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

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Employment in the other financial investment activities industry paid the average highest wages in Maury County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Maury County was paid an annual wage of $83,731 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is less than the industry pay the State of Tennessee of $178,564 and less than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $120,327.

Top-pay jobs in Maury County, Tennessee can be found in motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers ($74,083), chemical merchant wholesalers ($67,078), management and technical consulting services ($61,356) and management of companies and enterprises ($61,015) 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.

Maury County Wages have increased by 14.6% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Maury County, Tennessee by a total of 14.6%. This is less than the growth in wages for the State of Tennessee 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.

Maury County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Maury County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Department stores industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 64.7 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Tennessee, where the industry reported a loss of 37.5 percent. The losses in the Department stores industry in Maury County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States lost 11 in percent of workers in the Department stores industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (64.7 percent decline)
2. Electronics and appliance stores (49.4 percent decline)
3. Other financial investment activities (45.8 percent decline)
4. Other specialty trade contractors (44.4 percent decline)
5. Nonresidential building construction (43.6 percent decline)

Employment for all industries has decreased by 3.1 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in Tennessee, which saw a gain of 3.3 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The losses felt were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 percent.

Maury County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Office administrative services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 2660.0 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Maury County has expanded faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Tennessee, where it saw a gain of 34 percent. The Office administrative services industry in Maury County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 37.6 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Office administrative services (2660.0 percent gain)
2. Other general merchandise stores (715.2 percent gain)
3. Other schools and instruction (248.9 percent gain)
4. Specialized freight trucking (179.5 percent gain)
5. Individual and family services (163.5 percent gain)

In Maury County, Tennessee, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 838 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2001 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Out of the 74 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 22 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 51 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Maury County

The Department stores industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 398 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Department stores industry make up 33.7 percent of the total employment decline in Maury County, Tennessee.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (398 jobs lost)
2. Building equipment contractors (183 jobs lost)
3. Gasoline stations (162 jobs lost)
4. Other specialty trade contractors (91 jobs lost)
5. Nonresidential building construction (77 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Maury County

The Other general merchandise stores industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 548 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Other general merchandise stores industry makes up 16.2 percent of the total employment growth in Maury County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (548 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (364 new jobs)
3. Automotive repair and maintenance (265 new jobs)
4. Individual and family services (208 new jobs)
5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers (169 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.

Maury County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Maury County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Specialized freight trucking industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 245.8 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Maury County has grow faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Tennessee, where the industry took a gain of 4.8 percent. The Specialized freight trucking industry in Maury County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 3.5 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Specialized freight trucking (245.8 percent gain)
2. Clothing stores (86.9 percent gain)
3. Office administrative services (71.1 percent gain)
4. Unclassified (55.8 percent gain)
5. Other motor vehicle dealers (48.6 percent gain)

The total number of jobs has increased by 3 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is greater than percent in the State of Tennessee, experiencing a gain of 1.9 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.0 percent.

Maury County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Business support services industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 53.4 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Tennessee, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 1.6 percent. The losses in the Business support services industry in Maury County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 2 percent in terms of employment in the Business support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Business support services (53.4 percent decline)
2. Other miscellaneous store retailers (41 percent decline)
3. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers (30.1 percent decline)
4. Other schools and instruction (22.7 percent decline)
5. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (21.2 percent decline)

Out of the 78 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 28 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 49 industries reported a drop in employment.

In Maury County, Tennessee, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 771 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Maury County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the General freight trucking industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 97 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the General freight trucking industry make up 18.4 percent of the total employment decline in Maury County, Tennessee.

Top 5 Industries
1. General freight trucking (97 jobs lost)
2. Business support services (65 jobs lost)
3. Gasoline stations (64 jobs lost)
4. Other miscellaneous store retailers (50 jobs lost)
5. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers (34 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Maury County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Automotive repair and maintenance industry has grown the most with 129 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Automotive repair and maintenance industry makes up 11.4 percent of the total number of new jobs in Maury County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Automotive repair and maintenance (129 new jobs)
2. Individual and family services (99 new jobs)
3. Building material and supplies dealers (87 new jobs)
4. Employment services (77 new jobs)
5. Office administrative services (57 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 Maury County, Tennessee

Contrasted against to other counties (or parishes) throughout the US, Maury County, Tennessee can be recognized as having a medium-low rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 10.9 percent of people living in a family with an income below the poverty level in 1999. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity population cohort, has the uppermost poverty rate with 27.8 percent of the 2000 residents living in poverty. People aged Under 5 years have the largest percent of population in poverty in Maury County, having 17.7 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

While the median household income saw a decline in the last five year in Maury County, Tennessee, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in median household income was the Asian Race/Ethnicity category. This category went through a decline of 452089.5 percent since the year 2000. The Black or African American Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Maury County, experiencing a 14 percent decline in household income level, since the year 2005.

Compared to counties across the United States, Maury County accounted a relatively high household income of $48,661 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 12.6 percent higher than the household income median in State of Tennessee of $42,541 and the median household income is 1 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

In Maury County, Tennessee White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $51,952 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 6.8 percent greater than the median income in 2000. The American Indian and Alaska Native households in Maury County reported an income level of $59,323, this level was 21.9 percent greater than the median income level in this area. Black or African American headed households had a median household income that was 34.1 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $32,080. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $147,496. This median is 203.1 percent greater than the all households reported median in the area. Hispanic headed households in Maury County, Tennessee reported a median household income of $51,365, this median household income is 5.6 percent greater than reported value of the areas total household median income for all households.

