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Page 1: Data SnapShot Series 1.0 March 2015 DATA SNAPSHOT Pulaski County

Data SnapShot Series 1.0March 2015

DATA SNAPSHOTPulaski County

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Hometown Collaboration InitiativeThis report has been produced by the Purdue Center for Regional Development as a part of the Indiana Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI). HCI is funded, in part, by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

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Table of contents

Introduction01Demography02

Economy03Labor Market04

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Purpose

About Pulaski County

01introductio

n

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Purpose

This document provides information and data about Pulaski County that can be used to guide local decision-making activities.

The Data SnapShot showcases a variety of demographic, economic and labor market information that local leaders, community organizations and others can use to gain a better perspective on current conditions and opportunities in their county.

To strengthen the value and usability of the information, we showcase the data using a variety of visual tools such as charts, graphs and tables. In addition, we offer key points about the data as a way of assisting the user with the interpretation of the information presented.

Finally, short takeaway messages are offered at the end of each section in order to highlight some of the more salient findings.

Introduction

section 01

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About Pulaski CountyIntroduction

section 01

County Background

Established 1839

CountySeat

Winamac

Area 435 sq. mi.

NeighboringCounties

Cass, INFulton, INJasper, IN

Marshall, INStarke, INWhite, IN

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Population change

Population pyramids

Race

Ethnicity

Educational attainment

Takeaways

02demograp

hy

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13,755

13,402

13,007

13,053

Population change

Components of Population Change, 2000-2013

Total Change -617*

Natural Increase 48

International Migration

33

Domestic Migration

-615

The total population is projected to remain the same between 2013 and 2020.

Demography

Sources: STATSIndiana, U.S. Census Bureau – 2000 Decennial Census, 2010 Decennial Census, 2013 Estimates, Estimates of the Components of Resident Population Change

section 02

Pulaski County’s total population decreased by 5 percent between 2000 and 2013. The major contributor to that contraction was domestic migration (the difference between the number of people moving into the county versus moving out) with a net loss of over 600 persons.

International migration had a positive effect on population with a net increase of 33, indicating that the county experienced a minor influx of new people from outside the U.S. Finally, natural Increase (births minus deaths over that span of time) also contributed 48 people to the population of Pulaski County.

Total population projections

2000

2010

2013

2020

*Total change in population differs from the sum of the components due to Census estimation techniques. Residuals (not reported here) make up the difference.

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0-9

10-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+

9 6 3 0 3 6 9

6.3%

7.1%

5.5%

5.9%

6.5%

8.1%

5.9%

3.7%

1.9%

5.5%

6.4%

5.1%

5.5%

6.6%

7.4%

5.9%

4.0%

2.8%

Percent of Total PopulationA

ge C

oh

ort

0-9

10-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+

9 6 3 0 3 6 9

7.2%

8.2%

5.5%

7.0%

7.9%

6.0%

4.0%

3.1%

1.6%

6.7%

7.4%

4.8%

6.7%

7.5%

5.5%

4.4%

3.8%

2.8%

Percent of Total Population

Ag

e C

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ort

Population pyramidsPopulation pyramids are visual representations of the age distribution of the population by gender.

Approximately 49.6% of the population was female in 2000 (6,817) and that percent remained about the same in 2013. What did change is the distribution of people across the various age categories. A larger share of people shifted into the higher age groupings over the 2000 to 2013 time period.

Demography

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – 2000 Decennial Census and 2013 Annual Population Estimates

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In particular, people 50 and over swelled from 14.7% to 19.6% for males and from 16.6% to 20.1% for females between 2000 and 2013. Individuals of prime working age -- 20-49 years old -- dipped from 20.4% to 17.9% for males and from 19.0% to 17.2% for females. Also declining were the percent of residents under 20 years of age.

Male

Female

20132000

Male

Female

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White97%

Black

Asian

Native

Two or More Races

White98%

Black

Asian

Native

Two or More Races

Race

The number of non-White residents in Pulaski County increased by 1 percentage point between 2000 and 2013.

