Clay County Profile

2008

Clay County

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CLAY COUNTY

Section I Overview of Clay County

Clay County is one of 105 counties of the sunflower state located in the north central part of Kansas. The county seat is the City of Clay Center.

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CLAY COUNTY

County Profile - Clay County, KS Clay County is one of the 105 counties in the state of Kansas. The 2007 populations estimate lists the population to be 8,685. According to 2000 estimates, it has 643.84 square miles in land area and a population density of 13.7 people per square mile. The average household size is 2.39 persons (2000) and median household income is $37,306 (2004) (US census Bureau).

Population Estimates Clay County has a population of 8,685 as of July 1, 2007 (US Census Bureau). The population decreased by 1.6% from the year 2000 to 2007. As per the 2000 census survey, population of the county was 8,822 with median age of 41.3 years. In 2000, Clay County had 20.1% of its population under the age of 15 years, 21.7% in the age group 15 to 34 years, 33.3% in the age group 35 years to 59 years and 25% of its population above 60 years of age. Table 1: Population Estimates for Clay County Year Ending July 1,2007 July 1,2006 July 1,2005 July 1,2004 July 1,2003 July 1,2002 July 1,2001 July 1,2000 Census 2000 April 1,2000 2000 to 2007 % change 1990 to 2000 % change

Clay 8,685 8,590 8,559 8,538 8,565 8,649 8,743 8,813 8,822 -1.55% -3.7%

Population Estimates

Source: US Census Bureau

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Kansas 2,775,997 2,755,817 2,741,665 2,730,828 2,721,824 2,712,383 2,700,979 2,692,890 2,688,418 3.26% 8.5%

CLAY COUNTY

Source: US Census Bureau

Figure 1: Population Change in the Last Century Table 2: Sex and Age of Population (2000 Census) SEX AND AGE Male Female Under 5 years 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and over

Count 4,392 4,430 475 588 703 640 387 880 1,229 1,261 448 380 818 710 303

Source: US Census Bureau

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Percentage 49.8 50.2 5.4 6.7 8 7.3 4.4 10 13.9 14.3 5.1 4.3 9.3 8 3.4

CLAY COUNTY Household Income Median household income for Clay County is $37,732 which is about 12% less than the state median income. The median household income had declined by 5.2% from 2000 to 2005, but that rate is far less than the rate state median income has declined at 9.9% Table 3: Median Income in Clay County Median Income Median household income in 2005 Median household income in 1999 (adj. for inflation1) 5-year percent change 2000 to 2005

Clay $37,732 $39,816 -5.2%

Kansas $42,861 $47622 -9.9%

Source: USDA ERS (www.ers.usda.gov) and US Census Bureau

Figure 2: Median Income in Clay County and Kansas Poverty Rates Current poverty rate for Clay County is less than that of the state. In 2000, Clay County’s poverty rate was 9.5% which increased to 10.8% in 2005. The poverty rate for Kansas in the same period went from 8.9% to 11.7%. Table 4: Poverty Estimates for Clay County Poverty Estimates

Clay

Poverty rate in 2005 In 2000 Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2005 In 2000

10.8 9.5 16.2 13.9

5-Year % Change -13.7% -16.5%

Kansas 11.7 8.9 15.2 11.9

Source: US Census Bureau (Downloaded from www.stats.indiana.edu) 1

Value 2005 dollars term calculated using CPI inflation calculator available at Bureau of Labor Statistics website http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl. The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest monthly index value is used (www.bls.gov).

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CLAY COUNTY Labor Force Clay County’s current unemployment rate is 3.3% which is less than the state rate of 4.1%. The total labor force for the county increased by 8.2% in the last five years and by 7.7% in the last ten years, but along with that the unemployed labor force declined by 16% in the last five years. Table 5: Labor Force Annual Averages for Clay County Labor Force Annual Averages in 2007 Total Labor Force 5-year % change 10-year % change Employed 5-year % change 10-year % change Unemployed 5-year % change 10-year % change Unemployment Rate 5-year % change 10-year % change

Clay County 4,993 8.2% 7.7% 4,830 9.3% 7.5% 163 -16.0% 16.4% 3.3% -21.4% 10.0%

Kansas 1,478,781 3.8% 6.9% 1,418,666 5.0% 6.7% 60,115 -17.8% 12.0% 4.1 -19.6% 5.1%

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (Downloaded from www.stats.indiana.edu)

Figure 3: Employed and Unemployed Labor Force in Clay County

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CLAY COUNTY Educational Attainment About 87 percent of the population above the age of 25 has at least a high school degree. 25% of the population above the age of twenty five had some college education, and about 22% hold a college degree. Table 6: Educational Attainment – Clay County Educational Attainment: Census 2000

Clay

Total Population 25 and Older Less Than 9th Grade 9th to 12th, No Diploma High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) Some College, No Degree Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate or Professional Degree

6,026 284 499 2,380 1,514 357 646 346

Percent of Population 25+ 100.0% 4.71% 8.28% 39.50% 25.12% 5.92% 10.72% 5.74%

Kansas 1,701,207 88,124 149,675 507,612 417,722 99,096 290,271 148,707

Source: US Census Bureau

Figure 4: Educational Attainment – Clay County

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Percent of Population 25+ 100.0% 5.18% 8.80% 29.84% 24.55% 5.83% 17.06% 8.74%

