In Hardeman County, jobs in the health and personal care stores pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the health and personal care stores industry reported the top wages in Hardeman County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Hardeman County received a wage of $107,150 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is greater than the industry pay the State of Tennessee of $30,466 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $30,135.

Top-pay jobs in Hardeman County, Tennessee exsists in electronic markets and agents and brokers ($42,775), automobile dealers ($34,848), general freight trucking ($34,005) and offices of dentists ($29,590) 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.

Hardeman County Wages have increased by 32.0% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in Hardeman County, Tennessee by a total of 32.0%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for Tennessee and greater 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.

Hardeman County Industry Wages Lag Behind Tennessee, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Hardeman County, Tennessee can be described as medium-high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 12.5 percent lower than the state, which was reported to be $36,146. The average industry wage was less than the US average pay 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.

Hardeman County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Of the 20 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 12 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 8 industries reported a drop in employment.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Hardeman County

Given the industries in the area, the Depository credit intermediation industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 64 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Depository credit intermediation industry make up 30.9 percent of the total employment decline in Hardeman County, Tennessee.

Top 5 Industries
1. Depository credit intermediation (64 jobs lost)
2. Automobile dealers (34 jobs lost)
3. Other specialty trade contractors (28 jobs lost)
4. Limited-service eating places (27 jobs lost)
5. Logging (15 jobs lost)

In Hardeman County, Tennessee, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 141 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Hardeman County

The Sawmills and wood preservation industry has grown the most with 48 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Sawmills and wood preservation industry makes up 32.6 percent of the total number of new jobs in Hardeman County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Sawmills and wood preservation (48 new jobs)
2. Offices of physicians (31 new jobs)
3. General freight trucking (30 new jobs)
4. Building equipment contractors (15 new jobs)
5. Offices of dentists (11 new jobs)

The total number of jobs has decreased by 2.6 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than growth in the State of Tennessee, which went through a gain of 3.3 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.6 percent.

Hardeman County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Offices of physicians industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 104.4 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Hardeman County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Tennessee, where the industry felt a gain of 21.6 percent. The Offices of physicians industry in Hardeman County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 12.4 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Offices of physicians (104.4 percent gain)
2. Building equipment contractors (58.7 percent gain)
3. Offices of dentists (58.6 percent gain)
4. Sawmills and wood preservation (36.9 percent gain)
5. General freight trucking (32.4 percent gain)

Hardeman County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other specialty trade contractors industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 55 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Tennessee, where the industry reported a gain of 28.5 percent. The losses in the Other specialty trade contractors industry in Hardeman County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 22.3 in percent of workers in the Other specialty trade contractors industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other specialty trade contractors (55 percent decline)
2. Traveler accommodation (48.3 percent decline)
3. Residential building construction (40 percent decline)
4. Automobile dealers (39.1 percent decline)
5. Logging (37.9 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.

Hardeman County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Hardeman County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Services to buildings and dwellings industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 50.0 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Hardeman County has added employment faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Tennessee, where the industry took a gain of 4.7 percent. The Services to buildings and dwellings industry in Hardeman County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 3.1 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Services to buildings and dwellings (50.0 percent gain)
2. Other wood product manufacturing (41.7 percent gain)
3. Other specialty trade contractors (36.0 percent gain)
4. Building equipment contractors (28.0 percent gain)
5. Logging (20.0 percent gain)

Hardeman County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Accounting and bookkeeping services industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 50 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Tennessee, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 8.4 percent. The losses in the Accounting and bookkeeping services industry in Hardeman County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 3.8 percent in terms of employees in the Accounting and bookkeeping services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Accounting and bookkeeping services (50 percent decline)
2. Sawmills and wood preservation (19.7 percent decline)
3. Automotive repair and maintenance (19.1 percent decline)
4. Private households (14.3 percent decline)
5. Legal services (10.3 percent decline)

Employment for all industries has increased by 0.1 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is less than percent in Tennessee, which went through a gain of 1.9 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The gains the area experienced were less than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.0 percent.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Hardeman County

The Sawmills and wood preservation industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 43 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Sawmills and wood preservation industry make up 73.4 percent of the employment lost during the period in Hardeman County, Tennessee.

Top 5 Industries
1. Sawmills and wood preservation (43 jobs lost)
2. Automotive repair and maintenance (4 jobs lost)
3. Other general merchandise stores (4 jobs lost)
4. Accounting and bookkeeping services (3 jobs lost)
5. Legal services (2 jobs lost)

In Hardeman County, Tennessee, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 4 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

From the 22 4-digit NAICS industries, 7 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 11 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Hardeman County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Other wood product manufacturing industry has grown the most with 29 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Other wood product manufacturing industry makes up 32.6 percent of the total employment growth in Hardeman County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other wood product manufacturing (29 new jobs)
2. Gasoline stations (10 new jobs)
3. Building equipment contractors (9 new jobs)
4. General freight trucking (8 new jobs)
5. Other specialty trade contractors (6 new jobs)





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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 Hardeman County, Tennessee

Black or African American headed households had a median household income that was 18.7 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $27,674. Hispanic in Hardeman County, Tennessee recorded a median income of $52,796, which is 55 percent greater than the median reported for all households in the area. The Asian headed households reported median household incomes of $47,531. This median is 39.6 percent greater 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 Hardeman County reported an income level of $85,034, which was 149.7 percent greater than the areas median level for all households. In Hardeman County, Tennessee White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $36,791 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 8 percent greater than the median household income in 2000.