Every race, except White, experienced a numerical increase. The number of individuals of Two or More Races increased the most, by 56 residents, and the population of people who are Native American or of Asian descent in Pulaski County nearly doubled since 2000.

Growth in the non-White population helped to modestly expand the population of Other Races from 2 percent to 3 percent of the total population by 2013.

Demography

Race Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau – 2000 Decennial Census and 2013 Annual Population Estimates

section 02

2000

2013

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EthnicityHispanics are individuals of any race whose ancestry is from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, the Dominican Republic or any other Spanish-speaking Central or South American country.

There were 187 Hispanics residing in Pulaski County in 2000. This figure expanded to 355 by 2013—a 47.3 percent increase.

As a result, Hispanics now make up 3 percent of the overall population, a significant increase since 2000.

Demography

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – 2000 Decennial Census and 2013 Annual Population Estimates

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3%

1%

Hispanics - 2000

Hispanics - 2013

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No High School;

15%

High School;

45%

Some Col-lege; 21%

Asso-ciate's Degree;

6%

Bachelor's Degree or More; 13%

No High School;

20%

High School;

45%

Some College;

19%

Asso-ciate's Degree;

5%

Bachelor's Degree or More; 10%

Educational attainment Pulaski County experienced a 4

percentage point increase in the number of adults (25 and older)

with an associates, bachelors, or graduate degree between 2000

and 2013 .

The proportion of adults 25 years of age and older with a high school

education or more improved from 80 percent in 2000 to 85 percent by

2013. Those with only a high school degree remained at the 45 percent

level in both 2000 and 2013.

Adults with a college degree increased from 15 percent in 2000 to

19 percent in 2013. This was due to a 1 percentage point increase in the

proportion of residents with associate’s degrees (5 percent

versus 6 percent), while the proportion of adults with at least a

bachelor's degree increased by 3 percentage points (to 13 percent).

Demography

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – 2000 Decennial Census and 2013 ACS

section 02

2000

2013

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Takeaways Pulaski County has witnessed a modest decline in its population since 2000, mainly due to domestic out-migration (more people moved out of the county for other U.S. locations than moved into the county).

The age structure of Pulaski County is changing. The population is aging and the largest age group of workers (50-59) is nearing retirement age. Additionally, the number of men and women of prime working age (20-29, 30-39 and 40-49) is slowly declining. Moreover, the racial and ethnic make-up of the county is gradually diversifying. In order to maintain the size of the labor force, Pulaski County will have to consider ways to build a vibrant economy with an expanding senior population and a declining pool of workers of prime working age.

The educational attainment of adults 25 and over has improved since 2000, but the percent

of adults with a high school education remains sizable (at 45%). Taking time to assess whether local economic development opportunities might be impeded by the presence of a sizable number of adults with a terminal high school degree may be worthy of attention. While 1 in 5 adult residents of the county have an associates, bachelors, or higher education, this figure is about 11 percent below the figure for the state of Indiana as a whole.

Pulaski County may wish to assess the workforce skills of workers with a high school education only. Enhancing their skills so that they match the needs of local businesses and industries may be a worthy investment.

Demography

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Establishments

Industries

Occupations

Income and poverty

Takeaways

03economy

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Establishments

Components of Change for Establishments

Total Change (2000-11) 311

Natural Change (births minus deaths) 311

Net Migration 0

The number of establishments in Pulaski County increased 31% from 2000 to 2011.

The steady growth of establishments was due to natural change. That is, 991 units were launched in the county between 2000-2011, while 680 closed, resulting in a gain of 311 establishments. There was no net gain or loss of establishments in the county over the past decade or so.

Economy

Source: National Establishment Time Series (NETS) – 2012 Database

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An establishment is a physical business

location. Branches, standalones and

headquarters are all considered types of

establishments.

