In Rockbridge County, jobs in the offices of physicians pay the highest wages

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Jobs in the offices of physicians industry wages were the highest in Rockbridge County for the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average worker in the industry in Rockbridge County earned an annual wage of $65,393 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is less than the average industry wage in the State of Virginia of $66,516 and greater than then the wage for jobs in this industry in the US of $64,740.

Top-pay jobs in Rockbridge County, Virginia may be found in management and technical consulting services ($52,023), architectural and engineering services ($45,783), nondepository credit intermediation ($38,719) and independent artists, writers, and performers ($34,710) 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.

Rockbridge County Wages have increased by 17.4% Since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in Rockbridge County, Virginia by a total of 17.4%. This is greater than the growth in industry wages for the State of Virginia and greater 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.

Rockbridge County Industry Wages Lag Behind Virginia, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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The overall industry wages in Rockbridge County, Virginia can be described as medium-low when analyzed with other Counties in the state. The overall wages are 37.9 percent lower than the with an state average of $42,126. The average industry wage 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.

Rockbridge County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total employment has increased by 3.6 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are less than percent in Virginia, which saw a gain of 5.2 percent since 2001 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains in the area were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2.6 percent.

Rockbridge County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Private households industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 69.3 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Virginia, where the industry reported a loss of 5.6 percent. The losses in the Private households industry in Rockbridge County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 19.8 in percent of workers in the Private households industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Private households (69.3 percent decline)
2. Lessors of real estate (37.1 percent decline)
3. Other professional and technical services (36 percent decline)
4. Independent artists, writers, and performers (28.2 percent decline)
5. Logging (25.6 percent decline)

Rockbridge County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The RV parks and recreational camps industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 102.6 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Rockbridge County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Virginia, where the industry took a gain of 0.6 percent. The RV parks and recreational camps industry in Rockbridge County outpaced the US in terms of percent growth of industry employment. During this period, the US gained 4.8 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. RV parks and recreational camps (102.6 percent gain)
2. Services to buildings and dwellings (78.9 percent gain)
3. Cattle ranching and farming (78.3 percent gain)
4. Building equipment contractors (54.5 percent gain)
5. Personal care services (47.6 percent gain)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Rockbridge County

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Traveler accommodation industry has added the most employment with 43 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Traveler accommodation industry makes up 24.5 percent of the total employment growth in Rockbridge County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Traveler accommodation (43 new jobs)
2. Building equipment contractors (34 new jobs)
3. Services to buildings and dwellings (29 new jobs)
4. Cattle ranching and farming (22 new jobs)
5. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (16 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Rockbridge County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Gasoline stations industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 120 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Gasoline stations industry make up 62.0 percent of the employment lost during the period in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Top 5 Industries
1. Gasoline stations (120 jobs lost)
2. Private households (35 jobs lost)
3. Other professional and technical services (10 jobs lost)
4. Other specialty trade contractors (8 jobs lost)
5. Lessors of real estate (8 jobs lost)

In Rockbridge County, Virginia, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 198 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Given the 20 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 9 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 11 industries reported employment loss in the 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.

Rockbridge County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Total employment has decreased by 2 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are greater than growth in Virginia, which went through a gain of 1.9 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. The losses felt were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Rockbridge County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Private households industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 51.1 percent from 2005 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Virginia, where the industry reported a loss of 0.3 percent. The losses in the Private households industry in Rockbridge County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 1.9 in percent of jobs in the Private households industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Private households (51.1 percent decline)
2. Nondepository credit intermediation (41.7 percent decline)
3. Other professional and technical services (31.3 percent decline)
4. Building finishing contractors (12.4 percent decline)
5. Full-service restaurants (11.8 percent decline)

Rockbridge County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Independent artists, writers, and performers industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 33.3 percent from the 2005 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Rockbridge County has increased employment faster than the growth seen in the industry for Virginia, where this industry saw a gain of 25.6 percent. The Independent artists, writers, and performers industry in Rockbridge County outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 9.5 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Independent artists, writers, and performers (33.3 percent gain)
2. Cattle ranching and farming (33.3 percent gain)
3. Architectural and engineering services (33.3 percent gain)
4. Logging (28.9 percent gain)
5. RV parks and recreational camps (28.3 percent gain)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Rockbridge County

The Full-service restaurants industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 28 jobs. The declines in the Full-service restaurants industry make up 26.1 percent of the employment lost during the period in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (28 jobs lost)
2. Gasoline stations (19 jobs lost)
3. Private households (16 jobs lost)
4. Building equipment contractors (12 jobs lost)
5. Traveler accommodation (10 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Rockbridge County

The Cattle ranching and farming industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 12 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Cattle ranching and farming industry makes up 16.9 percent of the total employment growth in Rockbridge County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Cattle ranching and farming (12 new jobs)
2. Residential building construction (12 new jobs)
3. Services to buildings and dwellings (11 new jobs)
4. Depository credit intermediation (7 new jobs)
5. Other specialty trade contractors (6 new jobs)

Given the 26 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 10 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 14 industries reported a drop in employment.