CLAY COUNTY Workers Commuting to Work More than 72% percent of the labor force work in the county itself. The maximum outflow of workers from Clay County is to Riley County (9.27% of workers commute to Riley County for work). Table 7: Workers (Commuting to Work) Living in Clay County Workers Living in County in 2000 Total Working in County Working Elsewhere Barton Co. KS Bosnia & Butler Co. KS Cloud Co. KS Dickinson Co. KS El Paso Co. CO Geary Co. KS Jackson Co. MO Lyon Co. KS Madison Co. NE Marshall Co. KS Mitchell Co. KS Otoe Co. NE Ottawa Co. KS Pottawatomie Co. KS Pulaski Co. MO Republic Co. KS Riley Co. KS Saline Co. KS San Bernardino Co. Sedgwick Co. KS Shawnee Co. KS Talbot Co. GA Washington Co. KS Wyandotte Co. KS

Clay

Pct Dist. in County

4,293 3,093 1,200 3 2 2 85 116 8 249 7 17 2 19 17 9 7 38 14 16 398 78 2 14 6 5 81 5

100.00% 72.05% 27.95% 0.07% 0.05% 0.05% 1.98% 2.70% 0.19% 5.80% 0.16% 0.40% 0.05% 0.44% 0.40% 0.21% 0.16% 0.89% 0.33% 0.37% 9.27% 1.82% 0.05% 0.33% 0.14% 0.12% 1.89% 0.12%

Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only workers over 16 years old commuting to work)

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Kansas

Pct Dist. in State

1,310,746 1,214,739 96,007 -

100.0% 92.7% 7.3% -

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-- Less than 1% of residence county population commutes -- 1.0% -4.9% of residence county population commutes -- 5.0% - 9.9% of residence county population commutes -- 10.0% - 19.9% of residence county population commutes -- 20% or more residence county population commutes

Figure 5: Workers Commute from Clay County

The maximum inflow of workers to Clay County is from Washington County. Around 152 workers commute to Clay County from Washington County for work, and 95 come from Riley County. In total around 434 workers commute to Clay County for work.

Table 8: People Working in Clay County People Working in County in 2000

Clay

Pct Dist. in County

Kansas

Pct Dist. in State

Total Living in County Living Elsewhere Cloud Co. KS Dickinson Co. KS Geary Co. KS Leavenworth Co. KS Lyon Co. KS Marshall Co. KS Mitchell Co. KS Ottawa Co. KS Pottawatomie Co. KS Republic Co. KS Riley Co. KS Saline Co. KS Washington Co. KS Pottawatomie Co. OK

3527 3093 434 87 29 6 9 3 27 1 2 6 5 95 6 152 6

100.00% 87.69% 12.31% -

1,317,070 1,214,739 102,331 -

100.0% 92.2% 7.8% -

Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only workers over 16 years old commuting to work.)

-- Less than 1% of residence county population commutes -- 1.0% -4.9% of residence county population commutes -- 5.0% - 9.9% of residence county population commutes -- 10.0% - 19.9% of residence county population commutes -- 20% or more residence county population commutes

Figure 6: Workers Commuting to Clay County

Section – II Industry Analysis

CLAY COUNTY

Industry Analysis Industry Totals for Clay County Total number of establishments in the county has remained almost the same; there was an addition of only two establishments to the county from 1990 to 2007. Average pay (after adjusting for inflation) has grown at a rate of 5.39%, and employment in the same period increased at around 30%. This is a good indicator of growing industry in the county as population in the county has been declining every decade since 1990 (Figure 1). The same is also true for the fact that 434 workers come to Clay County for work according to 2000 census numbers (Table 8). Table 9: Annual Covered Employment & Wages2 Over Time (NAICS) – Clay County Year 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Establishments 303 302 304 297 299 300 308 314

Employment 3445 3346 3276 3114 3041 3098 3153 3177

Average Annual Pay $22,524 $21,413 $21,051 $20,376 $19,477 $18,994 $18,240 $18,116

Average Pay in terms of 20073 dollars (adj*) $22,524 $22,023 $22,349 $22,365 $21,948 $21,891 $21,355 $21,813

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Covered Employment & Wages (CEW) also known as ES202 data are the product of a federal-state cooperative program, the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program, also known as the ES-202 program. The data is derived from summaries of employment and total pay of workers covered by state and federal unemployment insurance (UI) legislation and provided by State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). The summaries are a result of the administration of state unemployment insurance programs that require most employers to pay quarterly taxes based on the employment and wages of workers covered by UI. (www.bls.gov).

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Average wages in 2007 dollars term calculated using CPI inflation calculator available at Bureau of Labor Statistics website http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl. The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest monthly index value is used (www.bls.gov).

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CLAY COUNTY 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Change from 1990 to 2007 Percent change from 1990 to 2007

317 324 322 311 312 309 305 298 302 301

3264 3214 3189 3101 3042 2919 2828 2915 2677 2639

$17,589 $17,112 $16,851 $16,182 $15,410 $14,867 $14,600 $13,125 $13,263 $13,472

$21,890 $21,767 $21,769 $21,384 $20,965 $20,800 $20,949 $19,397 $20,191 $21,372

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806

$9,052

$1,152

0.66%

30.54%

67.19%

5.39%

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) *adj = Adjusted for Inflation.