Definition of Company Stages

0 12 3

4

Self-employed

2-9 employees

10-99employees

100-499employees

500+employees

Note: The 2011 figures use 2012 data to include all gains and losses over the entire

year. Establishment information was calculated in-house and may differ slightly from publicly available data.

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16*ReferenceUSA only indicates one Stage 4 company, however, NETS records this company as two separate establishments.

Number of establishments by stage/employment category

Economy

Source: National Establishment Time Series (NETS) – 2012 Database

section 03

2000 2011

Stage Establishments Proportion Establishment

s Proportion

Stage 0 339 34% 483 37%

Stage 1 547 55% 719 55%

Stage 2 97 10% 88 7%

Stage 3 10 1% 12 1%

Stage 4 - - 2* 0%

Total 993 100% 1,304 100%

Note: The 2011 figures use 2012 data to include all gains and losses over the entire year.

The NETS Database is derived from the Dun & Bradstreet archival national establishment data, a population of known establishments in the United States that is quality controlled and updated annually. Establishments include both private and public sector business units and range in size from one employee (i.e., sole-proprietors and self-employed) to several thousand employees.

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Number of jobs by stage/employment category

Economy

Source: National Establishment Time Series (NETS) – 2012 Database

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2000 2011Stage Jobs* Proportion Jobs* Proportion

Stage 0 339 6% 483 6%

Stage 1 1,943 32% 2,184 27%

Stage 2 2,218 36% 2,275 28%

Stage 3 1,604 26% 2,060 26%

Stage 4 - - 1,000 13%

Total 6,104 100% 8,002 100%

Note: The 2011 figures use 2012 data to include all gains and losses over the entire year.* Includes both full-time and part-time jobs

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Amount of sales (2011 dollars) by stage/employment category

Economy

Source: National Establishment Time Series (NETS) – 2012 Database

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2000 2011Stage Sales Proportion Sales Proportion

Stage 0 $ 41,107,292 6% $ 31,926,285 5%

Stage 1 $261,424,850 35% $187,571,070 26%

Stage 2 $264,983,170 35% $191,523,554 27%

Stage 3 $184,005,268 24% $168,192,671 24%

Stage 4 - - $127,897,600 18%

Total $751,520,580 100% $707,111,180 100%

Note: The 2011 figures use 2012 data to include all gains and losses over the entire year.

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Manufacturing19.5%

Government15.8%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

& Hunting14.1%

Retail Trade9.3%

Health Care & Social Assis-tance6.5%

All Other Indus-tries

34.8%

Top five industries in 2013

65.2 percent of jobs are tied to one of the top five industries in Pulaski County.

Manufacturing is the largest industry sector (1,288 jobs). Health Care and Social Assistance is the smallest of the top industry sectors with 430 jobs.

Of the top five industries in Pulaski County, both Retail Trade (-15.3%) and Health Care & Social Assistance (-5.7%) lost jobs between 2002 and 2013. The remaining three top industries gained jobs over the same time period, with Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting gaining the most (percentage-wise) with a 6.3% increase in jobs between 2002 to 2013.

Economy

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2014.3 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, Self-Employed, and Extended Proprietors

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Industry distribution and changeNAICS Code Description Jobs

2002Jobs 2013

Change (2002-2013)

% Change (2002-2013)

Earnings 2013

11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 875 930 55 6% $34,013

21Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction 27 21 -6 -22% $172,439

22 Utilities 0 0 0 0% $0 23 Construction 311 271 -40 -13% $36,022 31-33 Manufacturing 1,240 1,288 48 4% $54,353 42 Wholesale Trade 294 275 -19 -6% $58,284 44-45 Retail Trade 727 616 -111 -15% $22,139 48-49 Transportation & Warehousing 199 198 -1 -1% $50,805 51 Information 49 28 -21 -43% $48,553 52 Finance & Insurance 228 257 29 13% $38,849 53 Real Estate & Rental & Leasing 125 203 78 62% $22,139

54Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 122 153 31 25% $28,045

55Management of Companies and Enterprises 42 34 -8 -19% $63,121

56 Administrative & Waste Management 112 154 42 38% $13,937 61 Educational Services (Private) 15 20 5 33% $5,866 62 Health Care & Social Assistance 456 430 -26 -6% $27,682 71 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 68 77 9 13% $10,842 72 Accommodation and Food Services 205 218 13 6% $10,470

81Other Services (except Public Administration) 386 392 6 2% $16,303

90 Government (includes public schools) 1,044 1,048 4 0% $44,711 99 Unclassified Industry <10 0 - -100% $0 All Total 6,528 6,613 85 1% $37,395

Economy

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2014.3 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, Self-Employed, and Extended Proprietors

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Industry distribution and change

The largest percentage gains in employment in Pulaski County occurred in: Real Estate and Rental and

Leasing (+62.4 percent) Administrative, Support,

Waste Management, and Remediation Services (+37.5 percent)

The largest percentage losses in employment occurred in: Information (-42.9 percent) Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and

Gas Extraction (-22.2 percent)

Economy

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2014.3 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, Self-Employed, and Extended Proprietors

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Employment Increase

Employment Decrease

Industries with the largest gains and losses in employment numbers between 2002 & 2013:

Real Estate & Leasing(+78)

Agriculture & Forestry(+55)

Retail Trade(-111)

Construction(-40)

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Production 14.4%

Management12.0%

Sales & Re-lated 11.5%

Office & Administra-tive Support

9.6%

Transportation & Material Moving

7.0%

All Other Occupations

45.5%

Top five occupations in 2013The top five occupations in Pulaski County represent 54.5 percent of all jobs.

Production (954 jobs) and Management (795 jobs) are the top two occupations in Pulaski County. Transportation & Material Moving is the smallest of the top five occupations with 463 jobs.

Of the five top occupations in Pulaski County, only Production (+12.5%) had an increase in jobs between 2002 and 2013. There was no change in the number of jobs in Sales & Related occupations. The three other top five occupations lost jobs, with Office & Administrative Support losing the largest share of jobs (-11.7%).

Economy

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2014.3 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, Self-Employed, and Extended Proprietors

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SOC Description Jobs

2002Jobs 2013

Change (2002-2013)

% Change (2002-2013)

Hourly Earnings

201311 Management 797 795 -2 0% $20.49 13 Business & Financial Operations 179 208 29 16% $22.80 15 Computer & Mathematical 42 40 -2 -5% $24.71 17 Architecture & Engineering 91 79 -12 -13% $26.47 19 Life, Physical & Social Science 18 15 -3 -17% $23.01 21 Community & Social Service 68 72 4 6% $17.84 23 Legal 31 28 -3 -10% $30.42 25 Education, Training & Library 241 356 115 48% $19.78

27Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 110 103 -7 -6% $13.63

29 Health Care Practitioners & Technical 270 207 -63 -23% $25.93 31 Health Care Support 168 138 -30 -18% $11.26 33 Protective Service 107 104 -3 -3% $16.20 35 Food Preparation & Serving Related 270 261 -9 -3% $9.49

37Building & Grounds Cleaning Maintenance 178 224 46 26% $9.89

39 Personal Care & Service 242 272 30 12% $8.91 41 Sales & Related 758 758 0 0% $14.19 43 Office & Administrative Support 718 634 -84 -12% $13.68 45 Farming, Fishing & Forestry 274 305 31 11% $12.88 47 Construction & Extraction 279 239 -40 -14% $16.42 49 Installation, Maintenance & Repair 285 280 -5 -2% $16.40 51 Production 848 954 106 13% $14.88 53 Transportation & Material Moving 478 463 -15 -3% $16.99 55 Military 45 43 -2 -4% $18.61 99 Unclassified 32 37 5 16% $10.90 All Total 6,528 6,613 85 1% $16.01

Occupation distribution and change

Economy

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2014.3 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, Self-Employed, and Extended Proprietors

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Occupation distribution and change

