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County Profiles for Western North Carolina
Volume II: Forsyth-Montgomery
2009
Source: North Carolina Department of Commerce
Forsyth County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 373,866 1.4%2009 Total Population 349,532 1.5%2000 Total Population 306,067July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 355,575July 2009 Certified Population Growth 49,534July 2009 Certified Net Migration 31,422
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 278,251 90.9%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 519 0.2%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 27,297 8.9%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 392009 Median Age 382000 Median Age 362009 Total Pop 0-19 92,298 26.4%2009 Total Pop 20-29 45,932 13.1%2009 Total Pop 30-39 44,904 12.8%2009 Total Pop 40-49 52,575 15.0%2009 Total Pop 50-59 48,112 13.8%2009 Total Pop 60+ 65,711 18.8%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 21 . . Worker Mode, Base 147,838Workers Not Working at Home 144,103 Work at Home 3,735Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 3,366 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 118,936Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 14,153 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 18,887Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 26,263 Bus/Trolley Bus 1,864Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 32,403 Streetcar/Trolley Car 5Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 28,128 Subway/Elevated 41Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 8,787 Railroad 29Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 15,986 Ferryboat 12Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 2,347 Taxicab 265Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 2,401 Motorcycle 123Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 4,748 Bicycle 105Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 2,763 Walked 2,819Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 2,758 Other Means 1,017
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 119,233 80.7%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 27,501 18.6%Worked Outside State of Residence 1,104 0.7%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 53,1012010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4752010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 60.0%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 4,9242008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 29,2442009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 198,258 85.1%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 71,910 30.9%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 167,132 7.2%2009 Total Housing 155,8832014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $130,535 4.6%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $124,810 14.7%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 92,8362009 Renter Occupied Housing 49,3552009 Total Households 142,1912000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1974
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $69,408 2.9%2009 Median Family Income $67,449 29.3%2000 Median Family Income $52,1592014 Median Household Income $58,222 4.6%2009 Median Household Income $55,686 31.8%2000 Median Household Income $42,2632009 Median Disposable Income $43,7762009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $29,919 3.9%2009 Per Capita Income $28,809 25.1%2000 Per Capita Income $23,0232000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 32,6992000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 11.0%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 158,306 156,0782010Q3 Unemployment 15,527 16,7672010Q3 Unemployment Rate 8.9% 9.7%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . 5132010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . $54.8Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 1,218 3,665Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 53 66
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 171,501 176,427 $827 $799Total Government 16,003 15,649 $713 $761Total Private Industry 145,838 151,031 $834 $796Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
75 79 $437 $489
Mining 28 31 $523 $679Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 5,974 6,457 $748 $800Manufacturing 18,736 20,571 $1,278 $1,126Wholesale Trade 0 0 . .Retail Trade 18,559 18,933 $464 $476Transportation and Warehousing 6,617 7,095 $779 $785Information 1,725 1,675 $872 $853Finance and Insurance 9,153 9,542 $1,577 $1,293Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1,904 1,959 $637 $636Professional and Technical Services 7,418 7,465 $1,076 $1,085Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 4,784 4,511 $1,845 $1,212Administrative and Waste Services 10,171 11,274 $458 $462Educational Services 17,069 16,509 $949 $967Health Care and Social Assistance 32,330 32,673 $776 $842Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 2,282 2,440 $365 $334Accommodation and Food Services 14,378 14,606 $264 $274Other Services Ex. Public Admin 4,310 4,443 $414 $439Public Administration 6,214 6,178 $713 $793Unclassified 114 239 $719 $766
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 113 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $4,669.12010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 8,764 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 2,8152010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 353 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,658,655
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.6740 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 262FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $3,748.9 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 7,6002011 Tier designation 3
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 41 2009 Number of Physicians 1,449Annual Snowfall 10 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 40.7Average Annual Temperature 55 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 173.5Average Annual High Temperature 71 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 5.2Average Annual Low Temperature 48 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 14.0
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Gaston County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 215,126 0.8%2009 Total Population 206,308 0.9%2000 Total Population 190,365July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 207,234July 2009 Certified Population Growth 16,869July 2009 Certified Net Migration 10,595
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 140,931 74.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 6,660 3.5%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 517 0.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 42,257 22.2%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 402009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 362009 Total Pop 0-19 53,670 26.0%2009 Total Pop 20-29 25,204 12.2%2009 Total Pop 30-39 28,032 13.6%2009 Total Pop 40-49 31,133 15.1%2009 Total Pop 50-59 28,809 14.0%2009 Total Pop 60+ 39,460 19.1%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 25 . . Worker Mode, Base 89,341Workers Not Working at Home 87,907 Work at Home 1,434Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 2,159 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 74,796Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 7,300 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 11,338Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 13,471 Bus/Trolley Bus 198Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 16,080 Streetcar/Trolley Car 14Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 14,160 Subway/Elevated 5Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 5,482 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 12,710 Ferryboat 4Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 2,875 Taxicab 7Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 2,864 Motorcycle 51Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 6,639 Bicycle 67Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 2,439 Walked 898Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 1,728 Other Means 529
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 56,321 63.0%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 30,577 34.2%Worked Outside State of Residence 2,443 2.7%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 31,9792010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4322010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 52.4%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1,4502008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 10,9052009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 106,160 75.6%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 21,969 15.6%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 94,103 4.7%2009 Total Housing 89,8942014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $121,218 9.3%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $110,864 28.0%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 55,6532009 Renter Occupied Housing 25,1972009 Total Households 80,8502000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1972
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $62,672 4.4%2009 Median Family Income $60,032 29.8%2000 Median Family Income $46,2662014 Median Household Income $54,142 6.1%2009 Median Household Income $51,034 29.3%2000 Median Household Income $39,4762009 Median Disposable Income $39,9802009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.7%2014 Per Capita Income $24,740 3.5%2009 Per Capita Income $23,897 24.3%2000 Per Capita Income $19,2252000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 20,3092000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 10.9%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 86,531 84,9262010Q3 Unemployment 9,800 13,7822010Q3 Unemployment Rate 10.2% 14.0%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 416 252010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $6.7 $0.0Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 188 1,042Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 19 23
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 62,815 63,541 $635 $649Total Government 9,156 8,929 $706 $741Total Private Industry 52,778 53,723 $623 $635Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 539 567 $1,528 $1,237Construction 2,583 2,885 $650 $710Manufacturing 10,600 10,882 $772 $780Wholesale Trade 2,015 2,077 $862 $877Retail Trade 8,927 9,085 $421 $434Transportation and Warehousing 1,013 1,029 $736 $785Information 627 564 $827 $633Finance and Insurance 1,169 1,230 $871 $823Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 734 771 $510 $558Professional and Technical Services 1,748 1,592 $636 $738Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 298 399 $1,869 $1,380Administrative and Waste Services 3,485 3,275 $451 $471Educational Services 5,670 5,407 $653 $657Health Care and Social Assistance 11,044 11,105 $783 $808Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 369 516 $331 $277Accommodation and Food Services 5,540 5,655 $246 $249Other Services Ex. Public Admin 1,848 1,811 $386 $420Public Administration 3,692 3,721 $732 $796Unclassified 35 81 $931 $800
