In Northumberland County, jobs in the scientific research and development services pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the scientific research and development services industry reported the top wages in Northumberland County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Northumberland County earned an annual wage of $121,195 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the industry wage in Pennsylvania of $81,585 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry at the United States Level of $81,871.

High-wage employment in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania may be found in computer systems design and related services ($104,852), wired telecommunications carriers ($90,626), commercial equip. merchant wholesalers ($86,431) and securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($77,288) 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.

Northumberland County Wages have increased by 9.4% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania by a total of 9.4%. This is less than the growth in industry wages for the State of Pennsylvania and less 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.

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

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The overall industry wages in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania can be understood as being medium-low when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 26.2 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $39,178. The average industry wage was less than the overall average in the United States 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.

Northumberland County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Given the 72 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 32 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 40 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Northumberland County

The Private households industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 121 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Private households industry make up 16.1 percent of the total employment decline in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Top 5 Industries
1. Private households (121 jobs lost)
2. Specialty food stores (115 jobs lost)
3. Greenhouse and nursery production (66 jobs lost)
4. Automobile dealers (58 jobs lost)
5. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (38 jobs lost)

In Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 504 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Northumberland County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Individual and family services industry has added the most employment with 441 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Individual and family services industry makes up 22.0 percent of the growth in Northumberland County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Individual and family services (441 new jobs)
2. Specialized freight trucking (272 new jobs)
3. Nursing care facilities (170 new jobs)
4. Home health care services (152 new jobs)
5. Services to buildings and dwellings (97 new jobs)

Northumberland County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Individual and family services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 642.2 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Northumberland County has grow faster than the industry has grown in the State of Pennsylvania, where it saw a gain of 72 percent. The Individual and family services industry in Northumberland County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 35 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Individual and family services (642.2 percent gain)
2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (345.8 percent gain)
3. Specialized freight trucking (236.9 percent gain)
4. Waste collection (235.9 percent gain)
5. Computer systems design and related services (172.9 percent gain)

Northumberland County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Private households industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 84.4 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Pennsylvania, where the industry reported a loss of 50.4 percent. The losses in the Private households industry in Northumberland County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 19.8 percent in terms of employment in the Private households industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Private households (84.4 percent decline)
2. Specialty food stores (66.5 percent decline)
3. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers (61.7 percent decline)
4. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (56.4 percent decline)
5. Wired telecommunications carriers (45.7 percent decline)

Total industry employment has decreased by 1.9 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than growth in Pennsylvania, which saw a gain of 0.5 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain reported at the US 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.

Northumberland County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Northumberland County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Electronics and appliance stores industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 150.0 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Northumberland County has expanded faster than the growth seen in the industry for Pennsylvania, where this industry saw a gain of 2.4 percent. The Electronics and appliance stores industry in Northumberland County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 3.4 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronics and appliance stores (150.0 percent gain)
2. Individual and family services (118.7 percent gain)
3. Waste collection (109.7 percent gain)
4. Home health care services (60.0 percent gain)
5. Wired telecommunications carriers (52.2 percent gain)

Employment for all industries has decreased by 1.2 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is greater than growth in Pennsylvania, which experienced a gain of 1.1 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The losses felt were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Northumberland County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Private households industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 73.6 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 felt in the State of Pennsylvania, where the industry reported a loss of 46.1 percent. The losses in the Private households industry in Northumberland County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 1.9 in percent of jobs in the Private households industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Private households (73.6 percent decline)
2. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers (56.6 percent decline)
3. Offices of other health practitioners (49.4 percent decline)
4. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (44.1 percent decline)
5. Specialty food stores (41.4 percent decline)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Northumberland County

The Individual and family services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 277 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Individual and family services industry makes up 27.9 percent of the total employment growth in Northumberland County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Individual and family services (277 new jobs)
2. Home health care services (137 new jobs)
3. Waste collection (60 new jobs)
4. Nursing care facilities (46 new jobs)
5. Other general merchandise stores (40 new jobs)

In Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 320 total jobs from 2005 to 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Northumberland County

The Offices of other health practitioners industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 94 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Offices of other health practitioners industry make up 14.7 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Top 5 Industries
1. Offices of other health practitioners (94 jobs lost)
2. Greenhouse and nursery production (92 jobs lost)
3. Private households (62 jobs lost)
4. Specialty food stores (41 jobs lost)
5. Automobile dealers (34 jobs lost)

Out of the 80 4-digit NAICS industries, 36 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 44 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.





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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 Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania can be considered to have a medium-low rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 11.9 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 38 percent of the 2000 residents living in poverty. People aged 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Northumberland County, with 21.6 percent of this age group in the area living in poverty.

The median household income has declined a small amount from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $36,073, posting a 1.5 percent decline. Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, when comparing total percent of decline, ranks 30 of 33 counties in percent of decline for income levels in the State of Pennsylvania. Northumberland County ranks 627 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing total percent of decline in median household income in the United States.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Northumberland County reported a medium-low median household income of $36,637 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 28.1 percent lower than the median in Pennsylvania of $46,924 and the median household income is 34.1 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Northumberland County reported a median household income of $10,238, which was 72.1 percent less than the median for all households. In Northumberland County, Pennsylvania White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $36,720 according to the 2000 Dencennial Census, which was 0.2 percent greater than the median income in 2000. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 2.2 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $35,831. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $48,343. This median is 32 percent greater than the all households reported median in the area. Hispanic headed households in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania recorded a median income of $33,053, this income level is 9.8 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area.

