Auburn-Opelika, AL

Auburn-Opelika Metro Area industry wages have increased by 18.9% percent since 2001

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From the second quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2006, industry wages have increased in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area by a total of 18.9%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for Alabama and greater than the growth in industry wages for the nation as a whole.

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

Auburn-Opelika Metro Area Industry Wages Lag Behind Alabama, and Wages Lag Behind the United States Industry Wages

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The overall industry wages in Auburn-Opelika, AL when analyzed can be understood as being relatively low when analyzed with other 2nd quarter of 2006 Metro Area wages throughout the US. The average pay is 23.2 percent lower than the reported averages in the state of $34,182. The average industry wage was less than the national industry average of $40,259.

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

Auburn-Opelika Five-Year Industry Employment Change

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Total Five-Year Employment Growth in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Limited-service eating places industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 518 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 11.0 percent of the total number of new jobs in Auburn-Opelika.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (518 new jobs)
2. Full-service restaurants (468 new jobs)
3. Employment services (423 new jobs)
4. Other general merchandise stores (421 new jobs)
5. Services to buildings and dwellings (272 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Department stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 792 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Department stores industry make up 40.4 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Auburn-Opelika, AL.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (792 jobs lost)
2. Individual and family services (317 jobs lost)
3. Grocery stores (278 jobs lost)
4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (153 jobs lost)
5. Drycleaning and laundry services (87 jobs lost)

In the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area, the entire sum of jobs in all of the industries has increased by 6,367 jobs between mid-2001 and mid-2006.

Out of the 80 4-digit NAICS industries, 21 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 58 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Total industry employment has increased by 21.7 percent from the reported values in 2001. These values are greater than percent in the State of Alabama, which went through a gain of 3.3 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains the area experienced were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

The Auburn-Opelika Metro Area: Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 921.3 percent from the 2001 (Q2) to the 2006 (Q2). This industry in Auburn-Opelika has increased employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in Alabama, where the industry took a gain of 22.1 percent. The Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry in Auburn-Opelika outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 6.4 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (921.3 percent gain)
2. Management and technical consulting services (479.7 percent gain)
3. Electronics and appliance stores (153.8 percent gain)
4. Office administrative services (141.5 percent gain)
5. Utility system construction (140.8 percent gain)

The Auburn-Opelika Metro Area: Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry has lost the biggest percent of jobs, losing 78.5 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2). The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Alabama, where the industry felt a loss of 3.9 percent. The losses in the Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry in Auburn-Opelika outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States lost 4 in percent of jobs in the Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (78.5 percent decline)
2. Individual and family services (64.3 percent decline)
3. Department stores (58.8 percent decline)
4. Direct selling establishments (48.2 percent decline)
5. Drycleaning and laundry services (42.5 percent decline)

Auburn-Opelika One-Year Industry Employment Change

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The Auburn-Opelika Metro Area: One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 600.0 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Auburn-Opelika has increased employment faster than the overall industry growth seen in the State of Alabama, where it saw a gain of 7.3 percent. The Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers industry in Auburn-Opelika outpaced the nation in terms of industry employment growth . During this period, the nation gained 3.4 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (600.0 percent gain)
2. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (139.2 percent gain)
3. Community care facilities for the elderly (122.5 percent gain)
4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (89.3 percent gain)
5. Office administrative services (65.0 percent gain)

Total industry employment has increased by 5.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is greater than percent in the State of Alabama, which saw a gain of 2 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains in the area were greater than than the gain reported at the US level of 2 percent.

The Auburn-Opelika Metro Area: One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Insurance carriers industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 28 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Alabama, where the industry sector experienced a gain of 1 percent. The losses in the Insurance carriers industry in Auburn-Opelika outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States gained 0.1 in percent of workers in the Insurance carriers industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Insurance carriers (28 percent decline)
2. Direct selling establishments (24.2 percent decline)
3. Activities related to real estate (21.5 percent decline)
4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (21.3 percent decline)
5. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (20.1 percent decline)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area

The Other general merchandise stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 134 jobs. The declines in the Other general merchandise stores industry make up 19.1 percent of the employment lost during the period in Auburn-Opelika, AL.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other general merchandise stores (134 jobs lost)
2. Grocery stores (97 jobs lost)
3. Gasoline stations (49 jobs lost)
4. Traveler accommodation (35 jobs lost)
5. Book, periodical, and music stores (28 jobs lost)

From the 95 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 40 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 52 industries reported employment loss in the period.