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 98 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $1,769.92010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 3,940 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1,4302010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 318 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,237,718
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.8350 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 160FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $1,385.3 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 5,6302011 Tier designation 2
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 54 2009 Number of Physicians 377Annual Snowfall 6 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 18.2Average Annual Temperature 57 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 77.0Average Annual High Temperature 71 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.8Average Annual Low Temperature 47 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 8.7
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Graham County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 8,247 0.1%2009 Total Population 8,212 0.3%2000 Total Population 7,993July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 8,327July 2009 Certified Population Growth 334July 2009 Certified Net Migration 336
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 185 2.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 7,808 97.7%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 452009 Median Age 442000 Median Age 422009 Total Pop 0-19 1,952 23.8%2009 Total Pop 20-29 753 9.2%2009 Total Pop 30-39 951 11.6%2009 Total Pop 40-49 1,159 14.1%2009 Total Pop 50-59 1,198 14.6%2009 Total Pop 60+ 2,199 26.8%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 28 . . Worker Mode, Base 3,244Workers Not Working at Home 3,210 Work at Home 34Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 177 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 2,201Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 575 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 909Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 522 Bus/Trolley Bus 5Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 494 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 410 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 111 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 319 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 27 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 74 Motorcycle 0Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 164 Bicycle 0Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 147 Walked 55Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 190 Other Means 40
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 2,454 75.6%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 555 17.1%Worked Outside State of Residence 235 7.2%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 1,1862010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4692010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 62.3%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 4,307 72.9%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 738 12.5%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 5,614 0.8%2009 Total Housing 5,5722014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $111,058 12.8%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $98,428 52.6%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 2,9682009 Renter Occupied Housing 6402009 Total Households 3,6082000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1978
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $42,824 6.1%2009 Median Family Income $40,357 22.6%2000 Median Family Income $32,9312014 Median Household Income $32,977 3.1%2009 Median Household Income $31,991 21.2%2000 Median Household Income $26,4012009 Median Disposable Income $26,5372009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 1.0%2014 Per Capita Income $18,419 5.2%2009 Per Capita Income $17,514 23.0%2000 Per Capita Income $14,2372000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 1,5462000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 19.5%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 3,224 3,2782010Q3 Unemployment 488 6292010Q3 Unemployment Rate 13.1% 16.1%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . .Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 0
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 2,071 2,043 $529 $514Total Government 325 325 $675 $668Total Private Industry 879 704 $479 $578Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 $0 $0Utilities 8 8 $1,462 $1,070Construction 242 290 $688 $770Manufacturing 0 0 . .Wholesale Trade 8 0 $546 .Retail Trade 186 195 $319 $333Transportation and Warehousing 10 19 $769 $738Information 12 12 $1,018 $796Finance and Insurance 51 52 $628 $646Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 4 4 $343 $326Professional and Technical Services 38 35 $633 $545Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 $0 $0Administrative and Waste Services 10 57 $653 $506Educational Services 253 247 $613 $625Health Care and Social Assistance 293 0 $347 .Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 0 0 . .Accommodation and Food Services 0 0 . .Other Services Ex. Public Admin 33 49 $353 $396Public Administration 53 58 $833 $778Unclassified 2 3 $556 $530
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 2 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $27.52010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 175 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 612010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 6 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $450,623
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.4050 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 11FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $40.3 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 1942011 Tier designation 1
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 45 2009 Number of Physicians 4Annual Snowfall 8 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 4.8Average Annual Temperature 59 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 38.4Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 1.2Average Annual Low Temperature 46 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 3.6
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Guilford County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 507,852 1.3%2009 Total Population 476,896 1.4%2000 Total Population 421,048July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 475,953July 2009 Certified Population Growth 54,905July 2009 Certified Net Migration 32,043
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 352,859 83.8%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 1,346 0.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 66,843 15.9%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 372009 Median Age 372000 Median Age 352009 Total Pop 0-19 125,758 26.4%2009 Total Pop 20-29 69,342 14.5%2009 Total Pop 30-39 64,925 13.6%2009 Total Pop 40-49 70,506 14.8%2009 Total Pop 50-59 63,262 13.3%2009 Total Pop 60+ 83,103 17.4%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 21 . . Worker Mode, Base 213,079Workers Not Working at Home 207,192 Work at Home 5,887Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 4,968 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 173,063Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 20,527 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 25,615Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 37,331 Bus/Trolley Bus 2,185Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 45,166 Streetcar/Trolley Car 91Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 38,672 Subway/Elevated 51Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 12,792 Railroad 76Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 25,060 Ferryboat 6Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 4,064 Taxicab 297Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 3,763 Motorcycle 132Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 6,794 Bicycle 364Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 4,448 Walked 3,688Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 3,607 Other Means 1,624
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 187,150 87.8%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 23,997 11.3%Worked Outside State of Residence 1,932 0.9%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 72,3452010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4612010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 63.8%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 8,6792008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 62,1142009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 270,688 85.9%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 102,490 32.5%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 226,541 6.9%2009 Total Housing 211,8692014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $122,491 0.2%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $122,293 8.6%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 120,9712009 Renter Occupied Housing 72,4692009 Total Households 193,4402000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1975
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $70,306 4.5%2009 Median Family Income $67,255 27.3%2000 Median Family Income $52,8512014 Median Household Income $60,105 6.8%2009 Median Household Income $56,264 31.3%2000 Median Household Income $42,8602009 Median Disposable Income $44,1872009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $30,739 4.2%2009 Per Capita Income $29,487 26.3%2000 Per Capita Income $23,3402000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 43,2272000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 10.6%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 218,871 215,9252010Q3 Unemployment 24,127 26,5772010Q3 Unemployment Rate 9.9% 11.0%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 1,156 8802010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $52.7 $86.8Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 914 2,883Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 74 90
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 254,376 259,773 $767 $770Total Government 24,366 24,651 $812 $846Total Private Industry 221,849 228,379 $757 $758Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
232 259 $559 $568