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CLAY COUNTY

Figure 7: Changes in Establishments, Employment and Average Annual Wages in the County 15

CLAY COUNTY Jobs and Average Wages by Industry Construction and Retail Trade are the largest sectors in Clay County with 39 establishments. Retail sector is also the largest employer with 639 jobs. The second largest sector in terms of employment in the county is Manufacturing with 425 jobs. The highest paying sector is the Transportation and Warehousing sector with annual average wages of $36,010. Other high wage paying sectors are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (annual average wages of $33,485), Wholesale Trade (annual average wages of $33,120) and Information (annual average wages of $32,219). Table 10: Industry Distribution of Establishments, Jobs, and Average Wages – Clay County Industry Distribution of Establishments, Jobs & Average Wages (2007) Total Covered Employment and Wages Private Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Mining Utilities Construction Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Transportation and Warehousing Information Finance and Insurance Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Administrative & Support and Waste Management & Remediation Services Educational Services Health Care and Social Assistance Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Accommodation and Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) N – Non-disclosed, NA- Not Applicable

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Establishments 303 268 9 N 3 39 18 22 39 22 7 22 9 17 1 9 2 28 3 11 22

Jobs 3445 2492 44 N N 156 425 178 639 28 43 94 19 56 N N N 419 N N 59

Annual Average Wage $22,524 $21,632 $33,485 N N $22,621 $29,510 $33,120 $13,068 $36,010 $32,219 $30,749 $15,534 $30,034 N N N $20,804 N N $18,711

CLAY COUNTY

Figure 8: Establishments and Jobs in Various Industry Sectors in Clay County

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CLAY COUNTY

Figure 9: Average Wage in Various Industries in the Clay County

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CLAY COUNTY Key Industries Clay County is home to some very well performing industries. These industries may be a part of existing or emerging clusters. For identifying key industries and clusters, three criteria were used: 1. Location Quotient – Location quotients (LQ) for industries at 6-digit NAICS level were calculated with US industry employment as base. The cutoff for LQ was taken as 1.25 (based on previous studies, Cortright 2003) 2. Average Wages – Average wages at 6-digit NAICS codes were compared to US average wages. If any industry has average wages 10% above the US average, it is considered to be a good performing industry. 3. Growth Rate – Growth rates for the employment were calculated over three year time period from 2003 to 20064, growth rate above 5% was considered to be an indicator of good industry performance. Any industry that satisfies one of these three conditions is either a good performing industry or an industry with good potential for growth. There may or may not be a cluster existing in a region for every good performing industry, but if there are good performing industries, a cluster may emerge in the near future. (For further details of methodology, please see Appendix).

The industry satisfying all three of the above stated criteria is the Offices of Chiropractors (NAICS 621310). This sector has grown by approximately 14% over the last three years, and the wages are 47.44% more than the national average. The location quotient for the sector is 4.88 (Table 11). Table 11: 6 digit NAICS Codes with High Wages, Location Quotients and Growth Differentials NAICS 621310

NAICS Definition Offices of Chiropractors

Establishments

Employment

3

12

Average Wages $39,648

Higher Wages than nation 47.44%

Growth Differentials 14.47%

Location Quotient 4.88

Source: ES202 2006 data, IMPLAN MIG Group

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There were two reasons for selecting 2003 base year. 1) The numbers were more likely to be free from 9/11 impacts as compared to 2001 or 2002 numbers. 2) NAICS definitions changed in 2002, so it was very difficult to bridge between 2002 & 1997 codes for some industries.

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CLAY COUNTY Industries with Highest Growth Rates The industries with high growth rates in Clay County are a mix of local and traded5 industries. The highest growth rate is for Child Day Care Services. It is also the largest employer in the high growth industry for Clay County. Table 12: Top 10 Industries (6-digit NAICS) with Highest Growth Rates NAICS

NAICS Definition

624410

Child Day Care Services

Establishments

Employment

2

75

Dry-cleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) Farm Product Warehousing and Storage Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

1

13

2

15

1

7

561720

Janitorial Services

3

19

333111

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

2

32

621420

Outpatient Mental Health Centers

1

8

327320

Ready-mix Concrete Manufacturing

1

27

445210

Meat Markets

1

21

3

7

2

21

812320 493130 488190

238170 444220

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (includes Dams and Hydroelectric Facilities) Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores

Average Wages $11,366 $18,423 $18,917 $22,076 $4,906 $28,319 $20,281 $29,517 $12,895 $13,736 $9,745

Growth Differentials 234.72%

Cluster Local Personal Services (Non-Medical)

95.74%

Local Commercial Services Transportation & Logistics

91.29%

Transportation & Logistics

68.10%

Local Commercial Services

65.97%

Machinery Manufacturing

58.74%

Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)

56.83%

Chemicals and Chemicalbased Products

51.83%

Local Food and Beverages Processing & Distribution

51.83%

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

51.83%

Local Household Goods & Services

135.13%

Source: ES202 2006 data, IMPLAN MIG Group

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Traded industries are defined as the ones exporting their goods and/or services outside their region. Local industries are the ones with all local (within the region) dealings (Porter 2003).

