In Cleveland County, jobs in the chemical merchant wholesalers pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the chemical merchant wholesalers industry wages were the highest in Cleveland County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Cleveland County received a wage of $173,378 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is greater than the average industry wage in the State of Oklahoma of $50,874 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $61,405.

Other high-paying jobs in Cleveland County, Oklahoma are present in securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($99,808), software publishers ($80,680), electronic markets and agents and brokers ($74,447) and outpatient care centers ($71,017) 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.

Cleveland County Wages have increased by 18.3% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in Cleveland County, Oklahoma by a total of 18.3%. This is less than the growth in wages for the State of Oklahoma 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.

Cleveland County Industry Wages Lag Behind Oklahoma, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Cleveland County, Oklahoma when analyzed can be understood as being medium-high when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 19.7 percent lower than the with an state average of $32,677. The industry pay 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.

Cleveland County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

In Cleveland County, Oklahoma, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 6,594 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Out of the 121 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 48 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 73 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Cleveland County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Employment services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 696 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Employment services industry makes up 8.4 percent of the total number of new jobs in Cleveland County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (696 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (508 new jobs)
3. Business support services (465 new jobs)
4. Nursing care facilities (440 new jobs)
5. Department stores (427 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Cleveland County

Given the industries in the area, the Other support services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 450 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Other support services industry make up 24.9 percent of the total employment decline in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other support services (450 jobs lost)
2. Other general merchandise stores (144 jobs lost)
3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (122 jobs lost)
4. Other personal services (119 jobs lost)
5. Management of companies and enterprises (95 jobs lost)

Total employment has increased by 16.2 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than percent in the State of Oklahoma, experiencing a gain of 0.7 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains felt were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.6 percent.

Cleveland County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 381.8 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Cleveland County has added employment faster than the industry has grown in the State of Oklahoma, where the industry took a gain of 16.5 percent. The Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers industry in Cleveland County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation lost 7.2 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (381.8 percent gain)
2. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (327.7 percent gain)
3. Unclassified (300.0 percent gain)
4. Other financial investment activities (289.5 percent gain)
5. Advertising and related services (260.0 percent gain)

Cleveland County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other support services industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 84.8 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 gone through in the Oklahoma, where the industry felt a gain of 23 percent. The losses in the Other support services industry in Cleveland County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 4.5 in percent of jobs in the Other support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other support services (84.8 percent decline)
2. Other investment pools and funds (81 percent decline)
3. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (72.9 percent decline)
4. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (69.7 percent decline)
5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (69.3 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.

Cleveland County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Cleveland County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Software publishers industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 62.5 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 Oklahoma, where the industry felt a loss of 25.6 percent. The losses in the Software publishers industry in Cleveland County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 2.5 in percent of jobs in the Software publishers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Software publishers (62.5 percent decline)
2. Vocational rehabilitation services (49 percent decline)
3. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. (45.4 percent decline)
4. Management of companies and enterprises (37.6 percent decline)
5. Specialty food stores (36.5 percent decline)

Cleveland County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Support activities for mining industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 192.0 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Cleveland County has added employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Oklahoma, where the industry took a gain of 22.2 percent. The Support activities for mining industry in Cleveland County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 17.8 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for mining (192.0 percent gain)
2. Educational support services (138.6 percent gain)
3. Other financial investment activities (110.7 percent gain)
4. Computer systems design and related services (97.7 percent gain)
5. Unclassified (94.3 percent gain)

Total employment has increased by 1.3 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are less than growth in Oklahoma, experiencing a gain of 3.0 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains felt were less than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.0 percent.

In Cleveland County, Oklahoma, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 612 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Given the 129 4-digit NAICS industries, 58 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 69 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Cleveland County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Nursing care facilities industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 169 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Nursing care facilities industry make up 11.8 percent of the employment lost during the period in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Top 5 Industries
1. Nursing care facilities (169 jobs lost)
2. Business support services (154 jobs lost)
3. Management of companies and enterprises (133 jobs lost)
4. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. (116 jobs lost)
5. Full-service restaurants (88 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Cleveland County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Accounting and bookkeeping services industry has added the most employment with 322 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Accounting and bookkeeping services industry makes up 13.3 percent of the total employment growth in Cleveland County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Accounting and bookkeeping services (322 new jobs)
2. Employment services (193 new jobs)
3. Computer systems design and related services (158 new jobs)
4. Community care facilities for the elderly (128 new jobs)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (128 new jobs)





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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 Cleveland County, Oklahoma

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Cleveland County accounted a relatively high household income of $48,960 (2005 Dollars). This median is 20.2 percent higher than the median income in State of Oklahoma of $39,078 and this is 0.4 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

While household income level experienced a decline in the last five year in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, the Race/Ethnicity category that felt the biggest decline in median household income was the White category. This group felt a decline of 7.4 percent from 2000 to 2005. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Cleveland County, experiencing a 18.3 percent increase in median income, since the values reported in the 2000 Decennial Census.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Cleveland County, Oklahoma may be understood as having a medium-low poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 10.6 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The Black or African American race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 24.7 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged Under 5 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in Cleveland County, reporting 12.9 percent of this age cohort living in poverty.