Mining 137 179 $861 $888Utilities 383 403 $1,473 $1,209Construction 9,071 10,499 $743 $798Manufacturing 30,509 31,467 $997 $987Wholesale Trade 15,285 15,498 $977 $965Retail Trade 27,478 28,421 $483 $498Transportation and Warehousing 15,691 16,131 $785 $826Information 5,067 5,222 $1,093 $1,005Finance and Insurance 15,208 15,387 $1,145 $1,029Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 3,340 3,479 $782 $758Professional and Technical Services 11,186 10,703 $997 $1,087Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 5,835 6,419 $1,843 $1,490Administrative and Waste Services 20,596 19,801 $457 $473Educational Services 16,180 15,119 $725 $724Health Care and Social Assistance 31,311 31,944 $748 $812Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 2,328 2,779 $344 $339Accommodation and Food Services 20,585 21,829 $264 $273Other Services Ex. Public Admin 6,159 6,359 $544 $549Public Administration 9,449 10,713 $796 $864Unclassified 185 419 $930 $873
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 153 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $6,997.72010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 13,850 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 4,9062010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 726 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,426,348
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.7374 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 515FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $5,069.1 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 16,5892011 Tier designation 3
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 49 2009 Number of Physicians 1,145Annual Snowfall 10 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 24.1Average Annual Temperature 50 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 114.9Average Annual High Temperature 72 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 5.3Average Annual Low Temperature 49 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 9.9
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Haywood County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 59,316 0.5%2009 Total Population 57,825 0.7%2000 Total Population 54,033July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 58,028July 2009 Certified Population Growth 3,994July 2009 Certified Net Migration 4,896
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 28,162 52.1%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 843 1.6%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 25,028 46.3%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 472009 Median Age 462000 Median Age 422009 Total Pop 0-19 12,537 21.7%2009 Total Pop 20-29 5,164 8.9%2009 Total Pop 30-39 6,690 11.6%2009 Total Pop 40-49 8,534 14.8%2009 Total Pop 50-59 8,923 15.4%2009 Total Pop 60+ 15,977 27.6%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 23 . . Worker Mode, Base 23,721Workers Not Working at Home 23,072 Work at Home 649Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 934 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 19,280Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 2,877 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 3,239Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 3,965 Bus/Trolley Bus 72Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 4,112 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 3,180 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 978 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 3,043 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 742 Taxicab 49Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 713 Motorcycle 5Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,466 Bicycle 10Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 539 Walked 318Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 523 Other Means 99
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 17,263 72.8%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 6,120 25.8%Worked Outside State of Residence 338 1.4%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 7,6532010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5412010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 46.5%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 3852008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 3,4562009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 34,811 81.3%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 7,449 17.4%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 33,355 3.5%2009 Total Housing 32,2312014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $135,392 10.7%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $122,331 36.8%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 19,5972009 Renter Occupied Housing 5,7912009 Total Households 25,3882000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1973
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $54,003 5.7%2009 Median Family Income $51,082 26.3%2000 Median Family Income $40,4302014 Median Household Income $44,557 5.2%2009 Median Household Income $42,361 24.7%2000 Median Household Income $33,9592009 Median Disposable Income $34,8442009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.7%2014 Per Capita Income $23,451 3.5%2009 Per Capita Income $22,662 22.1%2000 Per Capita Income $18,5542000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 6,1122000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 11.5%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 24,924 24,3192010Q3 Unemployment 2,233 2,6572010Q3 Unemployment Rate 8.2% 9.8%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . 752010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . $3.4Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . 224Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 6
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 15,954 16,503 $577 $590Total Government 1,308 1,377 $665 $674Total Private Industry 11,754 12,278 $544 $562Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 815 971 $522 $571Manufacturing 1,879 1,937 $879 $916Wholesale Trade 257 272 $655 $616Retail Trade 2,654 2,739 $418 $442Transportation and Warehousing 99 104 $842 $915Information 147 130 $821 $838Finance and Insurance 403 416 $726 $724Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 164 186 $367 $383Professional and Technical Services 591 662 $779 $759Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 50 47 $837 $880Administrative and Waste Services 424 427 $377 $430Educational Services 44 47 $359 $311Health Care and Social Assistance 1,798 1,700 $638 $686Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 384 308 $512 $432Accommodation and Food Services 1,766 2,000 $220 $237Other Services Ex. Public Admin 371 418 $424 $447Public Administration 1,204 1,264 $650 $653Unclassified 14 27 $505 $735
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 1 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $479.82010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 1,440 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 5512010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 44 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $870,789
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5140 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 45FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $498.1 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 1,6812011 Tier designation 2
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 52 2009 Number of Physicians 96Annual Snowfall 14 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 16.5Average Annual Temperature 57 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 74.4Average Annual High Temperature 71 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 4.5Average Annual Low Temperature 50 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 7.2
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Henderson County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 114,597 1.7%2009 Total Population 105,512 1.8%2000 Total Population 89,173July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 105,221July 2009 Certified Population Growth 16,048July 2009 Certified Net Migration 16,540
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 47,057 52.8%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 510 0.6%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 41,606 46.7%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 462009 Median Age 452000 Median Age 432009 Total Pop 0-19 23,611 22.4%2009 Total Pop 20-29 9,875 9.4%2009 Total Pop 30-39 11,947 11.3%2009 Total Pop 40-49 14,662 13.9%2009 Total Pop 50-59 15,457 14.6%2009 Total Pop 60+ 29,960 28.4%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 22 . . Worker Mode, Base 38,711Workers Not Working at Home 37,470 Work at Home 1,241Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 1,229 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 31,281Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 3,492 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 5,391Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 6,528 Bus/Trolley Bus 46Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 7,786 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 6,672 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 2,632 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 4,713 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 795 Taxicab 16Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 619 Motorcycle 37Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,405 Bicycle 35Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 837 Walked 480Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 762 Other Means 184
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 28,688 74.1%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 8,977 23.2%Worked Outside State of Residence 1,046 2.7%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 13,2762010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5182010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 50.6%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1992008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 3,3782009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 66,380 86.0%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 20,056 26.0%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 55,920 8.8%2009 Total Housing 51,4172014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $163,303 5.1%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $155,364 36.1%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 35,3952009 Renter Occupied Housing 9,6882009 Total Households 45,0832000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1980
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $59,351 3.3%2009 Median Family Income $57,462 27.8%2000 Median Family Income $44,9722014 Median Household Income $51,607 5.7%2009 Median Household Income $48,827 27.6%2000 Median Household Income $38,2632009 Median Disposable Income $38,6742009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.7%2014 Per Capita Income $27,137 3.7%2009 Per Capita Income $26,169 24.0%2000 Per Capita Income $21,1102000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 8,5262000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9.7%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 44,809 43,7202010Q3 Unemployment 3,551 4,3972010Q3 Unemployment Rate 7.3% 9.1%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . 3642010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . $47.1Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 16 247Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 4 18