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CLAY COUNTY Industries with Highest Location Quotient The sector Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 333922) has the highest LQ in Clay County. There are three sectors that have a higher LQ and belong to Agribusiness, Food Processing & Technology sector. The sectors are Livestock Wholesale, Animal Food Manufacturing and Farm Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing. This is a good indicator that the Agribusiness, Food Processing & Technology cluster may be present or emerging in Clay County. Table 13: Top 10 Industries (6-digit NAICS) with Highest Location Quotients NAICS

NAICS Definition

Establishments

Employment

333922

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing

1

159

Livestock Wholesale

1

42

493130

Farm Product Warehousing and Storage

2

15

424710

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

2

48

339113

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

1

86

Other Animal Food Manufacturing

2

21

115112

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

2

13

333111

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

2

32

Meat Markets

1

21

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

4

34

424520

311119

445210 423820

Source: ES202 2006 data, IMPLAN MIG Group

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Average Wages $30,490 $10,438 $18,917 $42,907 $25,249 $19,780 $12,413 $28,319 $12,895 $32,531

Location Quotient 244.26

Cluster Machinery Manufacturing

95.14

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

76.84

Transportation & Logistics

68.68

Chemicals and Chemical-based Products

45.62

Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)

31.99

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

26.83

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

25.86

Machinery Manufacturing

19.84

Local Food and Beverages Processing & Distribution

15.81

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

CLAY COUNTY Industries with Highest Wages as Compared to National Averages The county’s Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners (NAICS 812310) have average wages 95.87% more than the national average wage for the same sector. Other sectors with wages higher than national average are Offices of Chiropractors and Tax Preparation Services. The majority of sectors with wages above national averages belong to local clusters instead of traded. Table 14: Top Industries (6-digit NAICS) with Wages Above National Averages NAICS

NAICS Definition

Establishments

Employment

812310

Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

1

1

621310

Offices of Chiropractors

3

12

541213

Tax Preparation Services

2

2

621320 522130

Offices of Optometrists Credit Unions

3 1

6 1

812320

Dry-cleaning and Laundry Services (except CoinOperated)

1

13

Average Wages $29,875 $39,648 $27,708 $41,576 $43,328 $18,423

Wages compared to nation6

Cluster

95.87%

Local Commercial Services

47.44%

Local Health Services

36.94%

Business and Financial Services

31.69% 20.86%

Local Health Services Local Financial Services

7.27%

Local Commercial Services

Source: ES202 2006 data, IMPLAN MIG Group

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Wages compared to nation – the difference in county & national average wages for particular industry as percentage of national average

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CLAY COUNTY Shift Share Analysis Shift share analysis breaks down changes in employment (growth or decline) over a period of time into three components: National growth share, Industry mix share and local share. This analysis is used to account for the competitiveness of a region’s industries and to analyze the local economic base7. National growth share This is the share of growth (decline) in local employment that can be attributed to growth (decline) in employment at national level. National Growth Share = Employment in base year * National employment growth rate Industry mix share This is the growth (decline) in employment in the region that can be attributed to the growth (decline) in that particular industry at the national level. Industry Mix Share = Employment in base year *(Industry’s National Growth rate – National employment growth rate) Local share This is the share of growth (decline) in employment in a region that can be attributed to the competitiveness of a region. Local Share = Employment in base year *(Region’s industry growth rate – National Industry growth rate)

The industry with the highest local share in growth is the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores. The employment in the sector increased by 124 and all of the 124 jobs were due to local growth (Table 15). The second highest growth in employment was in the Nursing Care Facilities. In this industry there was a net growth of 89 jobs, all of which were attributable to local growth in the region.

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CLAY COUNTY Table 15: Industries with Highest Local Share of Growth – Shift Share Analysis Clay County NAICS

NAICS Definition

445110

Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores Nursing Care Facilities Child Day Care Services Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Continuing Care Retirement Communities Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing Full-Service Restaurants Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores Meat Markets Janitorial Services Farm Product Warehousing and Storage Furniture Stores Dry-cleaning and Laundry Services (except CoinOperated) Limited-Service Restaurants Offices of Dentists New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

623110 624410 339113 333111 623311 327320 722110 444220 445310 445210 561720 493130 442110 812320 722211 621210 236115 423820 551114

Net Growth

National Growth Share

124

6

-7

124

89 73 38 25 33 20 24 15 15 15 15 13 13 12

3 0 3 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

-3 0 -3 0 7 0 3 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0

89 73 38 25 24 19 16 15 15 15 15 13 13 12

13 11 12

1 0 1

1 0 1

12 11 10

10

1

-1

10

9

0

0

9

Data Source: ES202 data, IMPLAN MIG group

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Industry Mix Share

Local Share

CLAY COUNTY Clusters in Clay County Traded Clusters The wages, growth rate & LQ numbers do not point to existence of any one cluster in Clay County, instead they indicate to a number of clusters that may exist or are emerging in the county. The Fabricated Metal Producing cluster has a high growth rate of about 93%, but has wages lower than nation and a low LQ value. Similarly, the Machinery Manufacturing cluster has a high LQ of 7.59, a low but positive growth rate but wages quite lower than the nation. The Biomedical/Biotechnology sector seems to be an emerging cluster with a growth rate of 14.92% and LQ of 1.40, though the wages are considerably lower than the national average wages (about 53% less). Even though these clusters are low wage paying, investments into these sectors should still be considered to make them more competitive. Table 16: Clusters in Clay County Cluster Advanced Materials Agribusiness, Food Processing & Technology Apparel & Textiles Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Visitor Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences) Business & Financial Services Chemicals & Chemical-based Products Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Defense & Security Education & Knowledge Creation Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component Manufacturing Energy (Fossil & Renewable) Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Forest & Wood Products Glass & Ceramics