Economy

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2014.3 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, Self-Employed, and Extended Proprietors

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The largest percentage gains in jobs in Pulaski County occurred in: Education, Training, and

Library (+47.7 percent) Building and Grounds

Cleaning and Maintenance (+25.8 percent)

The largest percentage loss in employment occurred in: Healthcare Practitioners and

Technical (-23.3 percent) Healthcare Support (-17.9

percent)

Occupations with the largest gains and losses in employment numbers between 2002 & 2013:

Education, Training, &

Library(+115)

Production(+106)

Office & Administrative

(-84)

Healthcare Practitioners &

Technical(-63)

Employment Increase

Employment Decrease

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Income and poverty

2000 2006 2013

Total Population in Poverty 9.5% 11.7% 14.3%

Minors (up to age 17) in Poverty 12.1% 17.0% 19.9%

Real Median Income (2013) $48,335 $47,136 $44,821

The median income in Pulaski County dipped by $3,500 between 2000 and 2013 in real dollars (that is, adjusted for inflation).

The total population in poverty swelled from 9.5 percent to 14.3 percent between 2000 and 2013. The rate for minors was even higher, increasing by nearly 8 percentage points over the same period of time.

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE)

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2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

38,000

40,000

42,000

44,000

46,000

48,000

50,000

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come

Minors in Poverty

All Ages in Poverty

Income and povertyMedian income in Pulaski County has experienced significant fluctuation over time, generally decreasing since 2005. Poverty rates for minors has stabilized over the past two years, although the rates remain high relative to the early 2000s.

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE)

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Takeaways Growth in the number of establishments in Pulaski County occurred primarily in businesses with fewer than 10 employees (the self-employed and Stage 1 enterprises), components of the local economy that are often overlooked but deserve closer attention by local leaders.

Pulaski County might consider focusing on economic development efforts that seek to strengthen high-growth Stage 1 and 2 establishments since they employ several people and capture sizable sales. At the same time, employment associated with Stage 3 establishments has expanded at an impressive pace since 2000.

Real median income has undergone some dramatic swings since 2000, following a trend of declining income. While poverty rates for minors

have dipped since 2010, they remain much higher than in 2000. As for the percent of the total population in poverty, the rate in 2013 was higher than at any point since 2000.

The decline in real median income experienced between 2005 and 2013 may be tied to employment changes in various industries in the county during that time period. The largest employment gains between 2000 and 2013 occurred in industries paying average earnings of $30,000 or less and in occupations paying less than $15/hour. At the same time, the occupation that experienced the greatest job losses paid approximately $25/hour (health care practice and technical).

No doubt, the ability of the county to capture good paying jobs will depend on the availability of a well-trained and educated workforce, something that may be challenging in light of the smaller percentage of adults in the county with an associates degree or higher. Exploring the need for people with technical education may be worthwhile in light of the important role that manufacturing continues to play in the county.

Economy

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Labor force and unemployment

Commuteshed

Laborshed

Takeaways

04labor

market

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Labor force and unemployment

2002 2013

Labor Force 6,810 6,677

Unemployment Rate 5.7% 6.3%

The labor force in Pulaski County decreased by 1.9 percent between 2002 and 2013.

This decrease could be due to a rise in the number of individuals who are either officially unemployed or who have given up looking for a job, or the result of an increase in the number of adults who have left the workforce due to retirement.

Labor market

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Local Area Unemployment Statistics

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20002001

20022003

20042005

20062007

20082009

20102011

20122013

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

4.2%

5.7%

4.2%

10.5%

6.3%

Unem

plo

yment

Rate

(perc

ent)

Unemployment rateUnemployment increased dramatically after 2007, peaking at 10.5% in 2009. Since that time, the rate has been on a slow but steady decline, dipping to 6.3% by 2013.

Labor market

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Local Area Unemployment Statistics

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Commuteshed

A county’s commuteshed is the geographic area to which its resident labor force travels to work.