The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Cleveland County reported a median household income of $38,443, this median was 21.5 percent less than the median level for total households in the area. In Cleveland County, Oklahoma White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $50,447 according to the 2000 Dencennial Census, which was 3 percent greater than the median in 2000. Hispanic households in Cleveland County, Oklahoma , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $44,270, this income level is 9.6 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 22.6 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $37,886. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $40,312. This median income level is 17.7 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area.

The poverty rate in Cleveland County, Oklahoma has increased by 1.3 percent from the rates reported in the Decennial Census, moving from 10.6 percent to 11.9 percent.

The median household income has declined from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $44,955, which represents a 8.2 percent decline. Cleveland County, Oklahoma, when comparing total percent of decline, ranks 4 of 9 counties in percent of decline for household income in Oklahoma. Cleveland County ranks 320 of 668 counties (or parishes) in terms of the decline in median income level for the United States.

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

Higher Education in Cleveland County, Oklahoma

In Cleveland County, Oklahoma as reported in the Census of the year 2000, 28 percent of the White Alone, 27.2 percent of Black or African American, 49 percent of the Asian alone and 17.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Cleveland County, Oklahoma has a highly-educated population of the working age, with 28 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Cleveland has a higher percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Oklahoma's proportion of 20.2 percent and a higher percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.

From the year 2000, Cleveland has increased in the population percent with a Bachelors Degree or Higher. This population percent has grown by 0.2 percent to a total of 28.2 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 Oklahoma percent of 22.4 and greater than the US percent of 27.2.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, a high proportion of the male population in the area have reached the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 33.2 percent achieving this level. The female population in Cleveland have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 30 percent (Men) versus 26 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 33.6 percent of the female population achieving this education level.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has decreased by 1.2 percent. In the year 2005, 28.8 percent of area's male population, over the age 25, achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher. At the same time, the percent of women, over the age 25, holding at least a Bachelors Degree has increased by a total of 1.6 percent. By 2005, a total of 27.6 percent of the female population having received at least a Bachelors Degree.

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

Demographic Profile for Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Cleveland County, Oklahoma has a population that is comprised of 79.6 percent White, 4.1 percent African American, 3.3 percent Asian, and 4.9 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a modest amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 12.3 percent of the population made up of minorities. This is less than the State of Oklahoma percent of 15.7. Since 2000, Cleveland has increased in diversity when 10.5 percent of the total population were minorities.

Estimated since the year 2000, a high number of individuals have migrated to Cleveland internationally. The migration from outside the US into Cleveland makes up 6.7 percent of the total migration into the State of Oklahoma. This level of international migration can be considered high when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Cleveland County, Oklahoma to be 33.3 years old. The median in Cleveland is less than the median age in Oklahoma of 36.5. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 32.2 years of age. With 21.6 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Cleveland can be understood as having a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a relatively high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 69.3 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 9.1 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a relatively low percent of the population.

Cleveland County, Oklahoma had a total estimated population of 224,898 in 2005. The estimated population has increased sharply, since the population in 2000 of 208,310. This growth signifies an increase of 8 percent. Cleveland ranks 2 of 77 counties when analyzing total population change in Oklahoma and the county ranks 222 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

When calculating the total land area, Cleveland spans a total area of 536 square miles. The land areas has a medium-high density of 419 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Hall, GA (421 per sq. mile ), Elkhart, IN (421 per sq. mile ), St. Lucie, FL (422 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Cameron, TX (418 per sq. mile ), Niagara, NY (415 per sq. mile ), Manatee, FL (414 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Cleveland County, Oklahoma

In the State of Oklahoma, Cleveland County ranks 3 of 77 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 342 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

In Cleveland County, there were a total of 94,485 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding a total of 8,007 residential structures since 2001, a change of 9.3 percent.

The residential home values in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have seen large increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $28,200, or 31.9 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $88,500.

Cleveland County had a median home value in the year 2005 of $116,700, reported by the American Community Survey. This value is greater than the overall State of Oklahoma 2005 median home value of $89,100 and less than home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

Cleveland County may be be described as having a small, but present proportion of residential real estate that is high priced. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 0.8 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

There is a large amount affordable residential real estate in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. In 2005, 55.7 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Cleveland County, Oklahoma -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Cleveland County, Retail Trade, Accommodation and food services, and the Health care and social assistance sectors, in terms of total employment, are the largest. Retail Trade is the major employer in the county making up 17.9 percent of total employment in the county, making up 8,283 employees. The Accommodation and food services and Health care and social assistance industries total 17.4 and 12.5 percent of total employment, respectively.

Information since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in Cleveland County. The industry was hit with a loss of 419 jobs during the period, or 37.3 percent of the employment in the industry. This made up a total of 39.7 percent of all employment losses in the county.

Utilities is the industry with the largest establishments in Cleveland County. In the County, the industry averages 44 workers per each place of employment, being greater than the industry's average in the United States of 34 and greater than the State of Oklahoma average of 22 for the Utilities industry.

In Cleveland County, Accommodation and food services, Administrative and waste services and Retail Trade industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Accommodation and food services sector in the county has a location quotient of 1.77. The level of employment in the Accommodation and food services industry is 1.77 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Cleveland specializes in Accommodation and food services.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting is the industry with the largest change in employment since the year 2001 in Cleveland County, growing in new jobs by 50 percent. This is greater than the rate of industry employment change in the United States of -0.6 percent. The State of Oklahoma had an industry job change of 2.8 percent, during the period of 2001 to 2005.







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