Average Wages compared to National average

Wages

Growth Rate

Establishments

Employment

6 27 N 6 14 33.3 7 1 2 1

125 229 N 69 346 78 82 4 87 22

$25,700 $25,742 N $18,213 $19,474 $26,501 $36,864 $37,169 $25,217 $26,348

-57.81% -24.72% N -44.46% -53.53% -65.13% -33.52% -54.67% -61.63% -39.88%

23.72% -6.59% N 25.39% 14.92% -11.36% 9.77% -20.63% 11.95% -1.47%

1.05 3.21 N 0.67 1.40 0.31 1.59 0.14 0.99 0.45

N

N

N

N

N

N

26 1 11 N

203 29 25 N

$22,805 $25,964 $17,760 N

-61.84% -40.90% -55.51% N

-2.50% 93.54% -4.83% N

1.25 0.90 0.44 N

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LQ

CLAY COUNTY Information Technology & Telecommunications Machinery Manufacturing Mining Primary Metal Manufacturing Printing & Publishing Transportation & Logistics Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Total All Industries

7 4 N N 3 17 N 272

19 192 N N 58 117 N 2419

$27,855 $30,025 N N $26,653 $28,902 N $20,436

Data Source: ES202 data, IMPLAN MIG group Highlighted cell represent values higher than specified criteria values

Figure 10: Location Quotients for Various Clusters in Clay County 26

-63.18% -44.63% N N -48.89% -32.50% N -51.81%

-7.49% 3.94% N N 1.79% 3.02% N 3.83%

0.15 7.59 N N 1.08 1.37 N 1.00

CLAY COUNTY

Figure 11: Traded Clusters in Clay County

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CLAY COUNTY

Figure 12: Traded Cluster Location Quotients for Clay County

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CLAY COUNTY Local Clusters Clay County doesn’t have a very clearly defined local cluster except a few clusters that have high LQ and growth rates; none of the clusters have wages above the national averages. The Local Food and Beverages Processing & Distribution cluster has the highest LQ of 3.23 and a growth rate of 20.37%. The Local Personal Services (Non-Medical) have the highest growth rate of about 35% and a LQ of 1.96. Other clusters with high growth rates are Local Commercial Services with growth rate of 26.69% and Local Real Estate Development with growth rate of about 10%. The only other cluster with LQ higher than the stated conditional value (of 1.25) is the Local Financial Services cluster with LQ of 1.27. Table 17: Local Clusters in Clay County Cluster

Wages

Average Wages compared to National average

Growth Rate

Establishments

Employment

9 7 N 2 5

61 16 N 4 54

$17,431 $12,135 N $24,161 $31,817

-57.97% -59.93% N -2.10% -37.87%

26.69% -40.77% N -20.63% -5.01%

0.34 0.52 N 0.20 1.27

10

361

$10,364

-59.16%

20.37%

3.23

16 15 13 1 1 12 12 16 7 2

107 154 84 1 2 66 98 48 79 1

$32,497 $6,582 $14,676 $8,555 $17,687 $23,009 $12,663 $21,260 $9,809 N

-32.32% -53.77% -61.22% -84.10% -37.29% -37.48% -48.53% -56.11% -50.81% N

-15.12% -0.22% 4.79% 0.00% -12.64% -6.21% 35.95% 10.06% -2.79% -56.32%

0.94 0.75 0.76 0.09 0.17 1.02 1.96 0.59 0.82 0.11

Local Commercial Services Local Community & Civic Organizations Local Education & Training Local Entertainment & Media Local Financial Services Local Food and Beverages Processing & Distribution Local Health Services Local Hospitality Establishments Local Household Goods & Services Local Industrial Products & Services Local Logistical Services Local Motor Vehicle Products & Services Local Personal Services (Non-Medical) Local Real Estate , Construction & Development Local Retail Clothing & Accessories Local Utilities Data Source: ES202 data, IMPLAN MIG group Highlighted cell represent values higher than specified criteria values

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LQ

CLAY COUNTY

Figure 13: Local Clusters in Clay County 30

CLAY COUNTY Appendix A Table A1: Industries in Clay County with Average Wages Greater Than 10 % of US Average Wages NAICS 522130 541213 621310 621320 812310

Establishments 1 2 3 3 1

Employment 1 2 12 6 1

Average Wages $43,328 $27,708 $39,648 $41,576 $29,875

Average Wages 10% above US average 20.86% 36.94% 47.44% 31.69% 95.87%

Growth Rate -51.93% -26.32% 14.47% -9.14% -37.00%

LQ 0.21 0.91 4.88 2.82 1.28

Data Source: ES202 2006 data, IMPLAN MIG Group

Table A2: Industries in Clay County with Growth Rate Greater Than 5% NAICS 238140 238170 238220 238310 323110 115112 221122 236115 236118 333111 327320 424910 339113 423820 423910 442110 444220 445110 445210

Establishments 1 3 5 2 1 2 1 6 3 2 1 3 1 4 1 1 2 2 1

Employment 3 7 57 15 14 13 14 22 3 32 27 14 86 34 9 19 21 246 21

Average Wages $19,626 $13,737 $21,317 $24,612 $26,060 $12,413 $27,625 $21,824 $10,409 $28,319 $29,517 $29,217 $25,249 $32,531 $19,755 $21,144 $9,745 $10,312 $12,895

Average Wages 10% above US average -43.40% -57.43% -51.81% -35.36% -42.26% -57.16% -61.08% -54.05% -71.30% -43.16% -37.10% -29.53% -54.73% -21.10% -57.45% -34.46% -60.62% -50.38% -39.12%

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Growth Rate 14.47% 51.83% 8.20% 23.31% 20.51% 29.40% 32.64% 30.06% 14.47% 65.97% 56.83% 32.64% 21.46% 12.31% 31.04% 46.85% 51.83% 26.34% 51.83%

