versus 10.6 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area have achieved the High School Diploma category, with 36.6 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

Hidalgo County, New Mexico is made up of a less-educated population, with 9.8 percent of the population (+25) having received a BA or higher, as reported the 2000 Decennial Census. Hidalgo has a lower percent of population with this high education level than the State of New Mexico's proportion of 23.4 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 24.4 percent.

In Hidalgo County, New Mexico according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 11.4 percent of the White Alone, 0 percent of Black or African American, 0 percent of the Asian alone and 2.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.





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

Demographic Profile for Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Hidalgo County, New Mexico has a population base that is comprised of 43.2 percent White, 0.3 percent African American, 0.3 percent Asian, and 55.8 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a very high level of diversity, with 56.4 percent minorities. This is greater than the State of New Mexico percent of 46.4. Since 2000, Hidalgo has decreased the level of diversity when 56.9 percent of the total population were minorities.

Since 2000, a high amount of people migrated to Hidalgo internationally. The migration from outside the US into Hidalgo makes up 0.4 percent of immigration into the State of New Mexico. This percent of international migration is high when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Hidalgo County, New Mexico to be 39.7 years of age. The median in Hidalgo is greater than the median in New Mexico of 36.2. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 35.2 years of age. With a total of 26.6 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Hidalgo can be understood as having a medium-high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a relatively low representation within the population, making up 57.5 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 15.9 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-high proportion of the area population base.

Hidalgo County, New Mexico had a population that was estimated at 5,139 in 2005. The total population has decreased sharply, since its 2000 population of 5,764. The decline represents a decrease of -10.8 percent. Hidalgo ranks 30 of 33 counties when calculating total change in population for New Mexico and the county ranks 2,839 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

In terms of total land area, Hidalgo encompasses a total area of 3446 total square miles. The area has a very low average area density of 1 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- White Pine, NV (1 per sq. mile ), Jeff Davis, TX (1 per sq. mile ), Cherry, NE (1 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Wayne, UT (1 per sq. mile ), Golden Valley, MT (1 per sq. mile ), Banner, NE (1 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Hidalgo County, New Mexico

In Hidalgo County, the census reported 3,033 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding in all 124 homes since 2001, or 4.3 percent.

Throughout the State of New Mexico, Hidalgo County is positioned 10 of 33 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 997 of 3,141, in terms of residential real estate percentage change change in the United States.

Hidalgo County recorded a median home value in 2000 of $53,900, according to the Decennial Census. This is less than the overall New Mexico 2000 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $108,100 and less than home value of $119,600 across the United States during the same year.

There seems to be a abundant amount of affordable housing in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. In 2000, 96.7 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Hidalgo County, New Mexico -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Hidalgo County, Accommodation and food services, Retail Trade, and the Transportation and Warehousing industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Accommodation and food services is the largest employment industry and makes up 16.6 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 194 individuals. The Retail Trade and Transportation and Warehousing sectors account for 14.4 and 1.5 percent of all employment.

In Hidalgo County, Accommodation and food services, Retail Trade and Transportation and Warehousing industries, in terms of United States location quotient, are the most dominant in the region. The Accommodation and food services sector in the county has a location quotient of 1.69. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Accommodation and food services sector is 1.69 times greater than the national average, signifying that Hidalgo specializes in Accommodation and food services.

The Health care and social assistance has seen the largest decrease in industry presence in Hidalgo County since 2001, going from making up 9.6 percent of total employment for the year 2001 to 0 percent in 2005.

Accommodation and food services has the largest employers in Hidalgo County. In the County, the industry averages 14 jobs per establishment, which is less than the industry's average at the national level of 19 and less than the New Mexico average of 21 for the Accommodation and food services industry.









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