In Greenwood County, jobs in the other financial investment activities pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the other financial investment activities industry paid the average highest wages in Greenwood County for 2006. The average industry job in Greenwood County received a wage of $85,287 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The pay is greater than the industry wage in South Carolina of $51,814 and less than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $120,327.

Other top-pay jobs in Greenwood County, South Carolina are present in offices of physicians ($69,890), nonresidential building construction ($69,096), outpatient care centers ($66,526) and management of companies and enterprises ($62,250) 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.

Greenwood County Wages have increased by 12.1% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Greenwood County, South Carolina by a total of 12.1%. This is less than the growth in industry wages for South Carolina 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.

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

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The average total wages in all industries in Greenwood County, South Carolina when analyzed can be described as medium-high when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 5.7 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $32,813. The overall 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.

Greenwood County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Greenwood County

The Limited-service eating places industry has added the most employment with 307 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 22.5 percent of the total employment growth in Greenwood County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (307 new jobs)
2. Full-service restaurants (247 new jobs)
3. Health and personal care stores (101 new jobs)
4. Highway, street, and bridge construction (90 new jobs)
5. Offices of physicians (88 new jobs)

From the 72 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 35 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 37 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Greenwood County, South Carolina, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 2,488 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Greenwood County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Grocery stores industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 293 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Grocery stores industry make up 19.9 percent of the total job loss in Greenwood County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Grocery stores (293 jobs lost)
2. Employment services (185 jobs lost)
3. Building material and supplies dealers (121 jobs lost)
4. Services to buildings and dwellings (106 jobs lost)
5. Child day care services (100 jobs lost)

Total industry employment has decreased by 9.7 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than growth in South Carolina, which went through a gain of 3.2 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The losses were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Greenwood County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Office administrative services industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 320.8 percent from 2001 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Greenwood County has increased employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in South Carolina, where this industry saw a gain of 5.1 percent. The Office administrative services industry in Greenwood County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 37.6 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Office administrative services (320.8 percent gain)
2. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (261.8 percent gain)
3. Other personal services (153.8 percent gain)
4. Activities related to credit intermediation (117.2 percent gain)
5. Outpatient care centers (92.5 percent gain)

Greenwood County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Commercial machinery repair and maintenance industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 57.4 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of South Carolina, where the industry felt a loss of 22.4 percent. The losses in the Commercial machinery repair and maintenance industry in Greenwood County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 9.6 percent in terms of employment in the Commercial machinery repair and maintenance industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (57.4 percent decline)
2. Other miscellaneous store retailers (53.2 percent decline)
3. Grocery stores (44.4 percent decline)
4. Furniture stores (44.3 percent decline)
5. Insurance carriers (40.6 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.

Greenwood County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Greenwood County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 56.9 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 South Carolina, where the industry sector experienced a loss of 28.5 percent. The losses in the Unclassified industry in Greenwood County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 12.1 in percent of workers in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (56.9 percent decline)
2. Offices of real estate agents and brokers (54.8 percent decline)
3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (54 percent decline)
4. Offices of other health practitioners (45.6 percent decline)
5. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores (39.9 percent decline)

Total employment has decreased by 1.8 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is greater than growth in South Carolina, experiencing a gain of 2.2 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The losses were greater than than the gain felt at the national level of 2.0 percent.

Greenwood County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Computer systems design and related services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 147.1 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Greenwood County has expanded faster than the growth seen in the industry for South Carolina, where this industry saw a gain of 3.3 percent. The Computer systems design and related services industry in Greenwood County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 6.8 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Computer systems design and related services (147.1 percent gain)
2. Management of companies and enterprises (65.7 percent gain)
3. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (56.9 percent gain)
4. Home furnishings stores (21.7 percent gain)
5. Drycleaning and laundry services (17.4 percent gain)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Greenwood County

The Other amusement and recreation industries industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 119 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Other amusement and recreation industries industry make up 12.2 percent of the employment lost during the period in Greenwood County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other amusement and recreation industries (119 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (116 jobs lost)
3. Employment services (95 jobs lost)
4. Other general merchandise stores (77 jobs lost)
5. Building material and supplies dealers (58 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Greenwood County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Management of companies and enterprises industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 101 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Management of companies and enterprises industry makes up 22.2 percent of the total growth in Greenwood County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management of companies and enterprises (101 new jobs)
2. Full-service restaurants (50 new jobs)
3. Offices of physicians (36 new jobs)
4. Computer systems design and related services (25 new jobs)
5. Building equipment contractors (24 new jobs)

In Greenwood County, South Carolina, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 426 total jobs from 2005 to 2006.

Out of the 81 4-digit NAICS industries, 44 reported job growth in the duration of the year and 36 industry sectors reported declines during the 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 Greenwood County, South Carolina

As the median household income witnessed a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, the Race/Ethnicity category that felt the biggest decline in the household income level was the American Indian and Alaska Native category. This category saw a decline of 1387455 percent since 2000. The White Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Greenwood County, seeing a 1.7 percent increase in household income level, since the year 2005.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Greenwood County, South Carolina may be understood as having a medium-high poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 14.2 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The Hispanic race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 51.2 percent of the population in 2000 living in poverty. Individuals aged Under 5 years have the largest percent of population in poverty in Greenwood County, having 23.1 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.

The poverty rate in Greenwood County, South Carolina has increased by 1.8 percent from the levels reported in the Decennial Census of 2000, moving from 14.2 percent to 16 percent.