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 32,603 33,576 $608 $634Total Government 4,930 4,879 $701 $742Total Private Industry 25,948 26,759 $595 $620Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 1,615 1,868 $536 $646Manufacturing 4,909 5,114 $863 $872Wholesale Trade 991 1,028 $667 $743Retail Trade 4,751 4,687 $461 $477Transportation and Warehousing 173 178 $863 $911Information 301 394 $698 $848Finance and Insurance 730 736 $879 $889Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 257 233 $454 $503Professional and Technical Services 829 849 $812 $768Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 200 178 $882 $877Administrative and Waste Services 1,646 1,543 $370 $429Educational Services 2,517 2,416 $600 $641Health Care and Social Assistance 6,367 6,137 $707 $739Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 500 646 $440 $431Accommodation and Food Services 2,828 3,206 $260 $271Other Services Ex. Public Admin 813 876 $421 $454Public Administration 1,417 1,477 $726 $758Unclassified 32 72 $709 $861
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 22 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $1,249.42010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 2,804 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 8962010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 132 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,394,470
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.4620 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 76FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $751.9 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 2,0992011 Tier designation 3
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 48 2009 Number of Physicians 225Annual Snowfall 11 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 21.4Average Annual Temperature 58 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 95.8Average Annual High Temperature 69 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 4.3Average Annual Low Temperature 46 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 8.5
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Iredell County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 183,955 2.8%2009 Total Population 160,602 3.0%2000 Total Population 122,660July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 157,013July 2009 Certified Population Growth 34,353July 2009 Certified Net Migration 27,965
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 61,859 50.4%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 1,474 1.2%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 59,327 48.4%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 392009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 372009 Total Pop 0-19 44,166 27.5%2009 Total Pop 20-29 17,561 10.9%2009 Total Pop 30-39 21,881 13.6%2009 Total Pop 40-49 25,625 16.0%2009 Total Pop 50-59 22,421 14.0%2009 Total Pop 60+ 28,948 18.0%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 25 . . Worker Mode, Base 60,191Workers Not Working at Home 58,469 Work at Home 1,722Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 1,703 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 49,748Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 5,837 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 7,499Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 10,545 Bus/Trolley Bus 49Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 11,259 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 8,604 Subway/Elevated 8Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 2,776 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 6,323 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 1,231 Taxicab 80Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 1,351 Motorcycle 47Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 4,274 Bicycle 64Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 3,260 Walked 545Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 1,306 Other Means 429
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 41,787 69.4%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 17,884 29.7%Worked Outside State of Residence 520 0.9%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 28,5942010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5142010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 52.8%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1,2622008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 6,7302009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 88,508 81.9%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 20,433 18.9%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 80,127 14.6%2009 Total Housing 69,9242014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $229,171 28.1%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $178,850 70.4%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 47,0172009 Renter Occupied Housing 15,4482009 Total Households 62,4652000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1979
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $63,509 1.0%2009 Median Family Income $62,873 28.1%2000 Median Family Income $49,0932014 Median Household Income $55,100 2.1%2009 Median Household Income $53,943 28.5%2000 Median Household Income $41,9702009 Median Disposable Income $41,8582009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.7%2014 Per Capita Income $26,641 3.5%2009 Per Capita Income $25,743 21.7%2000 Per Capita Income $21,1482000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9,8942000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 8.2%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 68,991 72,3872010Q3 Unemployment 8,263 10,0372010Q3 Unemployment Rate 10.7% 12.2%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 517 6682010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $134.3 $137.1Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 220 394Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 12 25
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 59,606 60,818 $735 $717Total Government 1,183 1,198 $710 $733Total Private Industry 50,419 51,579 $744 $718Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 152 167 $1,150 $1,167Construction 3,147 3,393 $640 $701Manufacturing 9,021 9,179 $777 $812Wholesale Trade 2,991 3,219 $791 $777Retail Trade 7,582 7,827 $452 $461Transportation and Warehousing 2,136 2,043 $617 $674Information 469 485 $555 $779Finance and Insurance 1,050 1,103 $926 $853Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 530 595 $594 $742Professional and Technical Services 1,534 1,607 $922 $966Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 2,827 2,565 $2,910 $1,965Administrative and Waste Services 2,862 2,687 $534 $562Educational Services 1,057 1,040 $556 $576Health Care and Social Assistance 6,763 6,834 $639 $701Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1,718 1,992 $1,086 $1,186Accommodation and Food Services 5,758 5,839 $244 $256Other Services Ex. Public Admin 1,451 1,564 $449 $446Public Administration 485 499 $851 $856Unclassified 69 139 $906 $1,041
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 84 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $1,494.02010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 4,658 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1,3912010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 295 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,074,048
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.4450 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 134FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $1,430.6 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 3,4522011 Tier designation 3
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 49 2009 Number of Physicians 298Annual Snowfall 8 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 19.0Average Annual Temperature 59 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 103.7Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 5.0Average Annual Low Temperature 44 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 9.9
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Jackson County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 40,446 1.1%2009 Total Population 38,337 1.6%2000 Total Population 33,121July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 37,990July 2009 Certified Population Growth 4,887July 2009 Certified Net Migration 4,292
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 7,163 21.6%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 265 0.8%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 25,693 77.6%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 412009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 362009 Total Pop 0-19 9,200 24.0%2009 Total Pop 20-29 6,242 16.3%2009 Total Pop 30-39 4,211 11.0%2009 Total Pop 40-49 4,705 12.3%2009 Total Pop 50-59 5,561 14.5%2009 Total Pop 60+ 8,418 22.0%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 21 . . Worker Mode, Base 15,369Workers Not Working at Home 14,951 Work at Home 418Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 909 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 11,727Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 2,412 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 2,533Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 2,837 Bus/Trolley Bus 32Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 2,446 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 2,175 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 612 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 1,635 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 147 Taxicab 12Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 264 Motorcycle 12Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 674 Bicycle 12Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 560 Walked 547Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 280 Other Means 76
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 11,419 74.3%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 3,584 23.3%Worked Outside State of Residence 366 2.4%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 3,7182010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4642010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 53.6%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 2,5502008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 14,1892009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 20,454 82.3%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 6,897 27.8%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 24,934 7.3%2009 Total Housing 23,2452014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $156,244 4.8%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $149,123 60.2%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 11,3012009 Renter Occupied Housing 4,3452009 Total Households 15,6462000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1980
