In Aiken County, jobs in the remediation and other waste services pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the remediation and other waste services industry reported the top wages in Aiken County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Aiken County earned an annual wage of $113,662 in 2006. The average wage is greater than the average industry wage in the State of South Carolina of $37,701 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry at the United States Level of $44,649.

Other high-paying jobs in Aiken County, South Carolina can be found in architectural and engineering services ($74,360), glass and glass product manufacturing ($71,395), outpatient care centers ($64,767) and nonresidential building construction ($64,157) industries. Note: Click the above Graphic for Detail 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.

Aiken County Wages have increased by 15.2% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in Aiken County, South Carolina by a total of 15.2%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for South Carolina and less than the growth in average industry wages for the United States.

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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.

Aiken County Industry Wages Exceed South Carolina, and Wages Exceed the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Aiken County, South Carolina when analyzed can be described as very high when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 24.1 percent higher than the reported averages in the state of $32,813. The overall industry wage was greater 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.

Aiken County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Aiken County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Other general merchandise stores industry has added the most employment with 334 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Other general merchandise stores industry makes up 8.8 percent of the total employment growth in Aiken County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (334 new jobs)
2. Architectural and engineering services (320 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (314 new jobs)
4. Building equipment contractors (264 new jobs)
5. Other specialty trade contractors (215 new jobs)

In Aiken County, South Carolina, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 1,407 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Out of the 100 4-digit NAICS industries, 44 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 56 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Aiken County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Nonresidential building construction industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 571 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Nonresidential building construction industry make up 18.9 percent of the total job loss in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Nonresidential building construction (571 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (322 jobs lost)
3. Management of companies and enterprises (210 jobs lost)
4. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (201 jobs lost)
5. Department stores (193 jobs lost)

Aiken County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Business support services industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 66.1 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has seen in the South Carolina, where the it saw a loss of 0.5 percent. The losses in the Business support services industry in Aiken County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 0.8 in percent of jobs in the Business support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (66.1 percent decline)
2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (62.8 percent decline)
3. Advertising and related services (58 percent decline)
4. General freight trucking (47.8 percent decline)
5. Logging (47.5 percent decline)

Aiken County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Activities related to credit intermediation industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 462.8 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Aiken County has expanded faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of South Carolina, where this industry saw a gain of 63.4 percent. The Activities related to credit intermediation industry in Aiken County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 49.5 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Activities related to credit intermediation (462.8 percent gain)
2. Special food services (341.2 percent gain)
3. Personal care services (209.2 percent gain)
4. Unclassified (195.7 percent gain)
5. Office administrative services (179.0 percent gain)

Total employment has decreased by 2.9 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in the State of South Carolina, which saw a gain of 3.2 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The losses in the area 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.

Aiken County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Aiken County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Special food services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 147.3 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Aiken County has expanded faster than the industry job growth experienced in South Carolina, where the industry took a gain of 3.2 percent. The Special food services industry in Aiken County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 1.6 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Special food services (147.3 percent gain)
2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (89.8 percent gain)
3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (88.7 percent gain)
4. Printing and related support activities (75.8 percent gain)
5. Activities related to credit intermediation (67.7 percent gain)

Aiken County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Business support services industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 66.3 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of South Carolina, where the industry reported a loss of 3.2 percent. The losses in the Business support services industry in Aiken County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 2 in percent of jobs in the Business support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (66.3 percent decline)
2. Unclassified (63.9 percent decline)
3. Lessors of real estate (46.3 percent decline)
4. Department stores (44.6 percent decline)
5. Other schools and instruction (39.3 percent decline)

Employment for all industries has decreased by 2 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is greater than percent in South Carolina, which experienced a gain of 2.2 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The losses in the area were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Aiken County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Department stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 329 jobs. The declines in the Department stores industry make up 19.2 percent of the total employment decline in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (329 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (291 jobs lost)
3. Nonresidential building construction (247 jobs lost)
4. Health and personal care stores (121 jobs lost)
5. Unclassified (82 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Aiken County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Employment services industry has grown the most with 342 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Employment services industry makes up 15.7 percent of the total number of new jobs in Aiken County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (342 new jobs)
2. Building equipment contractors (220 new jobs)
3. Architectural and engineering services (162 new jobs)
4. Building material and supplies dealers (151 new jobs)
5. Gasoline stations (96 new jobs)

Given the 107 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 40 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 67 industries reported a drop in employment.

In Aiken County, South Carolina, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 974 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 Aiken County, South Carolina

While the median household income saw a decline since 2000 in Aiken County, South Carolina, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in median income was the Hispanic category. This group felt a decline of 37.4 percent from 2000 to 2005. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Aiken County, undergoing a 85.9 percent increase in household income level, since the year 2005.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Aiken County accounted a medium-high median income for households of $44,330 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 2.1 percent higher than the median in South Carolina of $43,386 and this is 10.8 percent lower than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 32.6 percent less than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $29,890. In Aiken County, South Carolina White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $49,182 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 10.9 percent greater than the median household income in 2000. Hispanic in Aiken County, South Carolina , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $33,234, this income level is 25 percent less than the reported median household income for all households in the area. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Aiken County reported a median household income of $35,831, which was 19.2 percent less than the areas median level for all households. The Asian householders in the area have reported their median household incomes at $64,084. This median income level is 44.6 percent greater than the reported median household income for all households in the area.

