In Lancaster County, jobs in the securities and commodity contracts brokerage pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the securities and commodity contracts brokerage industry wages were the highest in Lancaster County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Lancaster County received a wage of $94,835 in 2006. The annual wage is less than the industry wage rate in Pennsylvania of $116,935 and less than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $138,150.

Other high-paying jobs in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania may be found in other financial investment activities ($83,322), power generation and supply ($76,202), management of companies and enterprises ($69,044) and independent artists, writers, and performers ($67,139) 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.

Lancaster County Wages have increased by 14.3% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania by a total of 14.3%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for Pennsylvania and less than the growth in industry wages for the nation as a whole.

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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.

Lancaster County Industry Wages Lag Behind Pennsylvania, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania when analyzed can be understood as being medium-high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 11.9 percent lower than the state, which was reported to be $39,178. The industry 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.

Lancaster County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Lancaster County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Community care facilities for the elderly industry has added the most employment with 4,308 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Community care facilities for the elderly industry makes up 17.6 percent of the total employment growth in Lancaster County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Community care facilities for the elderly (4,308 new jobs)
2. Warehousing and storage (2,580 new jobs)
3. Management of companies and enterprises (1,757 new jobs)
4. Full-service restaurants (1,022 new jobs)
5. Offices of physicians (1,006 new jobs)

In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 8,103 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Given the 185 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 86 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 98 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Lancaster County

The Nursing care facilities industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 1,663 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Nursing care facilities industry make up 10.4 percent of the employment lost during the period in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Top 5 Industries
1. Nursing care facilities (1,663 jobs lost)
2. Plastics product manufacturing (1,453 jobs lost)
3. Printing and related support activities (1,133 jobs lost)
4. Lessors of real estate (1,022 jobs lost)
5. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (593 jobs lost)

Lancaster County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Educational support services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 780.0 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Lancaster County has grow faster than the industry has grown in the State of Pennsylvania, where it saw a gain of 74.7 percent. The Educational support services industry in Lancaster County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 70.7 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Educational support services (780.0 percent gain)
2. Waste collection (347.3 percent gain)
3. Sound recording industries (251.8 percent gain)
4. Support activities for road transportation (222.9 percent gain)
5. Other residential care facilities (220.2 percent gain)

Lancaster County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 85.5 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Pennsylvania, where the it saw a loss of 29.6 percent. The losses in the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry in Lancaster County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States lost 15.4 in percent of jobs in the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (85.5 percent decline)
2. Cutlery and handtool manufacturing (82.6 percent decline)
3. Technical and trade schools (75.5 percent decline)
4. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (72.1 percent decline)
5. Social advocacy organizations (70.7 percent decline)

Total employment has increased by 4 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in Pennsylvania, which saw a gain of 0.5 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain seen for the United States 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.

Lancaster County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Lancaster County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Waste collection industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 123.1 percent from 2005 to 2006. This industry in Lancaster County has added employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Pennsylvania, where the industry took a gain of 63.5 percent. The Waste collection industry in Lancaster County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 7.2 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Waste collection (123.1 percent gain)
2. Sound recording industries (80.7 percent gain)
3. Cutlery and handtool manufacturing (69.2 percent gain)
4. ISPs and web search portals (65.9 percent gain)
5. Activities related to credit intermediation (64.5 percent gain)

Lancaster County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 80.1 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 Pennsylvania, where the industry felt a loss of 7.1 percent. The losses in the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry in Lancaster County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States lost 3.9 percent in terms of employment in the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (80.1 percent decline)
2. Technical and trade schools (78.7 percent decline)
3. Support activities for air transportation (47 percent decline)
4. Business, computer and management training (46.9 percent decline)
5. Private households (45.5 percent decline)

Employment for all industries has increased by 0.1 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is less than growth in Pennsylvania, which went through a gain of 1.1 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains were less than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.0 percent.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Lancaster County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Employment services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 1,722 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Employment services industry make up 27.3 percent of the employment lost during the period in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (1,722 jobs lost)
2. Other general merchandise stores (359 jobs lost)
3. Poultry and egg production (313 jobs lost)
4. Dairy product manufacturing (249 jobs lost)
5. Accounting and bookkeeping services (230 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Lancaster County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Nursing care facilities industry has grown the most with 624 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Nursing care facilities industry makes up 9.0 percent of the growth in Lancaster County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Nursing care facilities (624 new jobs)
2. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (412 new jobs)
3. Warehousing and storage (338 new jobs)
4. Offices of physicians (334 new jobs)
5. Grocery stores (304 new jobs)

From the 192 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 84 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 107 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 243 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.





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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 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

The rate of poverty in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has increased by 1.3 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 7.8 percent to 9.1 percent.

While household income level experienced a decline in the last five year in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the Race/Ethnicity category that felt the biggest decline in household income was the Black or African American category. This category saw a decline of 22 percent from 2000 to 2005. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity group has been least impacted by the median income decline in Lancaster County, experiencing a 68 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, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania can be considered to have a rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 7.8 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 27.9 percent of the population in 2000 living in poverty. Individuals aged Under 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Lancaster County, reporting 12.9 percent of this age group in the area living in poverty.

