In Hansford County, jobs in the oil and gas extraction pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the oil and gas extraction industry wages were the highest in Hansford County for 2006. The average industry job in Hansford County received an annual wage of $61,522 in 2006. The average wage is less than the industry wage rate in Texas of $149,789 and less than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $127,077.

Top-pay jobs in Hansford County, Texas are present in support activities for mining ($56,302), insurance agencies, brokerages, and related ($50,889), machinery and supply merchant wholesalers ($41,055) and depository credit intermediation ($35,006) 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.

Hansford County Industry Wages Lag Behind Texas, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Hansford County, Texas when analyzed can be understood as being medium-high when compared to other Counties throughout the state in the 2nd quarter of 2006. The industry wages are 24.6 percent lower than the with an state average of $41,186. The industry pay was less than the national industry average 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.

Hansford County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

In Hansford County, Texas, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 151 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Hansford County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Cattle ranching and farming industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 50 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Cattle ranching and farming industry makes up 52.4 percent of the growth in Hansford County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Cattle ranching and farming (50 new jobs)
2. Oilseed and grain farming (18 new jobs)
3. Unclassified (10 new jobs)
4. Support activities for mining (8 new jobs)
5. Building equipment contractors (5 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Hansford County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 43 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry make up 36.2 percent of the employment lost during the period in Hansford County, Texas.

Top 5 Industries
1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (43 jobs lost)
2. Oil and gas extraction (25 jobs lost)
3. Legal services (22 jobs lost)
4. Other animal production (20 jobs lost)
5. Private households (6 jobs lost)

Out of the 14 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 7 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 7 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Hansford County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Legal services industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 69.1 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has felt in the State of Texas, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 7.7 percent. The losses in the Legal services industry in Hansford County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 8.3 percent in terms of employment in the Legal services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Legal services (69.1 percent decline)
2. Other animal production (58.8 percent decline)
3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (47.2 percent decline)
4. Private households (36.5 percent decline)
5. Oil and gas extraction (20 percent decline)

Total industry employment has decreased by 10.5 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in Texas, which went through a gain of 4.8 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The losses the area experienced were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.6 percent.

Hansford County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Unclassified industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 362.5 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Hansford County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Texas, where it saw a gain of 222.1 percent. The Unclassified industry in Hansford County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 1.7 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Unclassified (362.5 percent gain)
2. Support activities for mining (70.6 percent gain)
3. Oilseed and grain farming (64.0 percent gain)
4. Building equipment contractors (23.0 percent gain)
5. Cattle ranching and farming (18.0 percent gain)





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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.

Hansford County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Hansford County

The Cattle ranching and farming industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 9 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Cattle ranching and farming industry make up 35.9 percent of the total employment decline in Hansford County, Texas.

Top 5 Industries
1. Cattle ranching and farming (9 jobs lost)
2. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (3 jobs lost)
3. Oil and gas extraction (3 jobs lost)
4. Other animal production (3 jobs lost)
5. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (3 jobs lost)

In Hansford County, Texas, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 13 jobs between mid-2005 and mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Hansford County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Support activities for mining industry has grown the most with 9 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Support activities for mining industry makes up 45.0 percent of the growth in Hansford County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for mining (9 new jobs)
2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (6 new jobs)
3. Depository credit intermediation (3 new jobs)
4. Oilseed and grain farming (1 new jobs)
5. Building finishing contractors (90 new jobs)

From the 15 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 9 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 5 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Employment for all industries has increased by 1 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is less than growth in Texas, experiencing a gain of 4.0 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains felt were less than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.0 percent.

Hansford County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other animal production industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 16 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 has seen in the Texas, where the industry felt a gain of 4.5 percent. The losses in the Other animal production industry in Hansford County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 0 percent in terms of employees in the Other animal production industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other animal production (16 percent decline)
2. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (12.5 percent decline)
3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (12.3 percent decline)
4. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (11 percent decline)
5. Legal services (9.1 percent decline)

Hansford County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Support activities for mining industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 87.1 percent from 2005 to 2006. This industry in Hansford County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Texas, where the industry felt a gain of 17.3 percent. The Support activities for mining industry in Hansford County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 17.8 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for mining (87.1 percent gain)
2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (39.6 percent gain)
3. Utility system construction (10.5 percent gain)
4. Depository credit intermediation (4.2 percent gain)
5. Oilseed and grain farming (2.9 percent gain)





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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 Hansford County, Texas

Hispanic headed households in Hansford County, Texas reported a median household income of $28,087, this median is 32.3 percent less than the areas median income level for all households. The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Hansford County reported an income level of $42,779, which was 3.2 percent greater than the median for all households. In Hansford County, Texas White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $44,972 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 8.5 percent greater than the median income in 2000.