The rate of poverty in Aiken County, South Carolina has increased by 1.7 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 13.8 percent to 15.5 percent.

The median household income in the area has declined from the inflation-adjusted values in 2000. The income level has decreased to $42,090, posting a 5.1 percent decline. Aiken County, South Carolina, in terms of percent of decline, ranks 16 of 20 counties in percent of decline for household income in South Carolina. Aiken County ranks 464 of 668 counties (or parishes) in terms of the decline in median household income in the United States.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Aiken County, South Carolina can be considered to have a medium-high rate of poverty among its population, accounting a rate of 13.8 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 27 percent of the 2000 residents living in poverty. People aged Under 5 years are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Aiken County, accounting 21.8 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.

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

Higher Education in Aiken County, South Carolina

In Aiken County, South Carolina according the 2000 Decennial Census, 23.2 percent of the White Alone, 9 percent of Black or African American, 40.6 percent of the Asian alone and 10 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

Aiken County, South Carolina may to understood as having a highly-educated population, with 20 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Aiken has a lower percent of highly educated individuals than the State of South Carolina's proportion of 20.4 percent and a lower percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.

In 2000, the Census reported that in Aiken County, South Carolina, a high proportion of the male population in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 31 percent achieving this level. The female population in Aiken have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men -- 22.8 percent (Men) versus 17.6 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area have achieved the High School Diploma category, with 32.4 percent of the female population achieving this education level.

Since the year 2000, Aiken 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 3.6 percent to a total of 23.6 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 South Carolina percent of 23 and less than the average US percent of 27.2.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of the male population that can be considered highly educated has decreased by 0.8 percent. As reported in 2005, 22.2 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 7.4 percent. By 2005, a total of 25 percent of the total female population achieved this high level of education.

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

Demographic Profile for Aiken County, South Carolina

Since the year 2000, a medium-high number of individuals have migrated to Aiken internationally. The migration from outside the US into Aiken accounts for 2.6 percent of all immigration into South Carolina. This level of international migration can be considered medium-high when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Aiken County, South Carolina to be 38.2 years of age. The median age in Aiken is greater than the median age for the State of South Carolina of 37.1. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in this median, when at that time it was 36.5 years old. With 24.2 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Aiken can be described as having a medium-high proportion of youths. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 62.1 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 13.7 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-low percent of the population base.

Aiken County, South Carolina had a total estimated population of 150,181 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, from the population in the year 2000 of 142,818. This growth signifies an increase of 5.2 percent. Aiken ranks 12 of 46 counties when calculating total change in population for South Carolina and the county ranks 396 of 3,141 counties when analyzing total county population change across the nation.

Aiken County, South Carolina has a population that is made up of 69.1 percent White, 25.7 percent African American, 0.8 percent Asian, and 3 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a high level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 29.5 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of South Carolina percent of 33.4. Since 2000, Aiken has increased in diversity when 28.2 percent of the total population were minorities.

When measuring the total land area, Aiken encompasses a total area of 1073 total square miles. The area has a medium-low population density of 140 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- St. Bernard, LA (141 per sq. mile ), Santa Rosa, FL (141 per sq. mile ), Gordon, GA (141 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Stephens, GA (140 per sq. mile ), Story, IA (140 per sq. mile ), Kennebec, ME (139 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Aiken County

In Aiken County, the census reported 66,114 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding a total of 3,050 residential units since 2001, or 4.8 percent.

According to the data, there is a large amount of real estate that is affordable in Aiken County, South Carolina. In 2005, 60.9 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Aiken County had a median home value in the year 2005 of $103,600, according to the American Community Survey. This value is less than the overall State of South Carolina 2005 home median value of $113,100 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $167,500 for the United States in the same year.

The owner-occupied dwellings in Aiken County, South Carolina have moderate increases from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $16,000, or 18.3 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $87,600.

Aiken County is made up of a medium proportion of high-valued homes. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 3.1 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

When compared to other counties in South Carolina, Aiken County is positioned 16 of 46 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 880 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Aiken County, South Carolina -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Aiken County, Administrative and waste services, Manufacturing, and the Retail Trade sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Administrative and waste services provides the most jobs and contributes 23.7 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 11,379 jobs. The Manufacturing and Retail Trade sectors account for 16.7 and 14.9 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

Administrative and waste services since the year 2001 lost the most jobs in Aiken County. The industry lost a total of 1,420 jobs, or 11.1 percent of the employment in the industry. This made up a total of 47.6 percent of the total jobs loss in the County.

Transportation and Warehousing is the industry with the largest change in employment since the year 2001 in Aiken County, increasing by 30.2 percent. This is greater than the rate of employment change across the nation of -1 percent. The State of South Carolina experienced a change in employment in the sector of 1.3 percent, in the recent period of 2001-2005.

In Aiken County, Administrative and waste services, Utilities and Construction industries, in terms of United States location quotient, are the most dominant in the region. The Administrative and waste services industry has a US LQ in the county of 3.24. This means the percent of total employment in the Administrative and waste services sector is 3.24 times greater than the US average, showing signs that Aiken may be an exporter of products or services of Administrative and waste services.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Aiken County, with the industry averaging 83 workers per each place of employment, being greater than the US industry average of 39 and greater than the State of South Carolina average establishment size of 53 for the Manufacturing industry.







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