In Susquehanna County, jobs in the management and technical consulting services pay the highest wages

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Employment in the management and technical consulting services industry paid the average highest wages in Susquehanna County for 2006. The average industry job in Susquehanna County received a wage of $49,886 in 2006. The annual wage is less than the average industry wage in the State of Pennsylvania of $70,169 and less than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $67,321.

Other top-pay jobs in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania can be found in motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers ($47,175), support activities for mining ($39,186), offices of physicians ($39,157) and nonresidential building construction ($38,972) 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.

Susquehanna County Wages have increased by 6.2% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania by a total of 6.2%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for Pennsylvania and less 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.

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

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Total wages in all industries in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania when analyzed can be described as very low when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 42.4 percent lower than the state, which was reported to be $39,178. The industry pay 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.

Susquehanna County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Of the 39 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 11 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 28 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

In Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 110 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Susquehanna County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Other wood product manufacturing industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 134 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Other wood product manufacturing industry make up 64.9 percent of the total employment decline in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other wood product manufacturing (134 jobs lost)
2. Automobile dealers (23 jobs lost)
3. Full-service restaurants (20 jobs lost)
4. Building equipment contractors (8 jobs lost)
5. Accounting and bookkeeping services (6 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Susquehanna County

The Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 166 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying industry makes up 22.0 percent of the total employment growth in Susquehanna County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (166 new jobs)
2. Individual and family services (119 new jobs)
3. Gasoline stations (96 new jobs)
4. Building foundation and exterior contractors (66 new jobs)
5. Limited-service eating places (44 new jobs)

Susquehanna County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Individual and family services industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 149.4 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Susquehanna County has increased employment faster than the industry has grown in the State of Pennsylvania, where this industry saw a gain of 72 percent. The Individual and family services industry in Susquehanna County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 35 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Individual and family services (149.4 percent gain)
2. Other professional and technical services (83.0 percent gain)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (78.6 percent gain)
4. Child day care services (77.4 percent gain)
5. Lessors of real estate (73.3 percent gain)

Employment for all industries has increased by 1.6 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in Pennsylvania, experiencing a gain of 0.5 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The gains felt were less than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 percent.

Susquehanna County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other wood product manufacturing industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 62.1 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 has experienced in the State of Pennsylvania, where the it saw a gain of 15.1 percent. The losses in the Other wood product manufacturing industry in Susquehanna County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 2.9 in percent of workers in the Other wood product manufacturing industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other wood product manufacturing (62.1 percent decline)
2. Computer systems design and related services (25.9 percent decline)
3. Architectural and engineering services (25 percent decline)
4. Accounting and bookkeeping services (23.8 percent decline)
5. Automobile dealers (20.1 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.

Susquehanna County One-Year Industry Employment Change

The total number of jobs has increased by 2.5 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in the State of Pennsylvania, which experienced a gain of 1.1 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Susquehanna County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 29.2 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Pennsylvania, where the industry felt a gain of 1.7 percent. The losses in the Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry in Susquehanna County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 5.9 in percent of jobs in the Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (29.2 percent decline)
2. Building finishing contractors (29.2 percent decline)
3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (21.8 percent decline)
4. Building foundation and exterior contractors (15.9 percent decline)
5. Logging (13 percent decline)

Susquehanna County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Management and technical consulting services industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 106.8 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Susquehanna County has added employment faster than the industry has grown in the State of Pennsylvania, where this industry saw a gain of 5.8 percent. The Management and technical consulting services industry in Susquehanna County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 9.5 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management and technical consulting services (106.8 percent gain)
2. Specialized freight trucking (93.2 percent gain)
3. Individual and family services (62.0 percent gain)
4. Child day care services (35.5 percent gain)
5. Civic and social organizations (26.9 percent gain)

Of the 47 4-digit NAICS industries, 17 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 29 industries reported employment loss in the period.

In Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 166 jobs between mid-2005 and mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Susquehanna County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Individual and family services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 76 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Individual and family services industry makes up 30.3 percent of the total employment growth in Susquehanna County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Individual and family services (76 new jobs)
2. Management and technical consulting services (21 new jobs)
3. Residential building construction (17 new jobs)
4. Other wood product manufacturing (17 new jobs)
5. Civic and social organizations (15 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Susquehanna County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Building foundation and exterior contractors industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 28 jobs. The declines in the Building foundation and exterior contractors industry make up 21.3 percent of the total job loss in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Top 5 Industries
1. Building foundation and exterior contractors (28 jobs lost)
2. Limited-service eating places (22 jobs lost)
3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (16 jobs lost)
4. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (9 jobs lost)
5. Automobile dealers (9 jobs lost)





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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 Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Evaluated with other counties (or parishes) across the nation, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania can be understood to have a medium-low rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 12.3 percent of the individuals existing in families with incomes under the poverty level in 1999. The Asian race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 22.4 percent of the population in 2000 living in poverty. Individuals aged 12 to 17 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in Susquehanna County, with 18.1 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Susquehanna County was reported to have a medium-low median income for all households of $39,338 (2005 Dollars). This median is 19.3 percent lower than the median income in State of Pennsylvania of $46,924 and the median is 24.9 percent lower than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 8.7 percent greater than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $42,779. The American Indian and Alaska Native headed households in Susquehanna County had a median income of $42,413, this level was 7.8 percent greater than the areas median level for all households. In Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $39,415 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 0.2 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $87,019. This household income level is 121.2 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area. Hispanic households in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania , according to the 2000 census, had a median household income of $35,466, this income level is 9.8 percent less than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households.