LQ 0.56 6.76 2.71 1.91 2.66 26.83 4.94 1.65 0.46 25.86 9.90 6.05 45.62 15.81 8.54 2.98 8.67 4.98 19.84

CLAY COUNTY 445310 447190 448140 488190 492210 493130 523120 531210 541110 541211 551114 561720 621210 621310 621420 623110 623311 624120 624410 713950 722110 722211 811111 811121 811310 812320 813410 813910

2 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 4 2 1 3 1 3 1 3 2 2 2 1 9 1 3 2 1 1 3 3

21 14 5 7 3 15 5 4 21 6 13 19 17 12 8 147 74 7 75 12 117 30 8 10 2 13 8 8

$7,220 $11,495 $3,379 $22,076 $13,939 $18,917 $56,494 $17,835 $27,335 $59,695 $29,233 $4,906 $25,818 $39,648 $20,281 $16,812 $17,043 $14,255 $11,366 $4,082 $5,802 $9,064 $15,149 $22,062 $21,201 $18,423 $6,347 $16,613

-66.23% -44.88% -79.03% -52.54% -49.56% -45.58% -69.27% -67.33% -63.55% -8.54% -65.91% -71.43% -38.70% 47.44% -37.58% -36.06% -26.61% -21.38% -33.43% -69.25% -61.84% -23.99% -52.43% -40.17% -51.82% 7.27% -59.60% -70.81%

Source: ES202 2006 data, IMPLAN MIG Group

Table A3: Industries in Clay County with Location Quotients Greater Than 1.25 32

51.83% 5.27% 7.72% 91.29% 44.22% 95.74% 18.56% 10.06% 9.49% 6.27% 48.12% 68.10% 41.50% 14.47% 58.74% 36.34% 21.75% 20.51% 234.72% 44.22% 7.95% 20.84% 16.96% 25.99% 25.99% 135.13% 10.06% 25.99%

7.18 5.68 0.46 3.70 3.07 76.84 0.78 0.50 0.91 0.69 0.36 0.97 1.01 4.88 2.35 4.35 10.75 0.66 4.61 7.35 1.24 0.41 1.17 2.08 0.53 3.43 0.90 3.09

CLAY COUNTY NAICS 238170 238190 238220 238310 311119 311811 321992 323110 115112 221122 236115 332710 332994 333111 325520 326140 327320 424710 424910 333291 333922 334513 337110 339113 423320 423820 423910 424510 424520 441310 441320

Establishments 3 1 5 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 6 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 5 1 2 1

Employment 7 3 57 15 21 21 1 14 13 14 22 29 1 32 1 1 27 48 14 1 159 4 8 86 3 34 9 11 42 13 10

Average Wages $13,737 $23,568 $21,317 $24,612 $19,780 $13,377 $22,423 $26,060 $12,413 $27,625 $21,824 $25,964 $22,423 $28,319 $22,423 $22,423 $29,517 $42,907 $29,217 $10,688 $30,490 $37,169 $20,102 $25,249 $22,233 $32,531 $19,755 $42,520 $10,438 $16,889 $24,094

Average Wages 10% above US average -57.43% -38.00% -51.81% -35.36% -52.37% -27.07% -35.47% -42.26% -57.16% -61.08% -54.05% -38.92% -49.32% -43.16% -63.44% -39.71% -37.10% -29.13% -29.53% -80.89% -39.58% -42.42% -38.89% -54.73% -53.88% -21.10% -57.45% -4.65% -21.16% -34.67% -30.56%

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Growth Rate 51.83% -41.52% 8.20% 23.31% -24.61% -24.61% 0.00% 20.51% 29.40% 32.64% 30.06% N -37.00% 65.97% 0.00% 0.00% 56.83% N 32.64% 0.00% -0.82% -20.63% -20.63% 21.46% N 12.31% 31.04% 3.23% -11.21% -4.66% -8.37%

LQ 6.76 2.79 2.71 1.91 31.99 14.65 1.75 2.66 26.83 4.94 1.65 5.09 4.78 25.86 2.05 1.52 9.90 68.68 6.05 4.34 244.26 3.08 2.10 45.62 2.28 15.81 8.54 12.03 95.14 1.85 2.82

CLAY COUNTY 442110 444130 444220 445110 445210 445310 446110 447110 447190 452990 453110 453210 453220 453998 454390 484121 484230 488190 492210 493130 511110 515112 522110 524210 532120 541219 541940 621310 621320 621420 623110 623311

1 1 2 2 1 2 3 7 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 1 1 2 1 1 4 12 1 3 3 3 3 1 3 2

19 17 21 246 21 21 27 49 14 70 4 12 6 7 9 71 13 7 3 15 22 22 53 20 2 14 13 12 6 8 147 74

$21,144 $13,214 $9,745 $10,312 $12,895 $7,220 $23,078 $7,120 $11,495 $10,416 $10,316 $25,601 $8,664 $18,887 $20,162 $33,294 $25,338 $22,076 $13,939 $18,917 $26,348 $27,335 $31,599 $14,762 $17,687 $21,672 $17,807 $39,648 $41,576 $20,281 $16,812 $17,043

-34.46% -44.93% -60.62% -50.38% -39.12% -66.23% -28.08% -57.76% -44.88% -36.16% -35.55% -15.11% -44.75% -29.05% -45.12% -16.95% -39.31% -52.54% -49.56% -45.58% -35.42% -40.92% -42.53% -74.27% -58.47% -51.66% -37.90% 47.44% 31.69% -37.58% -36.06% -26.61%

