Jackson County, Mo. DEMOGRAPHICS

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1 and the Mid-America Regional Council Updated March 2012 Jackson County, Mo. DEMOGRAPHICS Jackson County, Mo., is the largest county in the Kansas City Metro area with 674,158 residents according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the county grew about 3 percent, adding 19,278 new residents. Much of the western portion of the county is urbanized Kansas City, Mo., while eastern Jackson County is made up of smaller suburban communities Population by Age Younger than , to , to , to 64 75, and Older 85,775 Median Household Income Jackson County $45,877 Kansas City Metro $53,919 U.S. $51,369 Source: American Community Survey 2010 Jackson Jackson County Population 680, , , , , For more information on Jackson County, contact: Jackson County, Mo. Robbie Makinen, Economic Development Coordinator 415 E. 12th St. Kansas City, MO Phone: (816) rmakinen@jacksongov.org For data on other counties in the Kansas City region, please visit Source: U.S. Census 2010 data and analysis provided by the Mid-America Regional Council s Research Services Department

2 Jackson County Labor Market Profile Page 2 Educational Attainment Jackson County is home to several colleges, universities and technical schools that serve the Kansas City region. Jackson County has a higher number of high school graduates compared to the region but less than average associate s, bachelor s and graduate degree holders. Educational Attainment Comparison 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Jackson County KC Metro Source: American Community Survey Higher Education Institutions in Jackson County Avila College Cleveland Chiropractic College DeVry University Kansas City Art Institute Metropolitan Community College Pinnacle Career Institute Rockhurst University University of Missouri Kansas City Vatterott College Higher Education Institutions in Region Avila College Cleveland Chiropractic College DeVry University Donnelly College Fort Scott Community College Johnson County Community College Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, Kansas, Community College Maplewoods Community College Metropolitan Community College MidAmerica Nazarene University Midwestern Baptist Theological Northwest Missouri State Park University Pinnacle Career Institute Rockhurst University The Technology Institute at Pittsburgh State University University of Kansas Medical Center University of Kansas, Edwards Campus University of Missouri Extension University of Missouri Kansas City University of Missouri Kansas City, Northland University of St. Mary Vatterott College Western Missouri University William Jewell College

3 Jackson County Labor Market Profile Page 3 Workforce Commuting Patterns There are almost 350,000 jobs in Jackson County, Mo. Of those jobs, more than half are held by Jackson County residents while almost 163,920 non-residents commute in to work. More than 116,000 residents leave the county to work. More than a third of those commute to Johnson County, Kan. Non-Residents Commuting Into County to Work Workers Living and Working in County Residents Commuting Out of County to Work 163, , ,576 Where County Employees Live County Workers Share Jackson, Mo. 184, % Johnson, Kan. 40, % Clay, Mo. 33, % Cass, Mo. 17, % Platte, Mo. 11, % Wyandotte, Kan. 9, % St. Louis, Mo. 4, % Lafayette, Mo. 4, % Johnson, Mo. 3, % Buchanan, Mo. 2, % All Other 35, % Where County Residents Work County Workers Share Jackson, Mo. 184, % Johnson, Kan. 43, % Clay, Mo. 20, % Wyandotte, Kan. 10, % Platte, Mo. 5, % St. Louis, Mo. 5, % Cass, Mo. 4, % Greene, Mo. 2, % Buchanan, Mo. 1, % Boone, Mo. 1, % All Other 21, % Source: Longitudinal Employer-Household Demographics 2009

4 Jackson County Labor Market Profile Page 4 Labor Market Information County employment increased significantly in the first half of 2011 before leveling off. Overall employment increased 4.1 percent. Employment D J F M A M J J A S O N D The county labor force grew 2.0 percent between December 2010 and December Labor Force D J F M A M J J A S O N D County unemployment decreased 16 percent between December 2010 and December Unemployment D J F M A M J J A S O N D Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011

5 Jackson County Labor Market Profile Page 5 Unemployment by Industry Some industries are struggling more than others. In Jackson County, 15 percent of the 34,153 currently unemployed are in the construction industry. NAICS Code Industry Unemployed (2011) Percent of Unemployed 23 Construction 5,184 15% 72 Accommodation and Food Services 99 No Previous Work Experience/Unspecified 4,866 14% 4,403 13% Retail Trade 3,376 10% 62 Health Care and Social Assistance 56 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 2,733 8% 2,194 6% 90 Government 1,414 4% Manufacturing 1,360 4% 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 81 Other Services (except Public Administration) Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Inc ,319 4% 1,307 4% The county unemployment rate declined throughout 2011 but was consistently above the metro area s rate. Unemployment Rate D J F M A M J J A S O N D Jackson County, MO Kansas City,MSA Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011

6 Jackson County Labor Market Profile Page 6 Employment Centers This map shows where large concentrations of employers reside within the Kansas City region. Source: Local Employment Dynamics 2009 Major Employers The county is home to the Kansas City Central Business District, which still serves as the region s largest employment center. H&R Block Inc. Hallmark Cards Inc. Honeywell Federal Mfg. & Tech. Peterson Manufacturing Co. DST Technologies Source: Infogroup St. Luke s Health System JE Dunn Construction Co. Bayer Corp Agriculture Div. Burns & McDonnell Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Kansas City

7 Jackson County Labor Market Profile Page 7 Competitive Industries Jackson County s top 10 competitive industries are listed by their location quotient. A location quotient shows how the county compares in a particular sector to national numbers. A quotient of one means the county has the same percentage of its workers in that industry as the nation. A number below that means the percentage is lower than the national number, and a number greater than one means the county has a higher percentage of workers employed in that sector. NAICS Code Description 2006 Jobs 2011 Jobs Change 2011 National Location Quotient 521 Monetary Authorities- Central Bank 518 Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services 2011 Earnings $77,039 4,830 3,789-1, $90, Rail Transportation 1,620 1, $94, Federal government, civilian, except postal service 525 Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 712 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions 515 Broadcasting (except Internet) 11,991 14,523 2, $103,567 2,256 2, $78,972 8,316 7, $75, $34,829 1,144 1, $75, Paper Manufacturing 2,054 1, $56, Postal Service 3,830 3, $74,843 Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Inc Employment by Industry Compared to KC RegionPercent of Total Employment by Industry 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% KC Metro Jackson TCPU: Transportation, Communication and Public Utilities. FIRE: Finance, Insurance and Real Estate. Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. 2011

8 Jackson County Labor Market Profile Page 8 Hiring Demand The data below shows the most in-demand job occupations and industries for Jackson County. In January 2012 there were 7,656 job postings in Jackson County, up from 5,174 in January The Health Care and Social Assistance industry currently shows the highest demand for occupations. This data was compiled using WANTED Analytics. (Note: This data includes all Kansas City, Mo., job postings that fall in Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties) Snapshot Employers Hiring Now 2,051 Current Job Openings 33,227 Job Postings by Location (past 90 days) Kansas City, MO 26,849 Independence 3,223 Lee s Summit 1,435 Hiring Demand Past 12 Months Number of jobs posted per month Source: WANTED Analytics Top Three Occupations Most in Demand (past 90 days) Sales and Related Occupations Computer and Mathematical Occupations Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Top Three Industries with Highest Demand (past 90 days) Health Care and Social Assistance Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Finance and Insurance Top Employers with Job Postings IBM Ameristar Casinos Deloitte Truman Medical Centers AT&T Mid-America Regional Council 600 Broadway, Ste. 200 Kansas City, MO Phone: (816) Fax: (816)