In Rockbridge County, Virginia, the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 116 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 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 Rockbridge County, Virginia

Black or African American headed households had median income levels that were 27.2 percent less than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $30,713. In Rockbridge County, Virginia White headed households reported a median household income (2005 Dollars) of $42,400 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 0.6 percent greater than the median household income in 2000. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Rockbridge County had a median household income level of $88,058, this median was 108.9 percent greater than the median for all households. Hispanic headed households in Rockbridge County, Virginia , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $21,938, which is 48 percent less than the areas median income level for all households. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $49,482. This household income level is 17.4 percent greater than the all households reported median in the area.

Compared to counties across the United States, Rockbridge County was reported to have a medium-high median income for all households of $42,161 (2005 Dollars). The income level is 29.5 percent lower than the median in Virginia of $54,612 and the income level is 16.5 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

Contrasted against to other counties (or parishes) throughout the US, Rockbridge County, Virginia can be considered to have a medium-low rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 9.6 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The Hispanic race/ethnicity population category, holds the highest rate of poverty with 22.4 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged Under 5 years are witness to the most percent living in poverty in Rockbridge County, having 13.2 percent of this age cohort living in poverty.







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

Higher Education in Rockbridge County, Virginia

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Rockbridge County, Virginia, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the High School Diploma category, with 31.6 percent reaching this education level. The female population in Rockbridge have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men; 20 percent (Men) versus 17.4 percent (Women). A high proportion of the female population in the area has reached the High School Diploma category, with 33 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

In Rockbridge County, Virginia according the 2000 Decennial Census, 19.2 percent of the White Alone, 9 percent of Black or African American, 18 percent of the Asian alone and 4.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Rockbridge County, Virginia may to understood as having a moderately-educated working age population, with 18.8 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Rockbridge counted a lower percent of the population with at least a Bachelors than the State of Virginia's proportion of 29.4 percent and a lower percent than the US proportion of 24.4 percent.





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

Demographic Profile for Rockbridge County, Virginia

When measuring the total land area, Rockbridge extends a total area of 600 square miles. The land areas has a low population density of 35 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Mills, IA (35 per sq. mile ), Fairfield, SC (35 per sq. mile ), Metcalfe, KY (35 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Decatur, TN (35 per sq. mile ), Brantley, GA (35 per sq. mile ), Juneau, WI (35 per sq. mile ).

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Rockbridge County, Virginia to be 42.1 years of age. The median age in Rockbridge is greater than the median age in the State of Virginia of 37.2. Since the year 2000, the area has seen an increase in this median, when at that time it was 40.5 years old. With 20.7 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Rockbridge can be understood as having a medium-low percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-high presence of the population, with 62.4 percent of the population falling in this age category. The retirement (65 and over) group makes up 17 percent of the population in the area. When compared to other counties throughout the United States, this represents a medium-high proportion of the population.

Estimated since the year 2000, a very low amount of people migrated to Rockbridge from outside the country. The immigration into Rockbridge totals 0 percent of the total migration into the State of Virginia. This level of international migration can be considered very low when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

Rockbridge County, Virginia had a population that was estimated at 21,242 for the year 2005. The total population has increased, since its 2000 population of 20,848. This growth signifies an increase of 1.9 percent. Rockbridge ranks 68 of 134 counties by growth in total population in Virginia and the county ranks 1,468 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

Rockbridge County, Virginia has a population that is comprised of 94.6 percent White, 3.2 percent African American, 0.6 percent Asian, and 0.7 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a very modest amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 4.5 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Virginia percent of 30. Since 2000, Rockbridge has increased the level of diversity when 4.2 percent of the people were minorities.

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

Housing Report for Rockbridge County, Virginia

In Rockbridge County, the census reported 10,514 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding in all 684 housing units since the year 2001, or 7 percent.

Rockbridge County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2000 of $92,400, published by the Decennial Census. This home value is less than the Virginia 2000 home value of $125,400 and less than median home value of $119,600 across the United States during the same year.

There seems to be a large amount affordable residential real estate in Rockbridge County, Virginia. In 2000, 67.2 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Throughout the State of Virginia, Rockbridge County stands 47 of 134 in terms of growth of new housing structures between 2001 and 2005. The county stands 542 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Rockbridge County, Virginia -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Rockbridge 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 is the major employer in the county making up 34.2 percent of total employment in the county, making up 1,956 jobs. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services sectors provide 19.7 and 15.9 percent of all employment.

Retail Trade saw the biggest increase in jobs since the year 2001 in Rockbridge County, with an employment growth of 41.9 percent. This is greater than the industry employment change in the United States of 0.5 percent. The State of Virginia experienced a sector employment shift of 3.3 percent, during the period of 2001 to 2005.

In Rockbridge County, Arts, entertainment, and recreation, Manufacturing and Accommodation and food services industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Arts, entertainment, and recreation industry has an LQ of 3.4. This means the percent of total employment in the Arts, entertainment, and recreation industry is 3.4 times greater than the national average, signifying that Rockbridge County produces more than its local requirement of products and/or services of Arts, entertainment, and recreation.

Manufacturing has the largest businesses in Rockbridge County. The industry averages 67 jobs per place of business. This is greater than the US industry average of 39 and greater than the State of Virginia average of 48 for the Manufacturing industry.









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