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $53,398 2.8%2009 Median Family Income $51,967 26.8%2000 Median Family Income $40,9912014 Median Household Income $42,243 2.3%2009 Median Household Income $41,294 26.3%2000 Median Household Income $32,6992009 Median Disposable Income $33,9002009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.9%2014 Per Capita Income $23,489 4.3%2009 Per Capita Income $22,511 28.0%2000 Per Capita Income $17,5822000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 4,5762000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 15.1%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 18,959 19,8422010Q3 Unemployment 1,468 1,8512010Q3 Unemployment Rate 7.2% 8.5%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . 612010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . $16.7Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 43 151Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 1 6
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 11,552 12,627 $605 $609Total Government 64 69 $837 $871Total Private Industry 7,139 8,075 $507 $529Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 610 758 $517 $603Manufacturing 381 368 $721 $760Wholesale Trade 0 0 . .Retail Trade 1,361 1,499 $411 $423Transportation and Warehousing 199 205 $639 $702Information 108 97 $965 $937Finance and Insurance 203 206 $658 $685Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 134 144 $479 $456Professional and Technical Services 0 0 . .Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 443 601 $514 $506Educational Services 62 62 $539 $542Health Care and Social Assistance 1,759 1,804 $706 $756Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 193 402 $760 $623Accommodation and Food Services 1,472 1,695 $232 $264Other Services Ex. Public Admin 259 255 $366 $384Public Administration 10 12 $680 $759Unclassified 9 36 $406 $486
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 1 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $278.52010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 1,058 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 3822010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 24 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $728,985
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.2800 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 25FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $306.5 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 7522011 Tier designation 2
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 47 2009 Number of Physicians 82Annual Snowfall 11 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 21.6Average Annual Temperature 55 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 96.1Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.7Average Annual Low Temperature 46 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 5.8
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Lincoln County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 83,762 1.8%2009 Total Population 76,559 2.0%2000 Total Population 63,780July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 75,702July 2009 Certified Population Growth 11,922July 2009 Certified Net Migration 9,422
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 24,173 37.9%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 563 0.9%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 39,044 61.2%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 412009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 362009 Total Pop 0-19 20,148 26.3%2009 Total Pop 20-29 8,011 10.5%2009 Total Pop 30-39 10,841 14.2%2009 Total Pop 40-49 12,478 16.3%2009 Total Pop 50-59 11,088 14.5%2009 Total Pop 60+ 13,993 18.3%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 27 . . Worker Mode, Base 31,803Workers Not Working at Home 31,124 Work at Home 679Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 726 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 26,113Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 2,810 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 4,661Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 4,662 Bus/Trolley Bus 0Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 4,476 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 3,906 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 2,020 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 4,485 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 1,130 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 1,256 Motorcycle 17Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 3,318 Bicycle 25Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 1,691 Walked 167Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 644 Other Means 141
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 15,249 47.9%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 16,251 51.1%Worked Outside State of Residence 303 1.0%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 12,9562010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4492010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 51.1%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 39,902 75.9%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 7,533 14.3%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 35,065 9.8%2009 Total Housing 31,9392014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $189,269 24.0%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $152,684 65.1%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 22,9612009 Renter Occupied Housing 6,3262009 Total Households 29,2872000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1980
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $57,866 0.5%2009 Median Family Income $57,583 21.5%2000 Median Family Income $47,4082014 Median Household Income $52,294 2.5%2009 Median Household Income $51,040 22.5%2000 Median Household Income $41,6592009 Median Disposable Income $39,2382009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.4%2014 Per Capita Income $23,053 2.2%2009 Per Capita Income $22,558 19.5%2000 Per Capita Income $18,8772000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 5,7662000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9.2%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 32,700 34,5392010Q3 Unemployment 4,104 5,4242010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.2% 13.6%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 60 1242010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $40.0 $20.3Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 100 322Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 10 13
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 19,200 19,784 $588 $601Total Government 2,802 315 $696 $789Total Private Industry 14,659 15,802 $565 $584Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 128 . $980Construction 1,548 1,711 $582 $685Manufacturing 4,271 4,373 $761 $742Wholesale Trade 471 502 $868 $832Retail Trade 2,557 2,690 $443 $457Transportation and Warehousing 104 548 $842 $720Information 158 130 $804 $674Finance and Insurance 383 377 $806 $792Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 121 120 $416 $490Professional and Technical Services 510 450 $653 $775Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 48 47 $996 $932Administrative and Waste Services 716 760 $311 $363Educational Services 1,986 175 $667 $489Health Care and Social Assistance 2,008 1,339 $589 $562Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 297 335 $420 $410Accommodation and Food Services 1,653 1,741 $221 $228Other Services Ex. Public Admin 426 437 $433 $464Public Administration 182 207 $748 $737Unclassified 22 47 $1,709 $1,179
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 40 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $535.32010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 1,592 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 5372010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 101 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $996,914
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5700 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 41FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $431.9 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 1,4732011 Tier designation 2
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 53 2009 Number of Physicians 64Annual Snowfall 7 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 8.5Average Annual Temperature 59 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 47.9Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 2.9Average Annual Low Temperature 43 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.2
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
McDowell County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 45,776 0.5%2009 Total Population 44,713 0.6%2000 Total Population 42,151July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 44,742July 2009 Certified Population Growth 2,590July 2009 Certified Net Migration 1,883
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 9,819 23.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 410 1.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 31,922 75.7%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 422009 Median Age 402000 Median Age 382009 Total Pop 0-19 10,904 24.4%2009 Total Pop 20-29 5,027 11.2%2009 Total Pop 30-39 6,287 14.1%2009 Total Pop 40-49 6,552 14.7%2009 Total Pop 50-59 6,446 14.4%2009 Total Pop 60+ 9,497 21.2%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 25 . . Worker Mode, Base 19,228Workers Not Working at Home 18,851 Work at Home 377Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 440 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 14,878Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 1,801 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 3,623Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 2,994 Bus/Trolley Bus 64Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 3,367 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 2,851 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 1,297 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 2,675 Ferryboat 12Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 470 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 474 Motorcycle 5Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,304 Bicycle 1Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 664 Walked 137Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 514 Other Means 131