The areas median household income has declined from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has decreased to $49,282, representing a 7.4 percent decline. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in terms of percentage of decline, ranks 11 of 33 counties in percent of decline for the household income level in the State of Pennsylvania. Lancaster County ranks 349 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing the decline in median income level for the United States.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Lancaster County accounted a relatively high median income for households of $53,243 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 11.9 percent higher than the median in Pennsylvania of $46,924 and the median is 7.7 percent higher than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

The American Indian and Alaska Native households in Lancaster County had a median income of $42,413, this was 20.3 percent less than the median level for total households in the area. The Asian householders in the area have reported their median household incomes at $58,467. This household income level is 9.8 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area. Hispanic in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $32,170, this median household income is 39.6 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $54,377 according to the 2000 Dencennial Census, which was 2.1 percent greater than the median income in 2000. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 32.7 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $35,858.

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

Higher Education in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a highly-educated working age population, with 20.6 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Lancaster counted a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Pennsylvania's proportion of 22.4 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 37.2 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Lancaster on average have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 21.8 percent (Men) versus 19.2 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women in this areas is High School Diploma category, with 40.4 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

Since 2000, Lancaster has increased in the percent of the population that is over the age of 25 with a BA or Higher. This population cohort has grown by 2.4 percent to a total of 23 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 Pennsylvania percent of 25.6 and less than the national percent of 27.2.

In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 21 percent of the White Alone, 11.8 percent of Black or African American, 25 percent of the Asian alone and 7.4 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Between 2000 and 2005, the percent of the male population that can be understood as highly educated has increased by 2.2 percent. By 2005, 24.2 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 2.6 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 21.8 percent of the female population had achieved this level of education.

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

Demographic Profile for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Since 2000, a medium-high number of individuals have migrated to Lancaster from outside the country. The immigration into Lancaster makes up 2.8 percent of all immigration into Pennsylvania. This level of international migration can be considered medium-high when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania had an estimated population of 490,562 in 2005. The estimated population has increased, since the 2000 total population of 471,743. This growth signifies an increase of 4 percent. Lancaster ranks 8 of 67 counties in terms of population growth in Pennsylvania and the county ranks 189 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

By measuring total land area, Lancaster extends a total area of 949 square miles. The county has a high average area density of 517 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Bernalillo, NM (518 per sq. mile ), Worcester, MA (518 per sq. mile ), Henry, GA (520 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Greenville, SC (516 per sq. mile ), Clay, MO (510 per sq. mile ), McHenry, IL (504 per sq. mile ).

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a population that is comprised of 87.8 percent White, 2.8 percent African American, 1.6 percent Asian, and 6.7 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a modest level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 11.1 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Pennsylvania percent of 16.4. Since 2000, Lancaster has increased the percent of minority population when 9.9 percent of the population were minorities.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to be 37.3 years of age. The median age in Lancaster is less than the median age in the State of Pennsylvania of 39.7. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in this median, when at that time it was 36.1 years of age. With 25.4 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Lancaster can be described as having a medium-high proportion of youths. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-low representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 60.3 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 14.2 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low proportion of the population.

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

Housing Report for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

The owner-occupied dwellings in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania have seen large increases from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $39,400, or 33 percent, since 2000 when they were valued at $119,300.

Lancaster County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $158,700, accounted by the American Community Survey. This median is greater than the overall State of Pennsylvania 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $131,900 and less than median home value of $167,500 for the rest of the nation in that year.

Lancaster County is made up of a medium percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 3.2 percent owner-occupied dwelling are valued over a half a million dollars.

It can be understood that there is a fair amount of housing that is affordable in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In 2005, 30 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

The State of Pennsylvania, Lancaster County places 12 of 67 in terms of growth of new housing structures between 2001 and 2005. The county stands 902 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

In Lancaster County, the real estate market was made up of 190,744 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding all together 8,612 homes since 2001, or 4.7 percent.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Lancaster County, Manufacturing, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting and Construction are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Manufacturing industry has an LQ of 1.67. This means the percent of total employment in the Manufacturing industry is 1.67 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Lancaster specializes in Manufacturing.

Management of companies and enterprises has the largest businesses in Lancaster County, averaging 64 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the industry's average in the United States of 40 and greater than the State of Pennsylvania average of 56 for the Management of companies and enterprises industry.

Lancaster County ranks 6 of 68 Counties in the State of Pennsylvania by total number of jobs in 2005. This position has moved up during the time of 2001 and 2005. The County, in the year 2001, was ranked 5 of 68 Counties.

In Lancaster County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Health care and social assistance industries are the largest employment industries. The Manufacturing produces the largest number of jobs in the area accounting for 21.5 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 44,623 individuals. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance sectors provide 14.2 and 13.9 percent of all employment.

Management of companies and enterprises in the period of 2001 to 2005 had the largest increase in employment in Lancaster County, moving a total of 141.5 percent. This is greater than the national employment change in the industry of 1.6 percent. The State of Pennsylvania saw a change in employment in the sector of 51.7 percent, during the period.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 lost the most jobs in Lancaster County. The sector faced a loss of 8,485 employees during the period, or 16 percent of the employment in the industry. This made up a total of 79.1 percent of all employment losses in the county.

The Manufacturing sector has decreased the most in local industry presence in Lancaster County, from the year 2001 to 2005, accounting for 26.6 percent of total employment for the year 2001 to 21.5 percent of total employment in the year 2005.



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