In the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area, the entire sum of jobs in all of the industries has increased by 1,822 total jobs from 2005 to 2006.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry has added the most employment with 261 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry makes up 14.4 percent of the growth in Auburn-Opelika.

Top 5 Industries
1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (261 new jobs)
2. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (178 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (161 new jobs)
4. Community care facilities for the elderly (83 new jobs)
5. Department stores (81 new jobs)

About: This report is part 1 of 6 in the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

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

Income and Poverty in Auburn-Opelika, AL

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While household income level experienced a decline in the last five year in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area, the Race/Ethnicity group that went through the most dramatic decline in household income was the Asian category. This group felt a decline of 24.6 percent in the last five years. The American Indian and Alaska Native Race/Ethnicity group has been least impacted by the median income decline in Auburn-Opelika, seeing a 15.5 percent increase in household income level, since the year 2005.

The median household income in the area has declined from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has decreased to $35,203, posting a 2.8 percent decline. The Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, in terms of percent of decline, ranks 8 of 10 metro area in percent of decline for income levels in the State of Alabama. Auburn-Opelika ranks 212 of 233 metro area in terms of the decline in median household income in the United States.

The poverty rate in the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro has declined by 0.4 percent from the levels reported in the Decennial Census of 2000, moving from 21.8 percent to 21.4 percent.

Compared to other MSAs throughout the nation, the Auburn-Opelika metro area had a relatively low household income of $36,214 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 10.3 percent lower than the median in Alabama of $39,938 and this is 35.7 percent lower than the median household income level in the US of $49,133.

In Auburn-Opelika, AL White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $40,020 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 10.5 percent greater than the median household income in 2000. Hispanic Householders in Auburn-Opelika, AL recorded a median income of $25,816, this income level is 28.7 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area. The households that were headed by an American Indian and Alaska Native individual in Auburn-Opelika had a median income of $27,300, this median was 24.6 percent less than the median level for total households in the area. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 25.9 percent less than the all population median published in the 2000 Census, with a median of $26,821. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $35,804. This income level is 1.1 percent less than the reported median for all households in the area.

Evaluated with other MSAs across the nation, the Auburn-Opelika metro area may be understood as having a very high poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 21.8 percent of the individuals existing in families with incomes under the poverty level in 1999. The Black or African American race/ethnicity demographic category, owns the foremost rate of poverty with 28.6 percent of the 2000 residents living in poverty. People aged 18 to 64 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in Auburn-Opelika, accounting 24.9 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

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

Higher Education in the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area

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From the year 2000, the Auburn-Opelika metro area has decreased in the total percent of the over 25 population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher. This population group has declined by 0.2 percent to a total of 27.8 percent in 2005, as reported by the American Community Survey. The proportion of the 2005 population having received at least a BA is greater than the State of Alabama percent of 21.4 and greater than the United States percent of 27.2.

Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area can be considered to have a moderately-educated 2005 population, with 27.8 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2005 American Community Survey. The Auburn-Opelika MSA was reported to have a higher percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Alabama's proportion of 21.4 percent and a higher percent than United States proportion of 27.2 percent.

In the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area according the 2005 American Community Survey, 31 percent of the White Alone, 14 percent of Black or African American, . percent of the Asian alone and . percent of the Hispanic or Latino (+25) population has achieved at least a Bachelors Degree.

From the years 2000 to 2005, the proportion of the male population that could be considered highly educated has decreased by 0.8 percent. In the year 2005, 29.2 percent of area's male population (+25) achieved a BA or Higher. During the same period, the percent of women (+25) that have earned a BA or higher has increased by a total of 0.8 percent. By 2005, a total of 26.4 percent of the total female population achieved this high level of education.

According to the 2005 American Community Survey in the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area, the largest educational attainment category for men is the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 30.4 percent achieving this level. The female population in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have on average achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than men -- 29.2 percent (Men) versus 26.4 percent (Women). The most common level of education for women in the area is Some College or Associates Degree category, with 30.2 percent of the women population in the area achieving this level of education.

