In Wyoming County, jobs in the building foundation and exterior contractors pay the highest wages

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People with jobs in the building foundation and exterior contractors industry paid the average highest wages in Wyoming County for 2006. The average industry job in Wyoming County received a wage of $57,184 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry wage in New York of $45,532 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $35,328.

Top-pay jobs in Wyoming County, New York may be found in computer systems design and related services ($46,519), offices of physicians ($42,512), vegetable and melon farming ($41,675) and death care services ($41,408) 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.

Wyoming County Wages have increased by 18.1% Since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in Wyoming County, New York by a total of 18.1%. This is greater than the growth in wages for the State of New York and greater than the growth in industry wages across 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.

Wyoming County Industry Wages Lag Behind New York, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Wyoming County, New York can be understood as being relatively low when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 45.9 percent lower than the with an state average of $50,107. The average pay was less than the industry average in the US 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.

Wyoming County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Out of the 47 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 20 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 27 industries reported a drop in employment.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Wyoming County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores industry has added the most employment with 155 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores industry makes up 26.6 percent of the total employment growth in Wyoming County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (155 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (53 new jobs)
3. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (36 new jobs)
4. Residential building construction (36 new jobs)
5. Religious organizations (34 new jobs)

In Wyoming County, New York, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 817 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Wyoming County

The Cattle ranching and farming industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 68 jobs. The declines in the Cattle ranching and farming industry make up 16.7 percent of the employment lost during the period in Wyoming County, New York.

Top 5 Industries
1. Cattle ranching and farming (68 jobs lost)
2. Gasoline stations (53 jobs lost)
3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (50 jobs lost)
4. Nonresidential building construction (44 jobs lost)
5. Other professional and technical services (33 jobs lost)

Wyoming County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Commercial machinery repair and maintenance industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 838.5 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Wyoming County has added employment faster than the industry has grown in the State of New York, where it saw a loss of 10.6 percent. The Commercial machinery repair and maintenance industry in Wyoming County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 9.6 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (838.5 percent gain)
2. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (421.8 percent gain)
3. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (87.8 percent gain)
4. Building finishing contractors (83.6 percent gain)
5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers (69.1 percent gain)

Employment for all industries has increased by 8.6 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are less than growth in New York, which experienced a loss of -1.0 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 percent.

Wyoming County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 52.1 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of New York, where the industry reported a loss of 3.1 percent. The losses in the Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related industry in Wyoming County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 10.9 percent in terms of employment in the Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (52.1 percent decline)
2. Nonresidential building construction (41.9 percent decline)
3. Other professional and technical services (38.5 percent decline)
4. Legal services (35.5 percent decline)
5. Specialized freight trucking (35.3 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 Wyoming County, New York

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Wyoming County was reported to have a relatively high household income of $46,677 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 8.8 percent lower than the median income in State of New York of $50,770 and the median household income is 5.3 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 17.2 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $38,635. The American Indian and Alaska Native headed households in Wyoming County reported an income level of $43,875, this median was 6 percent less than the median for all households. The Asian householders in the area have reported their median household incomes at $51,188. This median is 9.7 percent greater than the reported median household income for all households in the area. In Wyoming County, New York White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $46,800 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 0.3 percent greater than the median income in 2000. Hispanic households in Wyoming County, New York reported a median household income of $29,117, this median household income is 37.6 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Wyoming County, New York can be considered to have a rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 8.4 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 35.7 percent of the population in 2000 living in poverty. Individuals aged 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Wyoming County, accounting 14.6 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.







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

Higher Education in Wyoming County, New York

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Wyoming County, New York, many men in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 37.4 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Wyoming have attainment on average a greater level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 9.6 percent (Men) versus 13.8 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 40.8 percent of the female population achieving this education level.

In Wyoming County, New York as reported in the 2000 Census, 12.4 percent of the White Alone, 0.2 percent of Black or African American, 43.8 percent of the Asian alone and 2 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Wyoming County, New York is made up of a moderately-educated working age population, with 11.4 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Wyoming counted a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of New York's proportion of 27.4 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 24.4 percent.





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

Demographic Profile for Wyoming County, New York

Wyoming County, New York had an estimated population of 42,693 for the year 2005. The total population has decreased, since the 2000 total population of 43,396. The decline denotes a decrease of -1.6 percent. Wyoming ranks 50 of 62 counties in terms of population growth in New York and the county ranks 2,867 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

Since 2000, a low number of individual migrated to the Wyoming from outside the country. The immigration into Wyoming accounts for 0 percent of the total migration into the State of New York. This percent of immigration can be considered low when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Wyoming County, New York to be 38.7 years old. The median age in Wyoming is greater than the median age in New York of 37.5. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median age, when it was 36.8 years old. With 20.9 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Wyoming can be described as being made up of a medium-low proportion of youths. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a relatively high presence of the population, with 66.5 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 12.6 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a medium-low proportion of the population.

By measuring total land area, Wyoming encompasses a total area of 593 square miles. The land areas has a medium-low density of 72 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Simpson, KY (72 per sq. mile ), Letcher, KY (72 per sq. mile ), Coryell, TX (72 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Tuscola, MI (72 per sq. mile ), Creek, OK (72 per sq. mile ), Augusta, VA (72 per sq. mile ).

Wyoming County, New York has a population that is comprised of 90.5 percent White, 5.4 percent African American, 0.4 percent Asian, and 3.1 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a modest level of diversity, with 8.9 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of New York percent of 37.7. Since 2000, Wyoming has increased the percent of minority population when 8.8 percent of the population were minorities.

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

Housing Report for Wyoming County, New York

Wyoming County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2000 of $74,000, accounted by the Decennial Census. This is less than the State of New York 2000 home median value of $148,700 and less than median home value of $119,600 across the nation during that year.

Throughout the State of New York, Wyoming County stands 40 of 62 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 2,536 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

There seems to be a large amount of affordable housing in Wyoming County, New York. In 2000, 89.9 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

Wyoming County has a small, but present percentage of homes that are high in price. In 2000, the Decennial Census counted that 0.4 percent owner-occupied dwelling are valued over a half a million dollars.

In Wyoming County, there were a total of 17,211 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding in all 198 housing units since the year 2001, or 1.2 percent.



Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Wyoming County, New York -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Administrative and waste services is an attractive industry due to its high level of job growth since the year 2001 in Wyoming County, moving a total of 191.9 percent. This is greater than the rate of employment change across the nation of 4.5 percent. The State of New York faced a industry job change of -2.7 percent, in the course of time since 2001.

Retail Trade since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in Wyoming County. The sector dealt with a loss of 144 total jobs during the period, accounting for 8.4 percent of the employment in the industry. This made up a total of 25 percent of all employment losses in the county.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Wyoming County. The industry averages 51 employees per business. This is greater than the industry's average in the United States of 39 and greater than the State of New York establishments size average of 30 for the Manufacturing industry.

In Wyoming County, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing and Administrative and waste services are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry has an LQ of 7.66. The level of employment in the Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is 7.66 times greater than the national average, signifying that Wyoming County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.

In Wyoming County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Administrative and waste services industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Manufacturing is the largest employment industry and makes up 23.4 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 2,309 employees. The Retail Trade and Administrative and waste services industries make up 16 and 11.7 percent of total employment, respectively.

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