The median household income in the area has declined from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has decreased to $40,992, which amounts to a 15.8 percent decline. Maury County, Tennessee, when comparing total percent of decline, ranks 1 of 17 counties in percent of decline for income levels in the State of Tennessee. Maury County ranks 39 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing the decline in median income in the US.

The poverty rate in Maury County, Tennessee has increased by 2.9 percent since the 2000 rates, moving from 10.9 percent to 13.8 percent.

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

Higher Education in Maury County, Tennessee

In Maury County, Tennessee as reported in the Census of the year 2000, 14.8 percent of the White Alone, 6 percent of Black or African American, 65.4 percent of the Asian alone and 7 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Maury County, Tennessee can be considered to have a moderately-educated working age population, with 13.6 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Maury counted 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 US proportion of 24.4 percent.

Since 2000, Maury has increased in the total percent of the over 25 population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher. This population group has grown by 0.4 percent to a total of 14 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 Tennessee percent of 21.8 and less than the US percent of 27.2.

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Maury County, Tennessee, the largest educational attainment category for men is the High School Diploma category, with 36.6 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Maury have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 15.4 percent (Men) versus 12 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women in this areas is High School Diploma category, with 36.2 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of male population that is highly educated has increased by 0.2 percent. In the year 2005, 15.2 percent of area's male population, over the age 25, achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher. At the same time, the percent of women, over the age 25, holding at least a Bachelors Degree has increased by a total of 1.0 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 13 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 Maury County, Tennessee

Since 2000, a medium-high number of individuals have migrated to Maury from another country. The international migration into Maury makes up 1.2 percent of immigration into the State of Tennessee. This percent of international migration is medium-high when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

Maury County, Tennessee has a population that is comprised of 81 percent White, 13 percent African American, 0.5 percent Asian, and 4.2 percent Hispanic. This area can be considered to have a high amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 17.7 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Tennessee percent of 20.9. Since 2000, Maury has decreased in diversity when 17.8 percent of the population were minorities.

Maury County, Tennessee had a total estimated population of 76,292 in 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the 2000 total population of 69,734. This growth denotes an increase of 9.4 percent. Maury ranks 10 of 95 counties when analyzing total population change in Tennessee and the county ranks 429 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Maury County, Tennessee to be 36.9 years of age. The median age in Maury is less than the median age in Tennessee of 37.3. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 36.3 years of age. With 24.3 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Maury can be understood as being made up of 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 63.9 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 11.9 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-low proportion of the area population base.

When calculating the total land area, Maury spans a total of 613 square miles. The county has a medium-low density of 124 persons per square mile, in 2005. Other US counties with similar densities include: -- more densely populated -- Limestone, AL (124 per sq. mile ), Monterey, CA (124 per sq. mile ), St. Joseph, MI (125 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Boone, IN (123 per sq. mile ), Cape Girardeau, MO (123 per sq. mile ), Huron, OH (123 per sq. mile ).

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

Housing Report for Maury County, Tennessee

When compared to other counties in Tennessee, Maury County is positioned 4 of 95 by percentage growth in residential real estate. The county is positioned 216 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

Maury County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2005 of $117,100, published by the American Community Survey. This value is greater than the Tennessee 2005 home median value of $114,000 and less than median home value of $167,500 for the United States in the same year.

In Maury County, there were a total of 32,891 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding in all 3,439 residential structures since 2001, a change of 11.7 percent.

There is a large amount affordable residential real estate in Maury County, Tennessee. In 2005, 56.3 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

The residential home values in Maury County, Tennessee have moderate increases since the Census values accounted for in the year 2000. The values have increased by $20,300, or 21 percent, from their 2000 value of $96,800.

Maury County may be be described as having a medium percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey reported that 1.1 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

The Manufacturing has seen the largest decrease in industry presence in Maury County since 2001, going from making up 38.7 percent of employment in 2001 to 29.9 percent of employment in 2005.

Maury County is ranked number 19 of 96 Counties throughout 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 18 of 96 Counties.

In Maury County, Manufacturing, Information and Other services, except public administration have the highest US LQ in 2005. The Manufacturing industry has a US LQ in the county of 2.33. The level of employment in the Manufacturing industry is 2.33 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Maury County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Manufacturing.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Maury County. The industry averages 93 workers per each place of employment, being greater than the US industry average of 39 and greater than the State of Tennessee establishments size average of 56 for the Manufacturing industry.

Arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2001-2005 had the highest increase in employment in Maury County, changing a total of 101.9 percent. This is greater than the industry job change at the national level of 4.7 percent. The State of Tennessee went through a industry job change of 13.9 percent, in the recent period of 2001-2005.

In Maury County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Health care and social assistance industries are the largest employment industries. The Manufacturing is the major employer in the county making up 29.9 percent of the total county employment. This totals 7,724 jobs. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance industries make up 12.4 and 10.2 percent of industry employment.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in Maury County. The industry lost a total of 2,532 jobs during the period, or 24.7 percent of employment in the sector. These losses made up 88.9 percent of all county employment losses since 2001.



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