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 14,355 74.7%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 4,711 24.5%Worked Outside State of Residence 162 0.8%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 4,2822010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4602010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 40.9%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1842008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 1,8762009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 23,426 74.5%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 3,117 9.9%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 21,010 3.3%2009 Total Housing 20,3362014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $115,570 8.6%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $106,391 64.1%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 13,9052009 Renter Occupied Housing 4,1542009 Total Households 18,0592000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1974
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $51,255 7.2%2009 Median Family Income $47,804 26.2%2000 Median Family Income $37,8682014 Median Household Income $42,504 4.7%2009 Median Household Income $40,595 25.2%2000 Median Household Income $32,4242009 Median Disposable Income $32,6582009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.7%2014 Per Capita Income $20,611 3.7%2009 Per Capita Income $19,876 23.4%2000 Per Capita Income $16,1092000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 4,7262000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 11.6%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 18,045 18,0602010Q3 Unemployment 2,227 3,1342010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.0% 14.8%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 171 2442010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $4.9 $7.4Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 14 91Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 3 4
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 14,298 14,364 $546 $562Total Government 652 680 $720 $712Total Private Industry 9,580 9,961 $538 $539Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 49 . $447
Mining 0 56 . $605Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 576 687 $543 $658Manufacturing 5,035 4,976 $659 $653Wholesale Trade 229 245 $648 $677Retail Trade 1,629 1,621 $418 $441Transportation and Warehousing 61 64 $817 $839Information 41 45 $731 $724Finance and Insurance 170 181 $714 $649Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 67 72 $337 $314Professional and Technical Services 0 0 . .Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 378 352 $372 $333Educational Services 0 0 . .Health Care and Social Assistance 0 0 . .Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 59 88 $224 $226Accommodation and Food Services 1,018 1,217 $221 $225Other Services Ex. Public Admin 371 356 $369 $385Public Administration 591 616 $710 $698Unclassified 8 16 $697 $486
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 6 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $382.02010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 714 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 2792010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 59 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,369,080
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5500 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 40FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $238.2 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 1,1862011 Tier designation 1
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 46 2009 Number of Physicians 34Annual Snowfall 13 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 7.6Average Annual Temperature 61 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 54.5Average Annual High Temperature 66 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 2.0Average Annual Low Temperature 43 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.0
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Macon County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 36,217 1.3%2009 Total Population 33,971 1.4%2000 Total Population 29,811July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 34,494July 2009 Certified Population Growth 4,683July 2009 Certified Net Migration 5,234
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 5,620 18.9%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 339 1.1%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 23,852 80.0%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 502009 Median Age 482000 Median Age 452009 Total Pop 0-19 7,077 20.8%2009 Total Pop 20-29 2,850 8.4%2009 Total Pop 30-39 3,331 9.8%2009 Total Pop 40-49 4,534 13.3%2009 Total Pop 50-59 5,615 16.5%2009 Total Pop 60+ 10,564 31.1%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 20 . . Worker Mode, Base 12,576Workers Not Working at Home 11,997 Work at Home 579Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 655 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 10,086Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 1,834 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,628Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 2,808 Bus/Trolley Bus 21Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 2,184 Streetcar/Trolley Car 8Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 1,253 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 397 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 1,269 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 162 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 230 Motorcycle 15Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 683 Bicycle 14Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 323 Walked 172Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 199 Other Means 53
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 10,452 83.1%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 1,209 9.6%Worked Outside State of Residence 915 7.3%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 2,5822010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4932010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 40.3%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 20,650 80.9%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 4,516 17.7%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 26,236 7.3%2009 Total Housing 24,4442014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $164,845 6.5%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $154,787 58.9%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 12,0762009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,8472009 Total Households 14,9232000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1981
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $50,573 7.1%2009 Median Family Income $47,208 26.7%2000 Median Family Income $37,2542014 Median Household Income $41,859 4.5%2009 Median Household Income $40,062 25.2%2000 Median Household Income $32,0052009 Median Disposable Income $32,2982009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $23,137 4.1%2009 Per Capita Income $22,234 19.3%2000 Per Capita Income $18,6422000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 3,7222000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 12.6%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 14,638 15,0702010Q3 Unemployment 1,380 1,7522010Q3 Unemployment Rate 8.6% 10.4%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . .Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 0
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 9,802 10,766 $538 $555Total Government 1,601 1,633 $642 $675Total Private Industry 7,570 8,320 $509 $526Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 38 . $460
Mining 0 10 . $474Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 791 985 $500 $568Manufacturing 680 680 $690 $675Wholesale Trade 130 0 $527 .Retail Trade 1,605 1,730 $412 $431Transportation and Warehousing 65 65 $794 $870Information 87 121 $545 $541Finance and Insurance 318 327 $770 $787Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 107 111 $354 $401Professional and Technical Services 744 776 $641 $633Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 0 0 . .Educational Services 857 799 $597 $617Health Care and Social Assistance 1,363 1,395 $634 $674Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 234 383 $446 $455Accommodation and Food Services 1,009 1,220 $268 $296Other Services Ex. Public Admin 430 458 $419 $458Public Administration 738 820 $655 $692Unclassified 14 35 $1,047 $800
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 2 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $353.92010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 1,232 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 5082010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 40 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $696,613
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.2790 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 23FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $352.3 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 9562011 Tier designation 2
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 47 2009 Number of Physicians 72Annual Snowfall 9 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 20.9Average Annual Temperature 58 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 60.6Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 4.9Average Annual Low Temperature 46 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.7
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Madison County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 21,369 0.5%2009 Total Population 20,889 0.7%2000 Total Population 19,635July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 20,846July 2009 Certified Population Growth 1,211July 2009 Certified Net Migration 1,374
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 1,273 6.5%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 18,362 93.5%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 432009 Median Age 422000 Median Age 392009 Total Pop 0-19 5,172 24.8%2009 Total Pop 20-29 2,245 10.7%2009 Total Pop 30-39 2,488 11.9%2009 Total Pop 40-49 2,962 14.2%2009 Total Pop 50-59 3,156 15.1%2009 Total Pop 60+ 4,866 23.3%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 30 . . Worker Mode, Base 8,570Workers Not Working at Home 8,252 Work at Home 318Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 288 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 6,767Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 692 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,161Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 926 Bus/Trolley Bus 13Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 766 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 911 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 603 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 1,690 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 274 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 283 Motorcycle 7Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,035 Bicycle 15Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 506 Walked 221Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 278 Other Means 68
