In Anderson 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 Anderson County for 2006. The average industry job in Anderson County earned an annual wage of $84,250 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry wage in South Carolina of $36,760 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry at the United States Level of $48,011.

High-wage employment in Anderson County, South Carolina can be found in securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($77,655), chemical merchant wholesalers ($75,427), offices of real estate agents and brokers ($74,004) and offices of physicians ($63,872) 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.

Anderson County Wages have increased by 9.8% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Anderson County, South Carolina by a total of 9.8%. This is less than the growth in industry wages for the State of 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.

Anderson County Industry Wages Lag Behind South Carolina, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Anderson County, South Carolina when analyzed can be understood as being medium-low when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 12.4 percent lower than the state, which was reported to be $32,813. 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.

Anderson County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Anderson County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 78.2 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of South Carolina, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 1 percent. The losses in the Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry in Anderson County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 1.7 in percent of workers in the Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (78.2 percent decline)
2. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers (71.2 percent decline)
3. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores (59.9 percent decline)
4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (51.5 percent decline)
5. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (50.1 percent decline)

Total industry employment has decreased by 7.1 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in South Carolina, experiencing a gain of 3.2 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The losses were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.6 percent.

Anderson County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Management of companies and enterprises industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 327.0 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Anderson County has grow faster than the growth seen in the industry for South Carolina, where the industry took a gain of 44.7 percent. The Management of companies and enterprises industry in Anderson County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 3.5 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management of companies and enterprises (327.0 percent gain)
2. Other miscellaneous manufacturing (253.6 percent gain)
3. Highway, street, and bridge construction (233.2 percent gain)
4. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (166.2 percent gain)
5. Used merchandise stores (135.4 percent gain)

From the 107 4-digit NAICS industries, 46 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 61 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Anderson County

Given the industries in the area, the Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 565 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores industry make up 16.1 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores (565 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (435 jobs lost)
3. Building equipment contractors (347 jobs lost)
4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (301 jobs lost)
5. Department stores (212 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Anderson County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Full-service restaurants industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 535 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Full-service restaurants industry makes up 12.8 percent of the total growth in Anderson County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (535 new jobs)
2. Employment services (527 new jobs)
3. Services to buildings and dwellings (232 new jobs)
4. Other ambulatory health care services (199 new jobs)
5. Other amusement and recreation industries (160 new jobs)

In Anderson County, South Carolina, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 3,719 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 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.

Anderson County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Anderson County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Medical and diagnostic laboratories industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 206.0 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Anderson County has grow faster than the industry job growth experienced in South Carolina, where it saw a gain of 12.7 percent. The Medical and diagnostic laboratories industry in Anderson County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 2.9 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Medical and diagnostic laboratories (206.0 percent gain)
2. Other ambulatory health care services (201.1 percent gain)
3. Forging and stamping (106.8 percent gain)
4. Book, periodical, and music stores (50.0 percent gain)
5. Cement and concrete product manufacturing (45.2 percent gain)

Anderson County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 57.7 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the South Carolina, where the it saw a loss of 28.5 percent. The losses in the Unclassified industry in Anderson County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 12.1 percent in terms of employees in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (57.7 percent decline)
2. Computer systems design and related services (46.6 percent decline)
3. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (41.8 percent decline)
4. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (36.7 percent decline)
5. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (29.1 percent decline)

Total industry employment has decreased by 0.3 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in the State of South Carolina, experiencing a gain of 2.2 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The losses were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Anderson County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Other ambulatory health care services industry has added the most employment with 302 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Other ambulatory health care services industry makes up 14.3 percent of the total growth in Anderson County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other ambulatory health care services (302 new jobs)
2. Building equipment contractors (284 new jobs)
3. Full-service restaurants (187 new jobs)
4. Limited-service eating places (171 new jobs)
5. Health and personal care stores (90 new jobs)

From the 116 4-digit NAICS industries, 50 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 66 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Anderson County, South Carolina, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 163 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Anderson County

The Employment services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 441 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Employment services industry make up 29.7 percent of the employment lost during the period in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (441 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (190 jobs lost)
3. Unclassified (84 jobs lost)
4. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (66 jobs lost)
5. Nursing care facilities (53 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 Anderson County, South Carolina

Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 28.6 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $30,757. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Anderson County had a median household income level of $26,162, this was 39.2 percent less than the areas median level for all households. In Anderson County, South Carolina White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $45,422 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 5.5 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. The Asian headed households reported median household incomes of $40,175. This median income level is 6.7 percent less than the reported median household income, in the area, for all households. Hispanic headed households in Anderson County, South Carolina recorded a median income of $36,168, which is 16 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area.

The poverty rate in Anderson County, South Carolina has increased by 4.7 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 12 percent to 16.7 percent.

