In Montgomery County, jobs in the management of companies and enterprises pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the management of companies and enterprises industry wages were the highest in Montgomery County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Montgomery County earned an annual wage of $309,216 in 2006. The average wage is greater than the industry pay the State of Texas of $82,207 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $82,655.

Top-pay jobs in Montgomery County, Texas exsists in securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($110,753), petroleum and coal products manufacturing ($109,259), medical and diagnostic laboratories ($106,275) and communications equipment manufacturing ($103,784) industries. Note: For Detail Comparison, Click the Above Graph

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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.

Montgomery County Wages have increased by 20.1% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Montgomery County, Texas by a total of 20.1%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of Texas and greater 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.

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

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The overall industry wages in Montgomery County, Texas can be understood as being relatively high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 7.3 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $41,186. The industry pay 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.

Montgomery County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Given the 151 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 38 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 113 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Montgomery County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Full-service restaurants industry has grown the most with 3,368 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Full-service restaurants industry makes up 12.7 percent of the total growth in Montgomery County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (3,368 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (2,248 new jobs)
3. Employment services (1,167 new jobs)
4. Offices of physicians (1,112 new jobs)
5. Depository credit intermediation (981 new jobs)

In Montgomery County, Texas, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 26,861 total jobs from 2001 to 2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Montgomery County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Special food services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 355 jobs. The declines in the Special food services industry make up 15.5 percent of the total employment decline in Montgomery County, Texas.

Top 5 Industries
1. Special food services (355 jobs lost)
2. Automobile dealers (281 jobs lost)
3. Offices of real estate agents and brokers (269 jobs lost)
4. Computer systems design and related services (118 jobs lost)
5. Other heavy construction (117 jobs lost)

The total number of jobs has increased by 39.8 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2001. This change is greater than percent in the State of Texas, which experienced a gain of 4.8 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.6 percent.

Montgomery County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 62 percent of the jobs from the 2nd quarter of 2001 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 loss of 14.9 percent. The losses in the Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry in Montgomery County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States lost 1.7 in percent of jobs in the Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (62 percent decline)
2. Cattle ranching and farming (61.4 percent decline)
3. Other heavy construction (60.2 percent decline)
4. Special food services (49.7 percent decline)
5. HVAC and commercial refrigeration equipment (46.7 percent decline)

Montgomery County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Remediation and other waste services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 534.9 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. This industry sector in Montgomery County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Texas, where this industry saw a gain of 39.5 percent. The Remediation and other waste services industry in Montgomery County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 17.8 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Remediation and other waste services (534.9 percent gain)
2. Medical and diagnostic laboratories (456.2 percent gain)
3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (431.7 percent gain)
4. Support activities for air transportation (426.4 percent gain)
5. Home health care services (413.1 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.

Montgomery County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Montgomery County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Wireless telecommunications carriers industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 47.9 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 Texas, where the industry felt a gain of 1.8 percent. The losses in the Wireless telecommunications carriers industry in Montgomery County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation gained 4.5 percent in terms of employees in the Wireless telecommunications carriers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Wireless telecommunications carriers (47.9 percent decline)
2. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing (40.4 percent decline)
3. Cattle ranching and farming (38.5 percent decline)
4. Lessors of real estate (35.8 percent decline)
5. Florists (20.3 percent decline)

Total employment has increased by 7.2 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is greater than growth in the State of Texas, experiencing a gain of 4.0 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Montgomery County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 97.4 percent from 2005 to 2006. This industry in Montgomery County has expanded faster than the industry job growth experienced in Texas, where this industry saw a gain of 0.7 percent. The Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers industry in Montgomery County outpaced the United States, which experienced a lost 1.4 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers (97.4 percent gain)
2. Data processing and related services (70.5 percent gain)
3. Communications equipment manufacturing (67.4 percent gain)
4. Technical and trade schools (66.3 percent gain)
5. Special food services (58.2 percent gain)

From the 158 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 51 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 106 industries reported a drop in employment.