The median household income has declined from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $35,381, representing a 12.9 percent decline. Greenwood County, South Carolina, when analyzing percentage of decline, ranks 3 of 20 counties in percent of decline for median household income in the State of South Carolina. Greenwood County ranks 102 of 668 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the decline in median household income in the United States.

The Asian headed households reported median household incomes of $72,833. This median is 79.4 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Greenwood County had a median household income level of $48,053, this was 18.4 percent greater than the median income level in this area. In Greenwood County, South Carolina White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $45,698 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 12.6 percent greater than the median in the year 2000. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 25.3 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $30,347. Hispanic households in Greenwood County, South Carolina , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $28,154, this median household income is 30.7 percent less than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Greenwood County had a medium-high median income for households of $40,601 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 6.9 percent lower than the median income in State of South Carolina of $43,386 and the income level is 21 percent lower than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

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

Higher Education in Greenwood County, South Carolina

From the years 2000 to 2005, the proportion of the male population that could be considered highly educated has increased by 5.0 percent. In the year 2005, 26 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 4.4 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 21.8 percent of the female population having received at least a Bachelors Degree.

In Greenwood County, South Carolina as reported in the 2000 Census, 23.8 percent of the White Alone, 7 percent of Black or African American, 43.2 percent of the Asian alone and 5 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Greenwood County, South Carolina is made up of a moderately-educated population of the working age, with 19 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Greenwood has 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 national average of 24.4 percent.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Greenwood County, South Carolina, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 28.4 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Greenwood have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 20.6 percent (Men) versus 17.4 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 31 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

Since 2000, Greenwood 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 4.8 percent to a total of 23.8 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 2005 State of South Carolina percent of 23 and less than the US percent of 27.2.

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

Demographic Profile for Greenwood County, South Carolina

By measuring total land area, Greenwood spans a total area of 456 square miles. The county has a medium-low density of 149 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Stanly, NC (149 per sq. mile ), Troup, GA (150 per sq. mile ), Faulkner, AR (150 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Henry, VA (148 per sq. mile ), Davie, NC (148 per sq. mile ), Eau Claire, WI (148 per sq. mile ).

Greenwood County, South Carolina has a population that is made of 62.6 percent White, 31.8 percent African American, 0.9 percent Asian, and 4.1 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a high level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 36.8 percent of the population being minorities. This is greater than the State of South Carolina percent of 33.4. Since 2000, Greenwood has increased in diversity when 35.2 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

From 2000, a high number of individuals have migrated to Greenwood internationally. The international migration into Greenwood makes up 2.4 percent of the total migration into the State of South Carolina. This percent of immigration can be considered high when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Greenwood County, South Carolina to be 36.3 years old. The median age in Greenwood is less than the median age for the State of South Carolina of 37.1. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 35.3 years old. With 24.5 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Greenwood can be understood 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 61.5 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 13.9 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low proportion of the area population base.

Greenwood County, South Carolina had a total estimated population of 67,979 in the year 2005. The population has increased, since the 2000 total population of 66,334. This growth represents an increase of 2.5 percent. Greenwood ranks 19 of 46 counties when calculating total change in population for South Carolina and the county ranks 914 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

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

Housing Report for Greenwood County, South Carolina

In the State of South Carolina, Greenwood County ranks 23 of 46 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 1,374 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

In Greenwood County, the census reported 29,623 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding all together 872 residential units since 2001, or 3 percent.

The owner-occupied dwellings in Greenwood County, South Carolina have moderate increases since their reported values in 2000. The values have increased by $9,300, or 11.5 percent, since 2000 when they were valued at $81,200.

Greenwood County had a median home value in the year 2005 of $90,500, published by 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 home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

There is a large amount of housing that is affordable in Greenwood County, South Carolina. In 2005, 68.6 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.

Greenwood County may be be described as having a medium percentage of homes that are high in price. In 2005, the American Community Survey reports that 1.1 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

Professional and technical services has had the highest level of job growth from 2001-2005 in Greenwood County, rising by 103.5 percent. This is greater than the United States industry change in employment of 2.6 percent. The State of South Carolina experienced a change in employment in the sector of 7.1 percent, in the course of time since 2001.

In Greenwood 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 33.4 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 7,744 individuals. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance sectors provide 14.7 and 9.2 percent of all employment.

Manufacturing has the largest businesses in Greenwood County. In the County, the industry averages 94 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the US industry average of 39 and greater than the South Carolina average establishment size of 53 for the Manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 lost the most jobs in Greenwood County. The sector faced a loss of 2,618 jobs during the period, or 25.3 percent of industry's employment. The industry declines made up 67.6 percent of the total jobs loss in the County.

In Greenwood County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade and Arts, entertainment, and recreation have the highest US LQ in 2005. The Manufacturing sector in the county has a location quotient of 2.6. The level of employment in the Manufacturing industry is 2.6 times greater than the national average, signifying that Greenwood specializes in Manufacturing.

Greenwood County ranks 18 of 47 Counties throughout the State of South Carolina in terms of total 2005 employment. The County’s employment ranking has moved up since the year 2001, when it was ranked 17 of 47 Counties.

The Manufacturing has seen the largest decrease in industry presence in Greenwood County since the year 2001. The industry went from accounting for 41 percent of total employment for the year 2001 to 33.4 percent in the year 2005.



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