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

Demographic Profile for Auburn-Opelika, AL

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Since 2000, a medium-high amount of people migrated to Auburn-Opelika, with 937 people migrating in internationally. The migration from outside the US into Auburn-Opelika makes up 3.6 percent of the total migration into the State of Alabama. This percent of international migration is medium-high when comparing levels of immigration per population in 2005.

When measuring the total land area, Auburn-Opelika covers a total land area of 609 square miles. The MSA has a medium-high average area density of 202 persons per square mile, in 2005. Similar metro areas, in terms of density, in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Binghamton (203 per sq. mile ), Tyler (205 per sq. mile ), Birmingham-Hoover (206 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach (200 per sq. mile ), Lincoln (199 per sq. mile ), Jacksonville (199 per sq. mile ).

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Auburn-Opelika, AL to be 29.0 years of age. The median age in Auburn-Opelika is less than the median age in the State of Alabama of 37.4. From 2000, the area has seen an increase in the median, when the median age was 27.5 years of age. With 36.6 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Auburn-Opelika can be understood as being made up of a medium-low percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a relatively high presence of the population, with 65.7 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 11.4 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other metro areas in the US, this represents a medium-low proportion of the area population base.

Auburn-Opelika, AL had a population that was estimated at 123,254 in 2005. The total population has increased sharply, from the population in the year 2000 of 115,421. This growth signifies an increase of 6.8 percent. Auburn-Opelika ranks 4 of 11 MSAs in terms of population growth in Alabama and the metro area ranks 194 of 361 metro areas by growth in MSA population in the United States.

Auburn-Opelika, AL has a population that is comprised of 72.6 percent White, 22.9 percent African American, 1.8 percent Asian, and 1.6 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a high amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 26.3 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Alabama percent of 29.3. Since 2000, Auburn-Opelika has increased in diversity when 25.7 percent of the people were minorities.

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

Housing Report for Auburn-Opelika

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Auburn-Opelika had a median home value in the year 2005 of $111,700, according to the American Community Survey. This is greater than the overall Alabama 2005 home value of $97,500 and less than median home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

In Auburn-Opelika, there were a total of 56,954 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a medium-high growth level in the number housing units, adding in all 5,363 residential structures since 2001, a change of 10.4 percent.

The residential housing values in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama have small increases from the real estate values reported in 2000. The valuations have increased by $7,600, or 7.3 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $104,100.

Auburn-Opelika may be be described as having a medium percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey reports that 1.7 percent residential property is valued over $500k.

It can be understood that there is a large amount of affordable housing in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama. In 2005, 56.8 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

The State of Alabama, Auburn-Opelika is positioned 1 of 11 metro areas in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The metropolitan statistical areas (msa) ranks 60 of 361, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US MSAs.

Employment Report for Auburn, Alabama -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

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Manufacturing has the largest businesses in Auburn Metro Area. The industry averages 58 employees per business. This is greater than the industry's average at the national level of 39 and greater than the Alabama establishments size average of 52 for the Manufacturing industry.

In Auburn, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Accommodation and food services sectors are the largest industries, in terms of total number of jobs in 2005. The Manufacturing provides the most jobs and contributes 20.4 percent of all the jobs in the Metropolitain Area. This makes up 6,936 people employed. The Retail Trade and Accommodation and food services industries total 17.2 and 15.9 percent of industry employment.

Transportation and Warehousing is the industry with the largest change in employment since the year 2001 in Auburn, rising by 134.9 percent. This is greater than the change of total jobs in the industry for the United States of -1 percent. The State of Alabama underwent a employment change in the industry of -0.6 percent, in the recent period of 2001-2005.

In Auburn, Accommodation and food services, Manufacturing and Administrative and waste services are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Accommodation and food services industry has a US LQ in the region of 1.62. This means the percent of total employment in the Accommodation and food services sector is 1.62 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Auburn specializes in Accommodation and food services.

A top paying industry in Auburn is the utilities sector paying an annual wage of $55,397. From the year 2001, the annual average wages in the industry have grown by 5.9 percent or $3,111. The State of Alabama reflects the same job market in the utilities sector, placing at the top of industries in term of the average annual pay of 2004.

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