In Montgomery County, Texas, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 6,313 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Montgomery County

Given the industries in the area, the Lessors of real estate industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 180 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Lessors of real estate industry make up 11.1 percent of the total employment decline in Montgomery County, Texas.

Top 5 Industries
1. Lessors of real estate (180 jobs lost)
2. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing (171 jobs lost)
3. Residential building construction (165 jobs lost)
4. Building foundation and exterior contractors (154 jobs lost)
5. Other general merchandise stores (99 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Montgomery County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Full-service restaurants industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 584 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Full-service restaurants industry makes up 8.6 percent of the total number of new jobs in Montgomery County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (584 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (466 new jobs)
3. Support activities for mining (312 new jobs)
4. Department stores (285 new jobs)
5. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. (283 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 Montgomery County, Texas

The poverty rate in Montgomery County, Texas has increased by 2.3 percent from the levels reported in the Decennial Census of 2000, moving from 9.4 percent to 11.7 percent.

While the median household income saw a growth during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Montgomery County, Texas, the Race/Ethnicity group that went through the most dramatic growth in median income was the Black or African American Race/Ethnicity category. This category went through an increase of 20.8 percent since 2000. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity group has been least impacted by the median income growth in Montgomery County, seeing a 76.3 percent decline in median income, since the values reported in the 2000 Decennial Census.

The areas median household income has increased a small amount from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has increased to $59,623, which represents a 0.2 percent growth. Montgomery County, Texas, in terms of percent of growth, ranks 3 of 3 counties in percent of growth for median household income in the State of Texas. Montgomery County ranks 114 of 119 counties (or parishes) in terms of the growth in median income level for the United States.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Montgomery County reported a relatively high median income for households of $59,511 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 21.5 percent higher than the household income median in State of Texas of $46,715 and the income level is 17.4 percent higher than the median for the rest of the nation, which is a reported $49,133.

Hispanic households in Montgomery County, Texas reported a median household income of $43,295, this income level is 27.2 percent less than the areas median income level for all households. The American Indian and Alaska Native households in Montgomery County had a median household income level of $50,340, which was 15.4 percent less than the median for all households. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $88,537. This median income level is 48.8 percent greater than the all households reported median in the area. Black or African American headed households had a median household income that was 51.9 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $28,612. In Montgomery County, Texas White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $61,528 according to the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 3.4 percent greater than the median in the year 2000.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Montgomery County, Texas may be understood as having a rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 9.4 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 26.9 percent of the population in 2000 living in poverty. Individuals aged Under 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Montgomery County, accounting 14.1 percent of this age group in the area living in poverty.

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

Higher Education in Montgomery County, Texas

From the years 2000 to 2005, the proportion of the male population that could be considered highly educated has increased by 3.2 percent. By the year 2005, 32.2 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 3.4 percent. By 2005, a total of 25.6 percent of the total female population achieved this high level of education.

Montgomery County, Texas is made up of a highly-educated working age population, with 25.2 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Montgomery is reported having a higher percent of population with this high education level than the State of Texas's proportion of 23.2 percent and a higher percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

According to the 2000 Decennial Census in Montgomery County, Texas, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the Bachelors Degree or Higher category, with 28.6 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Montgomery have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men -- 28.6 percent (Men) versus 22.2 percent (Women). The largest educational attainment category for women in this areas is Some College or Associates Degree category, with 30.4 percent of the female population achieving this education level.

In Montgomery County, Texas as reported in the 2000 Census, 26.4 percent of the White Alone, 15.4 percent of Black or African American, 52.2 percent of the Asian alone and 11.4 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Since the year 2000, Montgomery has increased in the population percent with a Bachelors Degree or Higher. This population percent has grown by 3.6 percent to a total of 28.8 percent in 2005. According to the American Community Survey, the proportion of the population in 2005 with a BA or Higher is greater than the State of Texas percent of 25.2 and greater than the United States percent of 27.2.