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

Higher Education in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

In Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania as reported in the 2000 Census, 13.2 percent of the White Alone, 8.2 percent of Black or African American, 40.6 percent of the Asian alone and 25.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania is made up of a moderately-educated population of the working age, with 13.2 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Susquehanna is reported having a lower percent of the population with at least a Bachelors than the State of Pennsylvania's proportion of 22.4 percent and a lower percent than United States proportion of 24.4 percent.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, the largest educational attainment category for men is the High School Diploma category, with 47 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Susquehanna have on average achieved a greater level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men -- 13 percent (Men) versus 13.4 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 47.4 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.





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

Demographic Profile for Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania to be 41.4 years of age. The median in Susquehanna is greater than the median in Pennsylvania of 39.7. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median, when the median age was 39.6 years of age. With a total of 22.9 percent of the 2005 population being made up of children and youth younger than 18, Susquehanna can be described as being made up of a medium-low percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-low presence of the 2005 population base, with 61.3 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 15.7 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-high percent of the population base.

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania had a total estimated population of 42,124 in the year 2005. The population has decreased, from the population in the year 2000 of 42,254. The decline signifies a decrease of -0.3 percent. Susquehanna ranks 33 of 67 counties when calculating total change in population for Pennsylvania and the county ranks 2,184 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has a population that is made up of 97.8 percent White, 0.5 percent African American, 0.3 percent Asian, and 0.8 percent Hispanic. The population mix can be considered to have a very modest level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 1.6 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of Pennsylvania percent of 16.4. Since 2000, Susquehanna has increased the percent of minority population when 1.3 percent of the total population were minorities.

When calculating the total land area, Susquehanna extends a total area of 823 total square miles. The area has a medium-low average population density of 51 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Boone, WV (51 per sq. mile ), Lincoln, WV (51 per sq. mile ), Antrim, MI (51 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Edgefield, SC (51 per sq. mile ), Hot Spring, AR (51 per sq. mile ), Morris, TX (51 per sq. mile ).

Since 2000, a very low amount of people migrated to Susquehanna from outside the country. The immigration into Susquehanna makes up 0 percent of all immigration into Pennsylvania. This level of international migration can be considered very low when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

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

Housing Report for Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna County recorded a median home value in 2000 of $81,800, according to the Decennial Census. This median is less than the State of Pennsylvania 2000 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $97,000 and less than home value of $119,600 for the rest of the nation in that year.

Throughout the State of Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County places 35 of 67 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 1,872 of 3,141, when comparing thee change in housing structures in counties throughout the nation.

There is a large amount of housing that is affordable in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. In 2000, 83 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Susquehanna County has a small, but present percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2000, the Decennial Census accounted that 0.3 percent of the houses are valued over a half a million dollars.

In Susquehanna County, the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division accounted for a total of 22,434 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen growth in housing units, adding all together 460 residential units since 2001, or 2.1 percent.



Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

Susquehanna County is ranked number 61 of 68 total Counties throughout Pennsylvania in terms the size of total employment in 2005. This ranking has moved up since the year 2001, when it was ranked 60 of 68 Counties.

In Susquehanna County, Mining, Arts, entertainment, and recreation and Health care and social assistance are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Mining sector in the county has a location quotient of 13.14. The level of employment in the Mining industry is 13.14 times greater than the national average, signifying that Susquehanna County may specialize, or be an exporter of Mining.

Manufacturing saw the largest loss of employment between the years 2001-2005 in Susquehanna County. The sector faced a loss of 432 jobs during the period, or 39.4 percent of jobs in the industry. The losses in this industry made up 77.8 percent of the total jobs loss in the County.

In Susquehanna County, Retail Trade, Health care and social assistance, and the Accommodation and food services industries are the largest employment industries. The Retail Trade is the largest employment industry and makes up 19.6 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 1,308 individuals. The Health care and social assistance and Accommodation and food services industries make up 18.8 and 12.3 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

The Manufacturing industry has decreased the most in industries presence in Susquehanna County since the year 2001. The industry went from accounting for 16.3 percent of total employment for the year 2001 to 10 percent in the year 2005.

Mining is the industry that has grown the most in terms of employment from 2001-2005 in Susquehanna County, growing in new jobs by 53.6 percent. This is greater than the United States change in the sector jobs of 4.7 percent. The State of Pennsylvania saw a change in employment in the sector of 2 percent, from 2001 to 2005.

Arts, entertainment, and recreation has the largest businesses in Susquehanna County, with the industry averaging 20 employees per business. This is greater than the industry's national average of 16 and greater than the State of Pennsylvania average of 17 for the Arts, entertainment, and recreation industry.



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