The poverty rate in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania has increased by 0.5 percent from the rates reported in the Decennial Census, moving from 11.9 percent to 12.4 percent.

As the median household income witnessed a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in household income was the Asian category. This group felt a decline of 1379128 percent from 2000 to 2005. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity group has been least impacted by the median income decline in Northumberland County, seeing a 571.6 percent increase in median household income from 2000 to 2005.

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

Higher Education in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Reported by the 2000 Census in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, a high proportion of the male population in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 49 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Northumberland on average have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 11.8 percent (Men) versus 10.4 percent (Women). The most common level of education for women in the area is High School Diploma category, with 51.4 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

In Northumberland County, Pennsylvania as reported in the Census of the year 2000, 11 percent of the White Alone, 9.2 percent of Black or African American, 35.6 percent of the Asian alone and 17.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of the male population that can be considered highly educated has increased by 2.0 percent. By 2005, 14 percent of area's male population (+25) achieved a BA or Higher. During the same period, the percent of women (+25) that have earned a BA or higher has increased by a total of 3.6 percent. By 2005, a total of 14 percent of the women in the population had received a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania is made up of a less-educated population of the working age, with 11 percent of the population over 25 years old having received at least a Bachelors Degree, according to the Decennial Census of 2000. Northumberland was reported to have a lower percent of highly educated individuals 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.

From 2000, Northumberland has increased in the percent of the total population (+25) with a BA or Higher. The portion of this population has grown by 3.0 percent to a total of 14 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 average US percent of 27.2.

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

Demographic Profile for Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Since 2000, a low number of individual migrated to the Northumberland from outside the country. The immigration into Northumberland makes up 0.1 percent of the total international migration into the State of Pennsylvania. This level of international migration can be considered low when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania has a population base that is comprised of 96 percent White, 1.9 percent African American, 0.2 percent Asian, and 1.4 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a very modest level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 3.5 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Pennsylvania percent of 16.4. Since 2000, Northumberland has increased in diversity when 2.9 percent of the total population were minorities.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania to be 42.4 years of age. The median age in Northumberland is greater than the median age for the State of Pennsylvania of 39.7. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 40.9 years old. With a total of 20.3 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Northumberland can be understood as having a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low representation within the population, making up 61.2 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 18.5 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-high proportion of the population.

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania had a population of 92,610 in 2005. The estimated population has decreased, since the population in 2000 of 94,478. The decline shows a decrease of -2 percent. Northumberland ranks 57 of 67 counties when calculating total change in population for Pennsylvania and the county ranks 3,058 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

In terms of total land area, Northumberland spans a total area of 460 total square miles. The area has a medium-high average area density of 201 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Daviess, KY (201 per sq. mile ), Lee, AL (202 per sq. mile ), York, ME (204 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Brazoria, TX (201 per sq. mile ), Wood, OH (201 per sq. mile ), Johnson, TX (201 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

In Northumberland County, the census reported 43,718 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding in all 461 housing units since the year 2001, or 1.1 percent.

The residential real estate values in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania have moderate increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $13,500, or 19.5 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $69,300.

The State of Pennsylvania, Northumberland County stands 57 of 67 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 2,588 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

Northumberland County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $82,800, according to the American Community Survey. This is less than the Pennsylvania 2005 median home value of $131,900 and less than home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

There seems to be a large amount of affordable housing in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. In 2005, 76.8 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Northumberland County has a small, but present percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 0.3 percent of the houses are valued over a half a million dollars.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

In Northumberland County, Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance, and the Retail Trade industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Manufacturing is the major employer in the county making up 26.6 percent of the total county employment. This totals 6,793 people employed. The Health care and social assistance and Retail Trade industries total 15.2 and 12 percent of total employment, respectively.

In Northumberland County, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment, and recreation and Transportation and Warehousing industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Manufacturing industry has an LQ of 2.08. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Manufacturing industry is 2.08 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Northumberland County may specialize, or be an exporter of Manufacturing.

The Manufacturing industry decreased the most in percent of total employment in Northumberland County since the year 2001. The industry went from accounting for 32.6 percent of total employment in 2001 to 26.6 percent in the year 2005.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Northumberland County, averaging 53 workers per each place of employment, being greater than the industry's average at the national level of 39 and greater than the Pennsylvania establishments size average of 41 for the Manufacturing industry.

Northumberland County is ranked number 37 of 68 Counties throughout the State of Pennsylvania by total number of jobs in 2005. This position has moved up from the year 2001, at which time the County was ranked 36 of 68 Counties.

Manufacturing between the years 2001 and 2005, saw the greatest loss in employment in Northumberland County. The sector dealt with a loss of 1,617 jobs, or 19.2 percent of jobs in the industry. The losses in this industry made up 61.5 percent of the total loss in employment during the period.

Transportation and Warehousing saw the biggest increase in jobs since the year 2001 in Northumberland County, growing in new jobs by 85.4 percent. This is greater than the change in industry employment in the United States of -1 percent. The State of Pennsylvania experienced a change in employment in the sector of 3.8 percent, during the period.



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