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46.85% -15.32% 51.83% 26.34% 51.83% 51.83% -9.97% -11.21% 5.27% -0.93% 0.00% 0.00% -20.63% -4.35% N 0.96% -2.44% 91.29% 44.22% 95.74% -1.47% -1.47% 0.00% 0.00% -12.64% -8.04% 2.70% 14.47% -9.14% 58.74% 36.34% 21.75%

2.98 4.96 8.67 4.98 19.84 7.18 1.78 3.06 5.68 10.13 1.93 3.23 1.36 2.45 7.96 6.16 5.14 3.70 3.07 76.84 2.84 11.92 1.87 1.41 1.56 2.76 2.17 4.88 2.82 2.35 4.35 10.75

CLAY COUNTY 624310 624410 711130 713950 811121 811122 811420 812310 812320 813910

1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3

13 75 2 12 10 2 2 1 13 8

$16,052 $11,366 $6,590 $4,082 $22,062 $20,403 $16,355 $29,875 $18,423 $16,613

-28.06% -33.43% -87.81% -69.25% -40.17% -38.24% -39.35% 95.87% 7.27% -70.81%

-2.44% 234.72% N 44.22% 25.99% -26.32% -20.63% -37.00% 135.13% 25.99%

Source: ES202 2006 data, IMPLAN MIG Group

Table A4: Industries in Clay County Fulfilling One of Three Conditional Criteria (either LQ>1.25 or Growth Rate>5.0% or Average Wages 10% above the national averages) Average Wages 10% above US Average

NAICS

NAICS Definition

115112

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

-57.16%

221122 236115

Electric Power Distribution New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)

236118

Growth Rate

LQ

Cluster

29.40%

26.83

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

-61.08%

32.64%

4.94

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

-54.05%

30.06%

1.65

Local Real Estate , Construction & Development

Residential Remodelers

-71.30%

14.47%

0.46

Local Real Estate , Construction & Development

238140

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (includes Dams and Hydroelectric Facilities)

-43.40%

14.47%

0.56

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

238170

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (includes Dams and Hydroelectric Facilities)

-57.43%

51.83%

6.76

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

238190

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (includes Dams and Hydroelectric Facilities)

-38.00%

-41.52%

2.79

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

35

1.95 4.61 2.36 7.35 2.08 2.92 4.84 1.28 3.43 3.09

CLAY COUNTY

238220

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (includes Dams and Hydroelectric Facilities)

-51.81%

8.20%

2.71

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

238310

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (includes Dams and Hydroelectric Facilities)

-35.36%

23.31%

1.91

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

311119

Other Animal Food Manufacturing

-52.37%

-24.61%

31.99

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

311811

Retail Bakeries

-27.07%

-24.61%

14.65

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

321992

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing

-35.47%

0.00%

1.75

Forest and Wood Products

323110 325520

Commercial Lithographic Printing Adhesive Manufacturing Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

-42.26% -63.44%

20.51% 0.00%

2.66 2.05

Printing and Publishing Chemicals and Chemical-based Products

-39.71%

0.00%

1.52

Chemicals and Chemical-based Products

Ready-mix Concrete Manufacturing Machine Shops Small Arms Manufacturing Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

-37.10% -38.92% -49.32%

56.83% -37.00%

9.90 5.09 4.78

Chemicals and Chemical-based Products Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Defense and Security

-43.16%

65.97%

25.86

Machinery Manufacturing

333291

Paper Industry Machinery Manufacturing

-80.89%

0.00%

4.34

Machinery Manufacturing

333922

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing

-39.58%

-0.82%

244.26

Machinery Manufacturing

334513

Industrial Process Variable Instruments

-42.42%

-20.63%

3.08

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

337110

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

-38.89%

-20.63%

2.10

Forest and Wood Products

339113

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

-54.73%

21.46%

45.62

326140 327320 332710 332994 333111

36

Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)

CLAY COUNTY 423320

Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

-53.88%

2.28

Local Real Estate , Construction & Development

423820

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

-21.10%

12.31%

15.81

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

423910

Sporting Goods Merchant Wholesalers

-57.45%

31.04%

8.54

424510

Grain and Field Bean Wholesale

-4.65%

3.23%

12.03

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

424520

Livestock Wholesale

-21.16%

-11.21%

95.14

Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

424710

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

-29.13%

68.68

424910

Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

-29.53%

32.64%

6.05

Chemicals and Chemical-based Products Agribusiness, Food Processing and Technology

441310

Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

-34.67%

-4.66%

1.85

Local Motor Vehicle Products & Services

441320 442110 444130

Tire Dealers Furniture Stores Hardware Stores Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores

-30.56% -34.46% -44.93%

-8.37% 46.85% -15.32%

2.82 2.98 4.96

Local Motor Vehicle Products & Services Local Household Goods & Services Local Household Goods & Services

-60.62%

51.83%

8.67

Local Household Goods & Services

445110

Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores

-50.38%

26.34%

4.98

Local Food and Beverages Processing & Distribution

445210

Meat Markets

-39.12%

51.83%

19.84

Local Food and Beverages Processing & Distribution

445310

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

-66.23%

51.83%

7.18

Local Food and Beverages Processing & Distribution

446110

-28.08%

-9.97%

1.78

Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)

447110

Pharmacies and Drug Stores Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

-57.76%

-11.21%

3.06

Energy (Fossil and Renewable)

