In Pottawatomie County, jobs in the utility system construction pay the highest wages

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Employment in the utility system construction industry wages were the highest in Pottawatomie County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Pottawatomie County received a wage of $61,095 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the industry wage rate in Oklahoma of $36,934 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry at the United States Level of $48,011.

Other top-pay jobs in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma exsists in management and technical consulting services ($54,074), offices of physicians ($54,018), wired telecommunications carriers ($51,282) and support activities for mining ($50,324) 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.

Pottawatomie County Wages have increased by 18.9% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma by a total of 18.9%. This is less than the growth in wages for the State of Oklahoma 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.

Pottawatomie County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Pottawatomie County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Other general merchandise stores industry has added the most employment with 193 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Other general merchandise stores industry makes up 18.7 percent of the total employment growth in Pottawatomie County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (193 new jobs)
2. Full-service restaurants (155 new jobs)
3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (138 new jobs)
4. Office administrative services (95 new jobs)
5. Building equipment contractors (61 new jobs)

In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 463 total jobs from 2001 to 2006.

Out of the 63 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 29 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 34 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Pottawatomie County

The Department stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 161 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Department stores industry make up 14.5 percent of the total job loss in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (161 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (120 jobs lost)
3. Limited-service eating places (113 jobs lost)
4. Nursing care facilities (102 jobs lost)
5. Gasoline stations (82 jobs lost)

The total number of jobs has decreased by 2.9 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than growth in Oklahoma, which saw a gain of 0.7 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The losses in the area were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Pottawatomie County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Office administrative services industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 386.5 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Pottawatomie County has added employment faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Oklahoma, where it saw a loss of 5.2 percent. The Office administrative services industry in Pottawatomie County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 37.6 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Office administrative services (386.5 percent gain)
2. Investigation and security services (153.5 percent gain)
3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (107.3 percent gain)
4. Technical and trade schools (93.8 percent gain)
5. Lessors of real estate (89.0 percent gain)

Pottawatomie County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 96.8 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 felt in the State of Oklahoma, where the industry felt a loss of 6.2 percent. The losses in the Unclassified industry in Pottawatomie County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 1.7 percent in terms of employment in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (96.8 percent decline)
2. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (71 percent decline)
3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (53.6 percent decline)
4. Consumer goods rental (50.4 percent decline)
5. Services to buildings and dwellings (43.9 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.

Pottawatomie County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Pottawatomie County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other support services industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 47.1 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 gone through in the Oklahoma, where the industry reported a gain of 23 percent. The losses in the Other support services industry in Pottawatomie County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 1.2 in percent of jobs in the Other support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other support services (47.1 percent decline)
2. Services to buildings and dwellings (40.8 percent decline)
3. Book, periodical, and music stores (38.4 percent decline)
4. Unclassified (33.3 percent decline)
5. Residential building construction (28.1 percent decline)

Total industry employment has decreased by 0.2 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than growth in the State of Oklahoma, which experienced a gain of 3.0 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.0 percent.

Pottawatomie County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other specialty trade contractors industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 100.8 percent from 2005 to 2006. This industry in Pottawatomie County has expanded faster than the growth seen in the industry for Oklahoma, where it saw a gain of 6.5 percent. The Other specialty trade contractors industry in Pottawatomie County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 6.8 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other specialty trade contractors (100.8 percent gain)
2. Other financial investment activities (96.3 percent gain)
3. Home furnishings stores (70.4 percent gain)
4. Building foundation and exterior contractors (63.1 percent gain)
5. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. (59.8 percent gain)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Pottawatomie County

Given the industries in the area, the Other support services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 71 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Other support services industry make up 12.8 percent of the employment lost during the period in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other support services (71 jobs lost)
2. Nursing care facilities (69 jobs lost)
3. Other general merchandise stores (54 jobs lost)
4. Services to buildings and dwellings (41 jobs lost)
5. Limited-service eating places (41 jobs lost)

In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 26 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Of the 78 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 36 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 41 industries reported a drop in employment.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Pottawatomie County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Full-service restaurants industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 106 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Full-service restaurants industry makes up 20.2 percent of the total growth in Pottawatomie County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (106 new jobs)
2. Building foundation and exterior contractors (65 new jobs)
3. Other specialty trade contractors (42 new jobs)
4. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. (35 new jobs)
5. Community care facilities for the elderly (33 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 Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Pottawatomie County accounted a medium-low household income of $36,940 (2005 Dollars). This median is 5.8 percent lower than the median income in State of Oklahoma of $39,078 and the median is 33 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma may be understood as having a medium-high poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 14.6 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 28.1 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Pottawatomie County, accounting 27.6 percent of this age cohort living in poverty.

Black or African American headed households had median income levels that were 24.8 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $27,788. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Pottawatomie County reported a median household income of $27,835, this level was 24.6 percent less than the areas median level for all households. Hispanic in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma recorded a median income of $43,583, which is 18 percent greater than the areas median income level for all households. In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $38,293 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 3.7 percent greater than the median household income in 2000. The Asian headed households reported median household incomes of $27,349. This median is 26 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area.