Contrasted against to other counties (or parishes) throughout the US, Hardeman County, Tennessee can be considered to have a relatively high poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 19.7 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Black or African American race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 26.8 percent of the population in 2000 living in poverty. Individuals aged Under 5 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in Hardeman County, with 27.1 percent of this age cohort living in poverty.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Hardeman County had a relatively low median income for all households of $34,060 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 24.9 percent lower than the median in State of Tennessee of $42,541 and the median household income is 44.3 percent lower than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.







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

Higher Education in Hardeman County, Tennessee

Hardeman County, Tennessee has a less-educated 2000 population, with 7.8 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Hardeman is reported having a lower percent of the population with at least a Bachelors than the State of Tennessee's proportion of 19.6 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

In Hardeman County, Tennessee according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 9.4 percent of the White Alone, 5 percent of Black or African American, 19.4 percent of the Asian alone and 0 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Hardeman County, Tennessee, the largest educational attainment category for men is the High School Diploma category, with 37.4 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Hardeman on average have achieved a greater level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 7.4 percent (Men) versus 8.2 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women in this areas is High School Diploma category, with 38.6 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.





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

Demographic Profile for Hardeman County, Tennessee

Hardeman County, Tennessee had a population of 28,170 in 2005. The estimated population has increased, since its 2000 population of 28,137. This growth denotes an increase of 0.1 percent. Hardeman ranks 75 of 95 counties when analyzing total population change in Tennessee and the county ranks 1,886 of 3,141 counties when analyzing total county population change across the nation.

From 2000, a low number of individuals have migrated to Hardeman from outside the country. The immigration into Hardeman accounts for 0 percent of the total international migration into the State of Tennessee. This level of international migration can be considered low when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

Hardeman County, Tennessee has a population that is comprised of 57.3 percent White, 40.4 percent African American, 0.5 percent Asian, and 1.2 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a very high level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 42.1 percent of the population being minorities. This is greater than the State of Tennessee percent of 20.9. Since 2000, Hardeman has decreased the percent of minority makeup when 42.2 percent of the population were minorities.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Hardeman County, Tennessee to be 37.1 years of age. The median in Hardeman is less than the median age in Tennessee of 37.3. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 36.1 years of age. With 21.9 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Hardeman can be described as being made up of a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a relatively high presence of the population, with 65.6 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 12.5 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

When calculating the total land area, Hardeman spans a total area of 668 square miles. The county has a low density of 42 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Clinton, PA (42 per sq. mile ), Sioux, IA (42 per sq. mile ), Kerr, TX (42 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Baker, FL (42 per sq. mile ), Osceola, MI (42 per sq. mile ), Appomattox, VA (42 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Hardeman County, Tennessee

Hardeman County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2000 of $59,900, according to the Decennial Census. This home value is less than the State of Tennessee 2000 home value of $93,000 and less than median home value of $119,600 for the rest of the nation in that year.

The State of Tennessee, Hardeman County ranks 52 of 95 in terms of growth of new housing structures between 2001 and 2005. The county stands 1,434 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

In Hardeman County, the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division accounted for a total of 11,200 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding all together 311 housing units since the year 2001, or 2.9 percent.

There is a large amount of affordable housing in Hardeman County, Tennessee. In 2000, 91.4 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Hardeman County, Tennessee -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Manufacturing has the largest employers in Hardeman County, with the industry averaging 67 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the industry's average at the national level of 39 and greater than the Tennessee average of 56 for the Manufacturing industry.

The Health care and social assistance industry has decreased the most in industries presence in Hardeman County, from the year 2001 to 2005, accounting for 9.8 percent of total employment in 2001 to 0 percent of employment in 2005.

Professional and technical services is an attractive industry due to its high level of job growth since the year 2001 in Hardeman County, growing in new jobs by 37.5 percent. This is greater than the national sector change of 2.6 percent. The State of Tennessee faced a industry job change of 6.6 percent, from 2001 to 2005.

In Hardeman County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Manufacturing produces the largest number of jobs in the area accounting for 38.6 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 2,001 employees. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services industries make up 13.2 and 4.2 percent of total employment, respectively.

In Hardeman County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade and Transportation and Warehousing industries, in terms of United States location quotient, are the most dominant in the region. The Manufacturing sector has a United State LQ of 3.01. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Manufacturing industry is 3.01 times greater than the national average, signifying that Hardeman County may specialize, or be an exporter of Manufacturing.

Hardeman County is ranked number 58 of 96 Counties in the State of Tennessee in terms the size of total employment in 2005. This ranking has moved up between the years 2001 and 2005. In 2001, the County was ranked 57 of 96 Counties.





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