Contrasted against to other counties (or parishes) throughout the US, Anderson County, South Carolina can be understood to have a medium-low poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 12.0 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The Black or African American race/ethnicity population cohort, has the uppermost poverty rate with 25.5 percent of the 2000 residents living in poverty. People aged 5 years have the largest percent of population in poverty in Anderson County, accounting 19.4 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Anderson County accounted a medium-high median household income of $43,064 (2005 Dollars). This median is 0.7 percent lower than the median in South Carolina of $43,386 and the median is 14.1 percent lower than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

The areas median household income has declined from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $37,955, which amounts to a 11.9 percent decline. Anderson County, South Carolina, in terms of percentage of decline, ranks 6 of 20 counties in percent of decline for income levels in the State of South Carolina. Anderson County ranks 144 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing total percent of decline in median income in the US.

As the median household income witnessed a decline in the last five year in Anderson County, South Carolina, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in the household income level was the Black or African American Race/Ethnicity category. This category went through a decline of 16.2 percent since 2000. The White population group was least impacted by the household income decline in Anderson County, undergoing a 10.2 percent decline 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 Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson County, South Carolina is made up of a moderately-educated population, with 16 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Anderson counted a lower percent of population with this high education level 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 Anderson County, South Carolina according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 17.2 percent of the White Alone, 7.4 percent of Black or African American, 44.6 percent of the Asian alone and 17.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

From 2000, Anderson 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 1.6 percent to a total of 17.6 percent in 2005, according to the American Community Survey. The 2005 proportion of highly educated population is less than the State of South Carolina percent of 23 and less than the United States percent of 27.2.

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Anderson County, South Carolina, the largest educational attainment category for men is the High School Diploma category, with 31 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Anderson have on average achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 17.6 percent (Men) versus 14.6 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 34.2 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

Between 2000 and 2005, the percent of the male population that can be understood as highly educated has increased by 2.0 percent. As reported in 2005, 20 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 0.8 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 15.4 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 Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson County, South Carolina has a population that is comprised of 80 percent White, 16.8 percent African American, 0.6 percent Asian, and 1.6 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a high level of diversity, with 19.0 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of South Carolina percent of 33.4. Since 2000, Anderson has increased the percent of minority population when 18.1 percent of the population were minorities.

Anderson County, South Carolina had a total estimated population of 175,514 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the population in 2000 of 166,341. This growth represents an increase of 5.5 percent. Anderson ranks 10 of 46 counties when analyzing total population change in South Carolina and the county ranks 339 of 3,141 counties when analyzing total county population change across the nation.

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Anderson County, South Carolina to be 38.1 years old. The median age in Anderson is greater than the median age in the State of South Carolina of 37.1. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median, when the median age was 37.3 years old. With 23.9 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Anderson can be understood as having 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 62.2 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 13.9 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-low percent of the population base.

From 2000, a medium-low amount of people migrated to Anderson from another country. The international migration into Anderson accounts for 1.8 percent of immigration into the State of South Carolina. This percent of international migration is medium-low when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

In terms of total land area, Anderson spans a total area of 718 square miles. This area has a medium-high density of 244 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Kent, DE (244 per sq. mile ), Iredell, NC (245 per sq. mile ), Bay, MI (245 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Ouachita, LA (243 per sq. mile ), Bell, TX (242 per sq. mile ), Blair, PA (241 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Anderson County, South Carolina

The residential real estate values in Anderson County, South Carolina have moderate increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $14,900, or 16.9 percent, since their values in that year of $88,200.

Throughout the State of South Carolina, Anderson County ranks 15 of 46 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 672 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

Anderson County recorded median owner-occupied home value in the year 2005 of $103,100, accounted by the American Community Survey. This home value is less than the State of South Carolina 2005 home value of $113,100 and less than median home value of $167,500 for the rest of the nation in that year.

It can be understood that there is a large amount of housing that is affordable in Anderson County, South Carolina. In 2005, 61.9 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

Anderson County has a small, but present percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 0.9 percent owner-occupied dwelling are valued over a half a million dollars.

In Anderson County, the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division accounted for a total of 79,350 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding all together 4,557 homes since 2001, or 6.1 percent.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

Management of companies and enterprises is the industry that has seen the largest increase in jobs from the year 2001 to the present in Anderson County, growing by 236.7 percent. This is greater than the United States change in the sector jobs of 1.6 percent. The State of South Carolina encountered a change in industry employment of 8.8 percent, during the time since 2001.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 lost the most jobs in Anderson County. The sector dealt with a loss of 3,200 total jobs during the period, accounting for 18.3 percent of jobs in the industry. The losses in this industry made up 58.2 percent of all county employment losses since 2001.

In Anderson County, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services and Retail Trade industries, in terms of United States location quotient, are the most dominant in the region. The Manufacturing sector in the county has a location quotient of 2.32. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Manufacturing industry is 2.32 times more than the average percent in the United States, revealing signs that Anderson County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Manufacturing.

Anderson is the County that is ranked 11 of 47 total Counties compared to other Counties in State of South Carolina according to the relatively size of the employment base in the year 2005. This ranking has moved up since the year 2001, when it was ranked 8 of 47 Counties.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Anderson County, averaging 59 jobs per establishment, which is greater than the industry's national average of 39 and greater than the South Carolina typical size of 53 for the Manufacturing industry.

In Anderson County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services industries are the largest employment industries. The Manufacturing provides the most jobs and contributes 29.8 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 14,329 employees. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services industries total 17.3 and 12.9 percent of total employment, respectively.





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