The poverty rate in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma has increased by 5.1 percent since the 2000 rates, moving from 14.6 percent to 19.7 percent.

The household income has declined from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $33,974, which amounts to a 8 percent decline. Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, when analyzing percentage of decline, ranks 5 of 9 counties in percent of decline for median household income in the State of Oklahoma. Pottawatomie County ranks 330 of 668 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the decline in median household income in the United States.

While the median household income saw a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, the Race/Ethnicity category that saw the sharpest decline in household income was the American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category. This group experienced a decline of 16.6 percent from 2000 to 2005. The Asian Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Pottawatomie County, undergoing a 96.5 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 Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 34.2 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Pottawatomie on average have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 17.4 percent (Men) versus 13.8 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area have achieved the High School Diploma category, with 36.8 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 16.2 percent of the White Alone, 9.2 percent of Black or African American, 31 percent of the Asian alone and 7.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma may to understood as having a moderately-educated working age population, with 15.4 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Pottawatomie has a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Oklahoma's proportion of 20.2 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

Since 2000, Pottawatomie has increased in the population percent with a Bachelors Degree or Higher. This population percent has grown by 2.6 percent to a total of 18 percent in 2005. According to the American Community Survey, the proportion of the population in 2005 with a BA or Higher is less than the 2005 State of Oklahoma percent of 22.4 and less than the average US percent of 27.2.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has increased by 1.0 percent. By the year 2005, 18 percent of total male population (over 25), in this area, held at least a Bachelors Degree. At the same time, the percent of women (over 25) holding a BA or higher has increased by a total of 4.2 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 18 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 Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

From 2000, a medium-low amount of people have migrated to Pottawatomie internationally. The migration from outside the US into Pottawatomie makes up 0.6 percent of immigration into the State of Oklahoma. This percent of immigration can be considered medium-low when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma has a population base that is comprised of 77.2 percent White, 3.2 percent African American, 0.7 percent Asian, and 3 percent Hispanic. The population mix can be considered to have a modest level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 6.9 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Oklahoma percent of 15.7. Since 2000, Pottawatomie has increased the percent of minority makeup when 5.8 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma had a population of 68,272 in the year 2005. The population has increased, since the population in 2000 of 65,705. This growth signifies an increase of 3.9 percent. Pottawatomie ranks 9 of 77 counties when calculating total change in population for Oklahoma and the county ranks 717 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

When measuring the total land area, Pottawatomie spans a total of 788 square miles. The county has a medium-low average population density of 87 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar counties, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Lancaster, VA (87 per sq. mile ), San Juan, WA (87 per sq. mile ), Lee, GA (87 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Dale, AL (87 per sq. mile ), Accomack, VA (87 per sq. mile ), Whatcom, WA (87 per sq. mile ).

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma to be 36.0 years of age. The median age in Pottawatomie is less than the median in Oklahoma of 36.5. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 35.5 years of age. With 23.5 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Pottawatomie can be described as being made up of a medium-high percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-high presence of the 2005 population base, with 62.9 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 13.6 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-low percent of the population base.

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

Housing Report for Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

Throughout the State of Oklahoma, Pottawatomie County is positioned 26 of 77 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 1,816 of 3,141, in terms of residential real estate percentage change change in the United States.

In Pottawatomie County, the census reported 28,146 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding a sum of 606 residential units since 2001, or 2.2 percent.

The owner-occupied dwellings in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma have seen large increases from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $25,100, or 41.5 percent, since their values in that year of $60,500.

Pottawatomie County recorded median owner-occupied home value in the year 2005 of $85,600, according to the American Community Survey. This home value is less than the overall Oklahoma 2005 median home value of $89,100 and less than median home value of $167,500 for the United States in the same year.

According to the data, there is a large amount of housing that is affordable in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. In 2005, 74.5 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

Pottawatomie County can be understood as having a small, but present proportion of high-valued homes. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 0.7 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

Arts, entertainment, and recreation has seen the highest growth in employment from the years 2001-2005 in Pottawatomie County, increasing by 1047.1 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 4.7 percent. The State of Oklahoma experienced a sector employment shift of 4.9 percent, in the period of time since 2001.

Educational services has a largest number of employee per establishment in Pottawatomie County, with the industry averaging 63 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the industry's average at the national level of 27 and greater than the State of Oklahoma average of 22 for the Educational services industry.

In Pottawatomie County, Educational services, Mining and Utilities are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Educational services industry has an LQ of 2.07. This means the percent of total employment in the Educational services industry is 2.07 times greater than the national average, signifying that Pottawatomie specializes in Educational services.

In Pottawatomie County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Health care and social assistance sectors, in terms of total employment, are the largest. Manufacturing provides the most jobs and contributes 18.8 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 2,959 employees. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance sectors account for 16.5 and 15.2 percent of all employment.









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