Sixty-five percent of employed residents in Pulaski County commute to jobs located outside of the county. Lake County is the biggest destination for residents who work outside of Pulaski County.

Twenty-five percent of out-commuters work in counties adjacent to Pulaski County. However, the largest work destination outside Pulaski County is the Greater Chicago metropolitan area (Lake and Jasper Counties), and second largest is the Lafayette metropolitan area (Tippecanoe County).

Labor market

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD)

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3,754

Out-Commuters

2,038

Same Work/Home

Commuters Proportion

Lake, IN 299 5.2%

Tippecanoe, IN

297 5.1%

Jasper, IN 292 5.0%

White, IN 261 4.5%

Starke, IN 260 4.5%

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Commuteshed in 2011Labor market

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OTM, LEHD, PCRD

Seventy percent of Pulaski County’s working residents are employed either in Fulton, Jasper, Lake, Marion, Pulaski, Starke, Tippecanoe, or White Counties. Another five percent commute to Cass County or Porter County. An additional five percent travel to jobs in Marshall County.

Collectively, these 11 counties represent 80 percent of the commuteshed for Pulaski County.

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Laborshed

Commuters Proportion

Starke, IN 294 6.3%

Cass, IN 246 5.3%

Fulton, IN 234 5.0%

White, IN 209 4.5%

Jasper, IN 174 3.7%

Labor market

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD)

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2,614

In-Commuters

2,038

Same Work/Home

A county’s laborshed is the geographic area from which it draws employees.

Fifty-six percent of individuals working in Pulaski County commute from another county. Over one in four of these in-commuters reside in counties that are adjacent to Pulaski County.

Starke and Cass Counties are the biggest sources of labor to Pulaski County. Together, they represent nearly 12 percent of Pulaski County’s labor force.

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Laborshed in 2011Labor market

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OTM, LEHD, PCRD

The bulk (70 percent) of Pulaski County’s workforce is

drawn from Cass, Fulton, Jasper, Pulaski, Starke, or

White Counties. Another five percent is drawn from

Bartholomew, Miami, and Montgomery Counties. An

additional five percent comes from Clarke, Harrison,

Tippecanoe, Warrick, and Washington Counties.

Combined, the 14 counties represent 80 percent of

Pulaski County’s laborshed.

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Takeaways The Great Recession that impacted the U.S. economy between 2007 and 2009 took a major toll on the Pulaski County’s unemployment rate. While the rate was low in 2000, it skyrocketed to over 10 percent by 2009. Recent figures make clear that the unemployment rate has improved significantly since 2010, now hovering around 6.3 percent.

Despite the modest growth in the population over the past decade or more, the county’s labor force has decreased in size since 2002. While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact reason for the drop in the county’s labor force, two possible explanations come to mind. First, an increasing number of unemployed individuals may be discouraged workers who have given up trying to find a job. Or second, more people in the workforce may have opted to retire and their positions have been eliminated or left unfilled.

Over 60 percent of Pulaski County’s residents in the workforce are gainfully employed outside of the county. This represents a sizable loss of human talent that is unavailable to contribute to the social and economic vitality of the county. Conversely, Pulaski draws a number of its employees from surrounding counties in the region.

It may be worthwhile for local leaders and industries to determine the human capital attributes of workers who commute to jobs outside the county as well as those who live somewhere else but who travel to jobs in Pulaski County. By so doing, local leaders would have a better understanding of the labor force dynamics in the county and determine how they might spur the growth of good paying jobs. In so doing, they could help reduce the number of workers who now commute out of Pulaski County but who would work in their county of residence if decent paying jobs were present.

The laborshed and commuteshed data offer solid evidence of the value of pursuing economic and workforce development strategies on a regional (multi-county) basis.

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Report ContributorsThis report was prepared by the Purdue Center for Regional Development in partnership with Purdue University Extension.

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Data AnalysisIndraneel Kumar, PhDAyoung Kim

Report AuthorsElizabeth DobisBo Beaulieu, PhD

Report DesignTyler Wright

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