Pickens County, South Carolina

In Pickens County, jobs in the office administrative services pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the office administrative services industry paid the average highest wages in Pickens County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Pickens County received an annual wage of $68,700 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the industry wage in South Carolina of $49,448 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $61,535.

Other top-pay jobs in Pickens County, South Carolina exsists in commercial equip. merchant wholesalers ($68,349), securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($67,628), industrial machinery manufacturing ($65,365) and apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers ($63,516) industries. Note: Click Graph Above 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.

Pickens County Wages have increased by 14.3% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Pickens County, South Carolina by a total of 14.3%. This is less than the growth in wages for the State of South Carolina and less than the growth in industry wages for the nation as a whole.

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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.

Pickens 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 Pickens County, South Carolina when analyzed can be understood as being relatively low when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 21.4 percent lower than the with an state average of $32,813. The average pay was less 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.

Pickens County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

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Pickens County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Nondepository credit intermediation industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 81.1 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of South Carolina, where the industry felt a gain of 25 percent. The losses in the Nondepository credit intermediation industry in Pickens County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 18.9 in percent of jobs in the Nondepository credit intermediation industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Nondepository credit intermediation (81.1 percent decline)
2. Elementary and secondary schools (74.4 percent decline)
3. Civic and social organizations (71.6 percent decline)
4. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (58 percent decline)
5. Industrial machinery manufacturing (57.3 percent decline)

Pickens County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Land subdivision industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 346.3 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Pickens County has added employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in South Carolina, where this industry saw a gain of 0.8 percent. The Land subdivision industry in Pickens County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 10.2 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Land subdivision (346.3 percent gain)
2. Other personal services (313.0 percent gain)
3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (219.4 percent gain)
4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage (114.3 percent gain)
5. Private households (92.4 percent gain)

The total number of jobs has decreased by 2.5 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. This is greater than percent in the State of South Carolina, experiencing a gain of 3.2 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Pickens County

The Limited-service eating places industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 517 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 18.4 percent of the total number of new jobs in Pickens County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (517 new jobs)
2. Other general merchandise stores (338 new jobs)
3. Full-service restaurants (267 new jobs)
4. Services to buildings and dwellings (245 new jobs)
5. Offices of other health practitioners (196 new jobs)

Given the 82 4-digit NAICS industries, 44 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 38 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

In Pickens County, South Carolina, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 712 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Pickens County

Given the industries in the area, the Fabric mills industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 1,453 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Fabric mills industry make up 44.5 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Pickens County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Fabric mills (1,453 jobs lost)
2. Nondepository credit intermediation (359 jobs lost)
3. Gasoline stations (252 jobs lost)
4. Elementary and secondary schools (156 jobs lost)
5. Building finishing contractors (92 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.

Pickens County One-Year Industry Employment Change

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Pickens County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Unclassified industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 42.3 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 Pickens County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 12.1 percent in terms of employees in the Unclassified industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (42.3 percent decline)
2. Other financial investment activities (33.3 percent decline)
3. Activities related to real estate (32.8 percent decline)
4. Book, periodical, and music stores (31.7 percent decline)
5. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (23.2 percent decline)

Pickens County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Office administrative services industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 211.3 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Pickens County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for South Carolina, where the industry felt a loss of 14.2 percent. The Office administrative services industry in Pickens County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 5.7 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Office administrative services (211.3 percent gain)
2. Computer systems design and related services (149.1 percent gain)
3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (110.0 percent gain)
4. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores (85.0 percent gain)
5. Lessors of real estate (34.8 percent gain)

Total employment has increased by 3.5 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are greater than percent in the State of South Carolina, experiencing a gain of 2.2 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains felt were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Pickens County

The Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry has grown the most with 247 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry makes up 20.3 percent of the total number of new jobs in Pickens County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (247 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (211 new jobs)
3. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing (180 new jobs)
4. Services to buildings and dwellings (84 new jobs)
5. Office administrative services (37 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Pickens County

Given the industries in the area, the Fabric mills industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 101 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Fabric mills industry make up 15.5 percent of the total employment decline in Pickens County, South Carolina.

Top 5 Industries
1. Fabric mills (101 jobs lost)
2. Building material and supplies dealers (94 jobs lost)
3. Building equipment contractors (42 jobs lost)
4. Building finishing contractors (35 jobs lost)
5. Other professional and technical services (32 jobs lost)

In Pickens County, South Carolina, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 941 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

From the 94 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 50 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 44 industries reported employment loss in the 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 Pickens County, South Carolina

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When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Pickens County, South Carolina can be considered to have a medium-high poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 13.7 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The Asian race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 39.4 percent of the 2000 population living in poverty. People that are of the age 75 years and over are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Pickens County, reporting 14.6 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

In Pickens County, South Carolina White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $43,391 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 2.4 percent greater than the median income in 2000. Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 35.8 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $27,208. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Pickens County reported an income level of $53,277, this was 25.7 percent greater than the median income level in this area. Hispanic households in Pickens County, South Carolina reported a median household income of $34,578, this median household income is 18.4 percent less than the areas median income level for all households. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $25,333. This household income level is 40.2 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Pickens County accounted a medium-high median household income of $42,370 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 2.4 percent lower than the median in State of South Carolina of $43,386 and this is 16 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

The household income has declined from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $41,162, which amounts to a 2.9 percent decline. Pickens County, South Carolina, when analyzing percentage of decline, ranks 18 of 20 counties in percent of decline for household income in South Carolina. Pickens County ranks 567 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing total percent of decline in household income across the nation.