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

Demographic Profile for Montgomery County, Texas

From 2000, a high amount of people migrated to Montgomery from another country. The international migration into Montgomery totals 1 percent of the total migration into the State of Texas. This percent of immigration can be considered high when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

Montgomery County, Texas has a population that is made up of 77.3 percent White, 3.9 percent African American, 1.5 percent Asian, and 16 percent Hispanic. The population mix can be considered to have a high level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 21.4 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Texas percent of 49.5. Since 2000, Montgomery has increased the percent of minority makeup when 17.4 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

The population division of the Census Bureau estimates in 2005 a median age in Montgomery County, Texas to be 33.8 years old. The median in Montgomery is greater than the median age for the State of Texas of 33.2. Since 2000, the area has experienced a decline in this median, when at that time it was 34.4 years old. With 27 percent of the 2005 population being made up of children and youth younger than 18, Montgomery can be understood as being made up of a medium-high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-high presence of the 2005 population base, with 64.1 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 8.9 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a relatively low percent of the population base.

Montgomery County, Texas had a population that was estimated at 378,033 in the year 2005. The population has increased very sharply, since the 2000 total population of 297,542. This growth represents an increase of 27.1 percent. Montgomery ranks 8 of 254 counties when analyzing total population change in Texas and the county ranks 31 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

When measuring the total land area, Montgomery extends a total area of 1044 square miles. This area has a medium-high average population density of 362 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Winnebago, WI (364 per sq. mile ), Madison, IL (365 per sq. mile ), Weber, UT (366 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Tolland, CT (360 per sq. mile ), Charleston, SC (360 per sq. mile ), Paulding, GA (359 per sq. mile ).

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

Demographic Profile for Montgomery County, Texas

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Montgomery County, Texas to be 33.8 years of age. The median age in Montgomery is greater than the median age for the State of Texas of 33.2. Since 2000, the area has experienced a decline in the median age, when it was 34.4 years old. With 27 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Montgomery can be described 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 representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 64.1 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 8.9 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a relatively low proportion of the population.

Since the year 2000, a high number of individual migrated to the Montgomery internationally. The international migration into Montgomery accounts for 1 percent of all immigration into Texas. This level of international migration can be considered high when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

Montgomery County, Texas has a population that is made of 77.3 percent White, 3.9 percent African American, 1.5 percent Asian, and 16 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a high level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 21.4 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of Texas percent of 49.5. Since 2000, Montgomery has increased in diversity when 17.4 percent of the total population were minorities.

Montgomery County, Texas had a total estimated population of 378,033 in the year 2005. The population has increased very sharply, since the 2000 total population of 297,542. This growth signifies an increase of 27.1 percent. Montgomery ranks 8 of 254 counties when analyzing total population change in Texas and the county ranks 31 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

When measuring the total land area, Montgomery extends a total area of 1044 square miles. The land areas has a medium-high population density of 362 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar counties, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Winnebago, WI (364 per sq. mile ), Madison, IL (365 per sq. mile ), Weber, UT (366 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Tolland, CT (360 per sq. mile ), Charleston, SC (360 per sq. mile ), Paulding, GA (359 per sq. mile ).

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

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

Accommodation and food services has the largest businesses in Montgomery County, with the industry averaging 26 employees per business. This is greater than the industry's national average of 19 and greater than the State of Texas average establishment size of 22 for the Accommodation and food services industry.

Management of companies and enterprises has grown in employment, since the year 2001, more than any other industry in Montgomery County, with a job growth of 194.3 percent. This is greater than the industry employment change in the United States of 1.6 percent. The State of Texas had changed in sector employment of 70.2 percent, from 2001 to 2005.

In Montgomery County, Retail Trade, Accommodation and food services, and the Health care and social assistance sectors, in terms of total employment, are the largest. Retail Trade provides the most jobs and contributes 18.6 percent of the total county employment. This totals 16,568 employees. The Accommodation and food services and Health care and social assistance industries total 13.1 and 10.3 percent of the total jobs, respectively.

In Montgomery County, Mining, Construction and Retail Trade industries, in terms of United States location quotient, are the most dominant in the region. The Mining industry has an LQ of 3.7. The level of employment in the Mining sector is 3.7 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Montgomery County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Mining.









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