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 3,923 45.8%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 4,372 51.0%Worked Outside State of Residence 275 3.2%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 3,8622010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5582010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 51.1%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 2402008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 1,4062009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 10,673 73.8%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 2,587 17.9%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 11,358 3.5%2009 Total Housing 10,9742014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $112,026 5.9%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $105,831 25.8%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 6,7272009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,0572009 Total Households 8,7842000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1975
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $49,711 7.7%2009 Median Family Income $46,141 23.8%2000 Median Family Income $37,2582014 Median Household Income $39,541 4.0%2009 Median Household Income $38,024 22.9%2000 Median Household Income $30,9512009 Median Disposable Income $30,6102009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $20,717 4.2%2009 Per Capita Income $19,883 23.7%2000 Per Capita Income $16,0762000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 2,8802000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 15.4%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 8,971 8,7532010Q3 Unemployment 783 9382010Q3 Unemployment Rate 8.0% 9.7%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . 28Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 2
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 4,119 4,104 $489 $516Total Government 925 887 $528 $570Total Private Industry 1,409 1,468 $485 $481Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 4 . $1,176
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 0 0 . .Manufacturing 362 380 $842 $734Wholesale Trade 36 40 $452 $475Retail Trade 342 341 $352 $366Transportation and Warehousing 37 37 $706 $775Information 10 9 $570 $1,964Finance and Insurance 64 63 $797 $791Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 22 27 $518 $498Professional and Technical Services 0 0 . .Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 59 57 $413 $469Educational Services 549 510 $539 $590Health Care and Social Assistance 0 0 . .Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 141 131 $266 $277Accommodation and Food Services 289 325 $240 $268Other Services Ex. Public Admin 82 83 $490 $539Public Administration 339 340 $491 $518Unclassified 1 8 $1,720 $426
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings . 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $90.42010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 334 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1062010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 18 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $853,294
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5600 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 15FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $64.1 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 3842011 Tier designation 2
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 48 2009 Number of Physicians 13Annual Snowfall 14 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 6.2Average Annual Temperature 59 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 30.2Average Annual High Temperature 68 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 1.9Average Annual Low Temperature 44 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 5.3
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Mecklenburg County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 1,046,632 2.8%2009 Total Population 912,585 3.0%2000 Total Population 695,454July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 894,290July 2009 Certified Population Growth 198,836July 2009 Certified Net Migration 119,307
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 669,285 96.2%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 272 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 25,897 3.7%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 342009 Median Age 352000 Median Age 332009 Total Pop 0-19 252,747 27.7%2009 Total Pop 20-29 142,073 15.6%2009 Total Pop 30-39 139,852 15.3%2009 Total Pop 40-49 145,005 15.9%2009 Total Pop 50-59 113,484 12.4%2009 Total Pop 60+ 119,424 13.1%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 26 . . Worker Mode, Base 362,991Workers Not Working at Home 350,679 Work at Home 12,312Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 6,170 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 287,663Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 25,156 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 45,473Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 43,828 Bus/Trolley Bus 8,674Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 55,760 Streetcar/Trolley Car 30Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 60,977 Subway/Elevated 60Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 26,042 Railroad 29Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 61,914 Ferryboat 6Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 11,163 Taxicab 532Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 14,030 Motorcycle 202Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 26,871 Bicycle 489Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 11,900 Walked 5,097Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 6,868 Other Means 2,424
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 329,498 90.8%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 24,071 6.6%Worked Outside State of Residence 9,422 2.6%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 137,6432010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4972010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 65.7%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 10,5852008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 75,4232009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 524,674 88.7%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 233,496 39.5%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 458,304 15.0%2009 Total Housing 398,5822014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $205,644 10.8%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $185,611 33.5%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 226,9722009 Renter Occupied Housing 138,4622009 Total Households 365,4342000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1982
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $81,735 3.9%2009 Median Family Income $78,693 29.9%2000 Median Family Income $60,5702014 Median Household Income $71,369 6.5%2009 Median Household Income $67,029 32.4%2000 Median Household Income $50,6382009 Median Disposable Income $51,5362009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.9%2014 Per Capita Income $36,967 4.8%2009 Per Capita Income $35,286 29.0%2000 Per Capita Income $27,3522000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 62,6522000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9.2%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 412,532 404,8802010Q3 Unemployment 45,112 49,2022010Q3 Unemployment Rate 9.9% 10.8%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 3,864 6,2492010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $292.8 $309.6Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 2,795 .Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 95 0
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 528,655 536,568 $1,150 $998Total Government 60,319 57,946 $976 $1,010Total Private Industry 433,875 445,421 $1,193 $1,002Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
767 831 $841 $768
Mining 168 225 $615 $807Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 23,390 26,610 $928 $961Manufacturing 29,365 30,759 $1,183 $1,166Wholesale Trade 32,856 34,206 $1,202 $1,179Retail Trade 52,752 54,396 $513 $532Transportation and Warehousing 2,905 3,023 $1,083 $1,138Information 17,584 18,479 $1,699 $1,353Finance and Insurance 48,321 48,178 $2,833 $1,716Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 9,041 9,699 $892 $904Professional and Technical Services 36,861 38,068 $1,348 $1,361Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 23,805 24,121 $2,965 $1,914Administrative and Waste Services 41,383 41,164 $689 $637Educational Services 30,705 25,808 $665 $751Health Care and Social Assistance 59,466 59,239 $1,012 $1,003Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 10,430 11,667 $686 $809Accommodation and Food Services 44,796 46,303 $330 $328Other Services Ex. Public Admin 12,466 12,685 $557 $576Public Administration 16,530 16,622 $951 $1,027Unclassified 605 1,284 $1,155 $1,026
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 118 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $11,773.42010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 31,402 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 7,7502010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 995 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,519,145
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.8387 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 786FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $12,728.1 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 27,6122011 Tier designation 3
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 48 2009 Number of Physicians 2,511Annual Snowfall 5 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 28.1Average Annual Temperature 60 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 115.5Average Annual High Temperature 72 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 6.4Average Annual Low Temperature 49 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 10.6
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Mitchell County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 15,886 ( 0.1%)2009 Total Population 15,942 0.2%2000 Total Population 15,687July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 15,976July 2009 Certified Population Growth 289July 2009 Certified Net Migration 643
