In Potter County, jobs in the misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers pay the highest wages

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People with jobs in the misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry reported the top wages in Potter County for 2006. The average worker in the industry in Potter County earned an annual wage of $119,363 in 2006. The average wage is greater than the industry pay the State of Texas of $40,387 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $43,635.

Top-pay jobs in Potter County, Texas may be found in securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($103,157), advertising and related services ($95,537), architectural and engineering services ($67,511) and power generation and supply ($67,392) 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.

Potter County Wages have increased by 25.1% Since 2001

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Industry wages, from 2001 to 2006, have increased in Potter County, Texas by a total of 25.1%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of Texas and greater than the growth in average industry wages for the United States.

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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.

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

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Total wages in all industries in Potter County, Texas when analyzed can be understood as being medium-high when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 21.2 percent lower than the with an state average of $41,186. The industry 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.

Potter County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Potter County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Other miscellaneous manufacturing industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 74.6 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 loss of 10.2 percent. The losses in the Other miscellaneous manufacturing industry in Potter County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US lost 16 percent in terms of employees in the Other miscellaneous manufacturing industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other miscellaneous manufacturing (74.6 percent decline)
2. Advertising and related services (67.5 percent decline)
3. Rubber product manufacturing (61.3 percent decline)
4. Other schools and instruction (60 percent decline)
5. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (57 percent decline)

Employment for all industries has decreased by 4.2 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are greater than percent in Texas, which experienced a gain of 4.8 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The losses were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.6 percent.

Potter County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Management of companies and enterprises industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 860.9 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Potter County has grow faster than the growth seen in the industry for Texas, where the industry took a gain of 79 percent. The Management of companies and enterprises industry in Potter County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 3.5 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management of companies and enterprises (860.9 percent gain)
2. Management and technical consulting services (753.6 percent gain)
3. Unclassified (292.7 percent gain)
4. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (285.4 percent gain)
5. Technical and trade schools (281.2 percent gain)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Potter County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Limited-service eating places industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 564 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Limited-service eating places industry make up 8.8 percent of the total job loss in Potter County, Texas.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (564 jobs lost)
2. Full-service restaurants (467 jobs lost)
3. General freight trucking (367 jobs lost)
4. Home health care services (336 jobs lost)
5. Depository credit intermediation (272 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Potter County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Management of companies and enterprises industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 528 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Management of companies and enterprises industry makes up 16.4 percent of the total number of new jobs in Potter County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Management of companies and enterprises (528 new jobs)
2. Management and technical consulting services (352 new jobs)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (276 new jobs)
4. Office administrative services (204 new jobs)
5. Outpatient care centers (194 new jobs)

In Potter County, Texas, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 2,628 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Of the 119 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 70 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 48 industry sectors reported declines during the time 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.

Potter County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Potter County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Special food services industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 66.7 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Potter County has expanded faster than the growth seen in the industry for Texas, where this industry saw a gain of 3 percent. The Special food services industry in Potter County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 1.6 percent in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Special food services (66.7 percent gain)
2. Warehousing and storage (56.9 percent gain)
3. Support activities for mining (43.2 percent gain)
4. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (32.0 percent gain)
5. Residential building construction (31.9 percent gain)

The total number of jobs has increased by 2.9 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2005. This change is less 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.

Potter County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Electronic equipment repair and maintenance industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 45.8 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has seen in the Texas, where the industry felt a loss of 2.1 percent. The losses in the Electronic equipment repair and maintenance industry in Potter County outpaced the losses of nation as a whole in the industry. In this time period, the nation lost 0.4 in percent of jobs in the Electronic equipment repair and maintenance industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (45.8 percent decline)
2. Other schools and instruction (36 percent decline)
3. Emergency and other relief services (29.3 percent decline)
4. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (28.4 percent decline)
5. Animal food manufacturing (27.3 percent decline)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Potter County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Support activities for mining industry has added the most employment with 269 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Support activities for mining industry makes up 11.3 percent of the total employment growth in Potter County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for mining (269 new jobs)
2. Insurance carriers (249 new jobs)
3. Full-service restaurants (246 new jobs)
4. Offices of physicians (154 new jobs)
5. Limited-service eating places (131 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Potter County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Employment services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 284 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Employment services industry make up 15.1 percent of the total job loss in Potter County, Texas.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (284 jobs lost)
2. Automotive repair and maintenance (168 jobs lost)
3. Management and technical consulting services (141 jobs lost)
4. Child day care services (102 jobs lost)
5. Home health care services (101 jobs lost)

Of the 131 4-digit NAICS industries, 64 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 65 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Potter County, Texas, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 1,713 jobs between mid-2005 and mid-2006.





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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 Potter County, Texas

The American Indian and Alaska Native householders in Potter County reported an income level of $29,855, this level was 13.5 percent less than the median income level in this area. In Potter County, Texas White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $36,272 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 5.1 percent greater than the median income in 2000. Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 28.1 percent less than the overall reported level in 2000, with a reported median of $24,806. Hispanic Householders in Potter County, Texas recorded a median income of $30,505, this median is 11.6 percent less than the reported median household income for all households in the area. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $50,789. This median income level is 47.2 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area.

When compared to other counties (or parishes) across the United States, Potter County, Texas may be understood as having a relatively high poverty rate amongst the population, with a poverty rate of 19.2 percent with a family income under the 1999 poverty level. The Black or African American race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 36.3 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 5 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Potter County, with 31.2 percent of this age group in the area living in poverty.

The poverty rate in Potter County, Texas has increased by 1.1 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 19.2 percent to 20.3 percent.