When compared to other counties (or parishes) across the United States, Hansford County, Texas may be understood as having a medium-high poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 16.4 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 37.8 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged Under 5 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in Hansford County, reporting 28.5 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

Compared to counties across the United States, Hansford County had a medium-high household income of $41,462 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 12.7 percent lower than the household income median in State of Texas of $46,715 and this is 18.5 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.







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

Higher Education in Hansford County, Texas

Reported by the 2000 Census in Hansford County, Texas, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the Less than High School category, with 32.2 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Hansford have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men -- 19 percent (Men) versus 18.2 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 32.4 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

In Hansford County, Texas as reported in the 2000 Census, 21.6 percent of the White Alone, . percent of Black or African American, . percent of the Asian alone and 0.4 percent of the Hispanic or Latino (+25) population has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

Hansford County, Texas may to understood as having a moderately-educated 2000 population, with 18.6 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Hansford was reported to have a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Texas's proportion of 23.2 percent and a lower percent than United States proportion of 24.4 percent.





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

Demographic Profile for Hansford County, Texas

Hansford County, Texas had an estimated population of 5,230 in 2005. The total population has decreased, since its 2000 population of 5,354. The decline signifies a decrease of -2.3 percent. Hansford ranks 187 of 254 counties when calculating total change in population for Texas and the county ranks 2,168 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

By measuring total land area, Hansford extends a total area of 920 square miles. The land areas has a very low average area density of 6 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Rooks, KS (6 per sq. mile ), Uintah, UT (6 per sq. mile ), Cibola, NM (6 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Highland, VA (6 per sq. mile ), Franklin, NE (6 per sq. mile ), Sherman, KS (6 per sq. mile ).

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Hansford County, Texas to be 37.6 years of age. The median age in Hansford is greater than the median in Texas of 33.2. From 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median, when the median age was 36.6 years of age. With a total of 28.4 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Hansford can be described as having a relatively high proportion of youths. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a relatively low representation within the population, making up 55.9 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 15.7 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-high percent of the population.

Hansford County, Texas has a population base that is comprised of 60.1 percent White, 0.1 percent African American, 0.4 percent Asian, and 38.8 percent Hispanic. This area can be considered to have a high level of diversity, with 39.3 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Texas percent of 49.5. Since 2000, Hansford has increased the percent of minority population when 32.0 percent of the people were minorities.

Estimated since the year 2000, a very high number of individuals have migrated to Hansford from outside the country. The immigration into Hansford makes up 0 percent of the total international migration into the State of Texas. This level of international migration can be considered very high when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

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

Housing Report for Hansford County, Texas

In Hansford County, the census reported 2,336 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a decline in housing units, losing all together -3 residential structures since 2001, a change of -0.1 percent.

Hansford County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2000 of $49,900, published by the Decennial Census. This home value is less than the overall Texas 2000 home median value of $82,500 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $119,600 for the United States in the same year.

There is a abundant amount of housing that is affordable in Hansford County, Texas. In 2000, 95.8 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

Throughout the State of Texas, Hansford County places 249 of 254 by percentage growth in residential real estate. The county is positioned 3,081 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Hansford County, Texas -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

Hansford is the County that is ranked 190 of 255 total Counties compared to other Counties in State of Texas in terms of total 2005 employment. The County’s employment ranking has moved up during the time of 2001 and 2005. The County, in the year 2001, was ranked 180 of 255 Counties.

In Hansford County, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail Trade, and the Mining industries are the largest employment industries. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting provides the most jobs and contributes 35 percent of total employment in the county, making up 444 people employed. The Retail Trade and Mining sectors provide 14.1 and 9.2 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

Mining has the largest employers in Hansford County. The industry averages 8 jobs per place of business. This is less than the industry's average in the United States of 21 and less than the State of Texas typical size of 24 for the Mining industry.

In Hansford County, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining and Wholesale trade have the highest US LQ in 2005. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector in the county has a location quotient of 33.25. This means the percent of total employment in the Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry is 33.25 times greater than the US average, showing signs that Hansford County may specialize, or be an exporter of Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.

Manufacturing has seen the highest growth in employment from the years 2001-2005 in Hansford County, increasing by 30 percent. This is greater than the United States change in the sector jobs of -13.4 percent. The State of Texas saw a change in employment in the sector of -12.6 percent, during the period.







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