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 398 2.5%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 15,289 97.5%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 462009 Median Age 452000 Median Age 422009 Total Pop 0-19 3,457 21.7%2009 Total Pop 20-29 1,546 9.7%2009 Total Pop 30-39 1,866 11.7%2009 Total Pop 40-49 2,373 14.9%2009 Total Pop 50-59 2,490 15.6%2009 Total Pop 60+ 4,210 26.4%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 25 . . Worker Mode, Base 6,925Workers Not Working at Home 6,820 Work at Home 105Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 265 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 5,262Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 879 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,460Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 1,220 Bus/Trolley Bus 0Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 1,009 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 799 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 441 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 829 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 170 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 166 Motorcycle 0Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 594 Bicycle 0Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 259 Walked 74Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 189 Other Means 24
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 4,813 69.5%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 1,938 28.0%Worked Outside State of Residence 174 2.5%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 2,0902010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4972010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 51.0%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 6172008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 2,4802009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 8,582 73.0%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 1,596 13.6%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 8,479 1.0%2009 Total Housing 8,3942014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $111,898 6.6%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $104,968 49.0%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 5,4972009 Renter Occupied Housing 1,3302009 Total Households 6,8272000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1973
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $47,545 5.3%2009 Median Family Income $45,139 23.7%2000 Median Family Income $36,4942014 Median Household Income $38,470 2.6%2009 Median Household Income $37,502 23.0%2000 Median Household Income $30,4942009 Median Disposable Income $30,2682009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $20,311 4.3%2009 Per Capita Income $19,476 22.2%2000 Per Capita Income $15,9332000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 2,1422000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 13.8%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 6,455 6,6852010Q3 Unemployment 661 8982010Q3 Unemployment Rate 9.3% 11.8%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . 98Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 5
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 4,891 5,151 $555 $555Total Government 967 973 $578 $574Total Private Industry 2,810 2,982 $513 $524Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 17 17 $1,638 $1,381Construction 0 0 . .Manufacturing 250 280 $614 $593Wholesale Trade 92 105 $554 $550Retail Trade 638 708 $377 $390Transportation and Warehousing 205 223 $702 $706Information 17 17 $471 $510Finance and Insurance 121 129 $590 $566Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 117 40 $466 $401Professional and Technical Services 66 82 $400 $415Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 33 38 $534 $732Administrative and Waste Services 229 287 $320 $359Educational Services 571 572 $551 $548Health Care and Social Assistance 832 844 $615 $642Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 12 16 $828 $785Accommodation and Food Services 0 0 . .Other Services Ex. Public Admin 99 106 $394 $461Public Administration 472 483 $540 $530Unclassified 6 8 $310 $662
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings . 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $126.92010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 401 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1432010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 25 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $887,121
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.4000 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 13FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $116.5 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 3172011 Tier designation 1
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 48 2009 Number of Physicians 28Annual Snowfall 31 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 17.5Average Annual Temperature 60 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 111.4Average Annual High Temperature 69 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.8Average Annual Low Temperature 45 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 8.1
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
Montgomery County (NC) December 2010
County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977
Demographics
Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 28,397 0.3%2009 Total Population 27,928 0.4%2000 Total Population 26,822July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 27,983July 2009 Certified Population Growth 1,161July 2009 Certified Net Migration 13
Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 3,342 12.5%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 445 1.7%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 23,035 85.9%
Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 402009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 372009 Total Pop 0-19 7,418 26.6%2009 Total Pop 20-29 3,159 11.3%2009 Total Pop 30-39 3,882 13.9%2009 Total Pop 40-49 3,786 13.6%2009 Total Pop 50-59 3,970 14.2%2009 Total Pop 60+ 5,713 20.5%
Working Commuters, 2000 Census
Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 25 . . Worker Mode, Base 11,550Workers Not Working at Home 11,254 Work at Home 296Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 434 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 8,597Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 1,627 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 2,366Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 1,752 Bus/Trolley Bus 35Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 1,802 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 1,529 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 463 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 1,479 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 302 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 289 Motorcycle 0Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 659 Bicycle 5Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 618 Walked 167Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 300 Other Means 84
Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 8,130 70.4%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 3,368 29.2%Worked Outside State of Residence 52 0.5%
EducationPop Age 25+, %
2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 4,2212010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,3092010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 49.0%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 3202008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 1,8862009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 13,185 69.0%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 2,142 11.2%
HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est
2014 Total Housing 16,034 0.5%2009 Total Housing 15,9592014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $111,611 9.2%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $102,247 51.5%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 8,0672009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,4452009 Total Households 10,5122000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1980
IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent
2014 Median Family Income $51,032 4.9%2009 Median Family Income $48,626 22.8%2000 Median Family Income $39,6012014 Median Household Income $40,813 2.3%2009 Median Household Income $39,914 21.3%2000 Median Household Income $32,8982009 Median Disposable Income $32,2532009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.9%2014 Per Capita Income $20,522 4.4%2009 Per Capita Income $19,650 19.1%2000 Per Capita Income $16,5042000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 3,9572000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 15.4%
Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual
2010Q3 Employment 9,294 10,0182010Q3 Unemployment 1,209 1,4932010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.5% 13.0%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . 1002010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . $100.0Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 90 .Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 1 1
Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment
2009 AnnualEmployment
2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage
2009 Avg WeeklyWage
Total All Industries 8,438 8,564 $557 $565Total Government 1,251 1,231 $705 $691Total Private Industry 5,461 5,572 $543 $552Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting
0 0 . .
Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 $0 $0Construction 331 357 $513 $518Manufacturing 2,644 2,752 $579 $566Wholesale Trade 188 173 $672 $731Retail Trade 794 792 $408 $444Transportation and Warehousing 77 90 $804 $797Information 77 76 $478 $474Finance and Insurance 157 157 $629 $626Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 23 24 $208 $472Professional and Technical Services 204 196 $552 $637Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 197 193 $1,205 $1,257Administrative and Waste Services 279 230 $488 $569Educational Services 797 759 $701 $678Health Care and Social Assistance 0 0 . .Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 100 126 $399 $416Accommodation and Food Services 298 308 $200 $209Other Services Ex. Public Admin 130 134 $421 $423Public Administration 414 432 $703 $698Unclassified 3 4 $715 $244
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 9 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $256.72010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 505 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 2152010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 68 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,194,097
Quality of Life
Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.6700 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 23FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $115.9 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 5442011 Tier designation 1
Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 51 2009 Number of Physicians 7Annual Snowfall 6 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 2.5Average Annual Temperature 57 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 37.9Average Annual High Temperature 65 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 1.1Average Annual Low Temperature 40 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.8
Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.