When analyzed against other counties (and parishes) in the US, Potter County was reported to have a relatively low median income for households of $34,506 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 35.4 percent lower than the median in Texas of $46,715 and this is 42.4 percent lower than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

The median household income in the area has declined from the 2000 values (inflation adjusted). The median income has decreased to $29,880, which amounts to a 13.4 percent decline. Potter County, Texas, in terms of percent of decline, ranks 14 of 46 counties in percent of decline for the household income level in the State of Texas. Potter County ranks 90 of 668 counties (or parishes) when comparing total percent of decline in median household income in the United States.

As the median household income witnessed a decline during the period of 2000 to 2005 in Potter County, Texas, the Race/Ethnicity group that went through the most dramatic decline in median income was the Black or African American category. This group felt a decline of 26.3 percent from 2000 to 2005. The Asian population group was least impacted by the household income decline in Potter County, seeing a 14.2 percent increase in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

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

Higher Education in Potter County, Texas

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Potter County, Texas, many men in the area have reached the High School Diploma category, with 29.8 percent achieving this level. The female population in Potter on average have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors Degree or Higher) than the male population-- 14.4 percent (Men) versus 12.8 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area have achieved the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 30 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

Since the year 2000, Potter has decreased in the population percent with a Bachelors Degree or Higher. This population percent has declined by 1.6 percent to a total of 12 percent in 2005, as reported by the American Community Survey. The proportion of the 2005 population having received at least a BA is less than the 2005 State of Texas percent of 25.2 and less than the United States percent of 27.2.

In Potter County, Texas as reported in the 2000 Census, 16.2 percent of the White Alone, 5.6 percent of Black or African American, 16.6 percent of the Asian alone and 3.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Potter County, Texas can be considered to have a moderately-educated working age population, with 13.6 percent of the population (+25) having received a BA or higher, as reported the 2000 Decennial Census. Potter is reported having a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Texas's proportion of 23.2 percent and a lower percent than the national average of 24.4 percent.

From the years 2000 to 2005, the proportion of the male population that could be considered highly educated has decreased by 1.8 percent. In the year 2005, 12.2 percent of area's male population (+25) achieved a BA or Higher. During the same period, the percent of women (+25) that have earned a BA or higher has decreased by a total of 0.8 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 12 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 Potter County, Texas

Potter County, Texas had a population of 119,852 in 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the 2000 total population of 113,733. This growth signifies an increase of 5.4 percent. Potter ranks 36 of 254 counties when analyzing total population change in Texas and the county ranks 448 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

When measuring the total land area, Potter encompasses a total area of 909 square miles. The county has a medium-low density of 132 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Talbot, MD (133 per sq. mile ), Columbia, PA (134 per sq. mile ), Sevier, TN (134 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Lauderdale, AL (131 per sq. mile ), Butte, CA (131 per sq. mile ), Raleigh, WV (130 per sq. mile ).

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Potter County, Texas to be 32.4 years of age. The median age in Potter is less than the median in Texas of 33.2. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median, when the median age was 32.1 years old. With a total of 28.8 percent of the population in 2005 being comprised of children and youth younger than 18, Potter can be understood as being made up of a relatively high percent of individuals under 18. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-low presence of the 2005 population base, with 59.6 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 11.7 percent of the total population base. Compared to other counties throughout the nation, this represents a medium-low proportion of the population.

Potter County, Texas has a population base that is comprised of 53.9 percent White, 9.7 percent African American, 2.4 percent Asian, and 32.2 percent Hispanic. This area can be considered to have a very high level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 44.3 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Texas percent of 49.5. Since 2000, Potter has increased the level of diversity when 40.6 percent of the population was made up of minorities.

Since the year 2000, a high amount of people migrated to Potter from outside the country. The immigration into Potter totals 0.3 percent of all immigration into Texas. This percent of international migration is high when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

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

Housing Report for Potter County, Texas

Potter County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $67,900, reported by the American Community Survey. This value is less than the Texas 2005 home median value of $106,000 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

The residential real estate values in Potter County, Texas have moderate increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $13,500, or 24.8 percent, from their 2000 value of $54,400.

When compared to other counties in Texas, Potter County stands 43 of 254 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 912 of 3,141, in terms of residential real estate percentage change change in the United States.

In Potter County, there were a total of 47,176 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding a sum of 2,110 residential structures since 2001, a change of 4.7 percent.

Potter County can be understood as having a small, but present percentage of homes that are high in price. In 2005, the American Community Survey counted that 0.5 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

There is a large amount affordable residential real estate in Potter County, Texas. In 2005, 80.6 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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

Retail Trade since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in Potter County. The sector dealt with a loss of 1,348 total jobs during the period, accounting for 12.7 percent of employment in the sector. These losses made up 22.6 percent of all employment losses in the county.

In Potter County, Health care and social assistance, Retail Trade, and the Manufacturing industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Health care and social assistance is the largest employment industry and makes up 18.3 percent of total employment in the county, making up 10,684 people employed. The Retail Trade and Manufacturing industries total 15.8 and 11.5 percent of all employment.

Utilities is the industry with the largest establishments in Potter County, averaging 50 jobs per establishment, which is greater than the industry's average at the national level of 34 and greater than the Texas establishments size average of 26 for the Utilities industry.

Potter County is ranked at 25 of 255 total Counties throughout Texas in terms of total 2005 employment. The County’s employment ranking has moved up since the year 2001, when it was ranked 21 of 255 Counties.

Management of companies and enterprises has grown in employment, since the year 2001, more than any other industry in Potter County, moving a total of 991.9 percent. This is greater than the industry employment change in the United States of 1.6 percent. The State of Texas saw a change in employment in the sector of 70.2 percent, since the year 2001.

In Potter County, Mining, Utilities and Health care and social assistance have the highest US LQ in 2005. The Mining sector has a United State LQ of 3.43. This means the percent of total employment in the Mining industry is 3.43 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Potter may be an exporter of products or services of Mining.





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