While household income level experienced a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Pickens County, South Carolina, the Race/Ethnicity group that went through the most dramatic decline in median income was the American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity category. This category went through a decline of 54.6 percent since the year 2000. The Black or African American population category was least influenced by the median household income decline in Pickens County, seeing a 3.4 percent increase in median household income from 2000 to 2005.

The poverty rate in Pickens County, South Carolina has declined by 0.8 percent from the rates reported in the Decennial Census, moving from 13.7 percent to 12.9 percent.

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

Higher Education in Pickens County, South Carolina

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In Pickens County, South Carolina as reported in the 2000 Census, 19.2 percent of the White Alone, 9.6 percent of Black or African American, 68.8 percent of the Asian alone and 12.8 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

From 2000, Pickens 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 3.0 percent to a total of 22 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 South Carolina percent of 23 and less than the national percent of 27.2.

Reported by the 2000 Census in Pickens County, South Carolina, many men in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 28.8 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Pickens have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men -- 21 percent (Men) versus 17.2 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area have achieved the High School Diploma category, with 32.6 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has increased by 4.2 percent. In the year 2005, 25.2 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 1.8 percent. By 2005, a total of 19 percent of the total female population achieved this high level of education.

Pickens County, South Carolina may to understood as having a moderately-educated working age population, with 19 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Pickens has a lower percent of the population with at least a Bachelors than the State of South Carolina's proportion of 20.4 percent and a lower percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.

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

Demographic Profile for Pickens County, South Carolina

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Pickens County, South Carolina had a total estimated population of 113,575 for the year 2005. The total population has increased, from the population in the year 2000 of 110,986. This growth represents an increase of 2.3 percent. Pickens ranks 17 of 46 counties when analyzing total population change in South Carolina and the county ranks 713 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Pickens County, South Carolina to be 33.4 years of age. The median in Pickens is less than the median age in South Carolina of 37.1. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median age, when it was 32.7 years old. With 20.8 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Pickens can be understood as having a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a relatively high representation within the population, making up 66.8 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 12.4 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a medium-low percent of the population base.

When measuring the total land area, Pickens extends a total area of 497 square miles. This area has a medium-high average area density of 229 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Franklin, KY (229 per sq. mile ), Androscoggin, ME (230 per sq. mile ), Walton, GA (230 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Bullitt, KY (229 per sq. mile ), Charlotte, FL (227 per sq. mile ), Windham, CT (226 per sq. mile ).

Estimated since the year 2000, a high amount of people migrated to Pickens from another country. The international migration into Pickens makes up 3.5 percent of all immigration into South Carolina. This amount of international migration is high when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

Pickens County, South Carolina has a population that is comprised of 88.6 percent White, 6.6 percent African American, 1.5 percent Asian, and 2.3 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a modest level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 10.4 percent minorities. This is less than the State of South Carolina percent of 33.4. Since 2000, Pickens has increased the percent of minority population when 9.8 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

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

Housing Report for Pickens County, South Carolina

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The residential housing values in Pickens County, South Carolina have moderate increases since the Census values accounted for in the year 2000. The values have increased by $13,900, or 14.5 percent, from their 2000 value of $96,100.

Pickens County recorded median owner-occupied home value in the year 2005 of $110,000, published by the American Community Survey. This is less than the South Carolina 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $113,100 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

Throughout the State of South Carolina, Pickens County stands 13 of 46 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 612 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

There seems to be a large amount of real estate that is affordable in Pickens County, South Carolina. In 2005, 59.9 percent of the homes were valued under $125,000.

In Pickens County, the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division accounted for a total of 49,923 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding in all 2,994 housing units since the year 2001, or 6.4 percent.

Pickens County may be be described as having a medium proportion of residential real estate that is high priced. In 2005, the American Community Survey reports that 2.1 percent of the houses are valued over a half a million dollars.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Pickens County, South Caroli...

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

Other services, except public administration is the industry that has grown the most in terms of employment from 2001-2005 in Pickens County, with an employment growth of 22.9 percent. This is greater than the change of total jobs in the industry for the United States of 2.8 percent. The State of South Carolina experienced a change in employment in the sector of 1.2 percent, in the last 5 years.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 lost the most jobs in Pickens County. The sector dealt with a loss of 1,793 total jobs during the period, accounting for 22.7 percent of industry's employment. The industry declines made up 80.2 percent of the total loss in employment during the period.

Pickens County is ranked at 15 of 47 Counties throughout the 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 14 of 47 Counties.

In Pickens County, Accommodation and food services, Manufacturing and Utilities are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Accommodation and food services sector has a United State LQ of 1.89. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Accommodation and food services industry is 1.89 times greater than the US average, showing signs that Pickens County may specialize, or be an exporter of Accommodation and food services.

The Manufacturing sector has decreased the most in local industry presence in Pickens County since the year 2001. The industry went from accounting for 28.3 percent of total employment for the year 2001 to 22.8 percent of employment in 2005.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Pickens County. The industry averages 44 jobs per establishment, which is greater than the industry's average at the national level of 39 and less than the South Carolina typical size of 53 for the Manufacturing industry.

In Pickens County, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services, and the Retail Trade sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Manufacturing is the largest employment industry and makes up 22.8 percent of the total county employment. This totals 6,115 individuals. The Accommodation and food services and Retail Trade industries make up 18.6 and 17 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

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