447190 448140 452990

Other Gasoline Stations Family Clothing Stores All Other General Merchandise Stores

-44.88% -79.03% -36.16%

5.27% 7.72% -0.93%

5.68 0.46 10.13

444220

37

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Visitor Industries

Energy (Fossil and Renewable) Local Retail Clothing & Accessories Local Retail Clothing & Accessories

CLAY COUNTY 453110 453210 453220 453998 454390

Florists Office Supplies and Stationery Stores Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)

-35.55% -15.11% -44.75%

0.00% 0.00% -20.63%

1.93 3.23 1.36

None Local Commercial Services Local Hospitality Establishments

-29.05%

-4.35%

2.45

None

7.96

None

-45.12%

484121

Other Direct Selling Establishments General Freight Trucking, LongDistance TL

-16.95%

0.96%

6.16

Transportation & Logistics

484230

Other Specialized Trucking, LongDistance

-39.31%

-2.44%

5.14

Transportation & Logistics

488190

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

-52.54%

91.29%

3.70

Transportation & Logistics

492210

-49.56%

44.22%

3.07

Transportation & Logistics

493130

Local Messengers and Local Delivery Farm Product Warehousing and Storage

-45.58%

95.74%

76.84

Transportation & Logistics

511110

Newspaper Publishers

-35.42%

-1.47%

2.84

515112

Radio Stations

-40.92%

-1.47%

11.92

522110 522130 523120 524210

Commercial Banking Credit Unions Securities Brokerage Insurance Agencies and Brokerages Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

-42.53% 20.86% -69.27% -74.27%

0.00% -51.93% 18.56% 0.00%

1.87 0.21 0.78 1.41

-67.33%

10.06%

0.50

531210

Education & Knowledge Creation Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Visitor Industries Local Financial Services Local Financial Services Business and Financial Services Business and Financial Services Local Real Estate , Construction & Development

532120

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing

-58.47%

-12.64%

1.56

Local Logistical Services

541110

Lessors of Other Nonfinancial Intangible Assets

-63.55%

9.49%

0.91

Business and Financial Services

541211 541213 541219

Offices of Certified Public Accountants Tax Preparation Services Other Accounting Services

-8.54% 36.94% -51.66%

6.27% -26.32% -8.04%

0.69 0.91 2.76

Business and Financial Services Business and Financial Services Business and Financial Services

38

CLAY COUNTY 541940

-37.90%

2.70%

2.17

None

-65.91%

48.12%

0.36

Local Commercial Services

Janitorial Services Offices of Dentists Offices of Chiropractors Offices of Optometrists Outpatient Mental Health Centers Nursing Care Facilities Continuing Care Retirement Communities

-71.43% -38.70% 47.44% 31.69% -37.58% -36.06%

68.10% 41.50% 14.47% -9.14% 58.74% 36.34%

0.97 1.01 4.88 2.82 2.35 4.35

Local Commercial Services Local Health Services Local Health Services Local Health Services Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences) Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)

-26.61%

21.75%

10.75

Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences)

624120

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

-21.38%

20.51%

0.66

Local Health Services

624310 624410

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Child Day Care Services

-28.06% -33.43%

-2.44% 234.72%

1.95 4.61

711130

Musical Groups and Artists

-87.81%

Local Health Services Local Personal Services (Non-Medical) Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Visitor Industries

713950

Bowling Centers

-69.25%

44.22%

7.35

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Visitor Industries

722110 722211 811111

Full-Service Restaurants Limited-Service Restaurants General Automotive Repair Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

-61.84% -23.99% -52.43%

7.95% 20.84% 16.96%

1.24 0.41 1.17

Local Hospitality Establishments Local Hospitality Establishments Local Motor Vehicle Products & Services

-40.17%

25.99%

2.08

Local Motor Vehicle Products & Services

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

-38.24%

-26.32%

2.92

Local Motor Vehicle Products & Services

-51.82%

25.99%

0.53

Local Personal Services (Non-Medical)

-39.35%

-20.63%

4.84

Local Personal Services (Non-Medical)

95.87%

-37.00%

1.28

Local Commercial Services

551114 561720 621210 621310 621320 621420 623110 623311

811121 811122 811310

811420 812310

Veterinary Services Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

Reupholstery and Furniture Repair Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

39

2.36

CLAY COUNTY 812320

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)

813410 813910

Civic and Social Organizations Business Associations

7.27%

135.13%

3.43

Local Commercial Services

-59.60% -70.81%

10.06% 25.99%

0.90 3.09

Local Community & Civic Organizations Local Community & Civic Organizations

Data Source: ES202 data, IMPLAN MIG group

Table A5: Ten Largest Employers in Clay County Company Global Industries Inc Wardcraft Homes Inc City of Clay Center Floersch IGA Inc Medicalodges Inc Presbyterian Manors Inc Longford Rodeo LLC Girton Propane Service Inc Board of Education, Unified Kansas West Conference United

Employment 175 150 90 80 70 65 60 47 47 47

NAICS 333131 236115 921110 445110 623311 623110 713940 484220 611110 813110

NAICS Definition Mining Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing New Single-Family Housing Construction (Except Operative Builders) Executive Offices Supermarkets & Other Grocery (Except Convenience) Stores Continuing Care Retirement Communities Nursing Care Facilities Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers Specialized Freight (Except Used Goods) Trucking, Local Elementary & Secondary Schools Religious Organizations

Source: Harris Database

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