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Lawrence County Labor Force and Employment
Applicant to Openings Ratios for Lawrence County
As of 2000 , the population was 94,643 people, 37,091 households, and 25,889 families residing in the county. The population density is 101/km˛ (263/mi˛). There are 39,635 housing units at an average density of 42/km˛ (110/mi˛). Its county seat is New Castle..
There are 37,091 households out of which 28.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% are married couples living together, 11.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% are non-families. 27.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.00.
The total civilian labor force in Lawrence County for April, 2005 was 44,100 of which 41,600 were employed and 2,500 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 5.7 percent. The average weekly wage for Lawrence County in 2002 was $576. This would be equivalent to $14.40 per hour or $29,952 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around. Average annual household income is $42,578. The total number of employees located in Lawrence County in 2002 was 31,134.
In the county, the population is spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 19.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.90 males
LAWRENCE COUNTY LABOR FORCE AND EMPLOYMENT
PA May 2005 | PA May 2004 | US May 2005 | US May 2004 | |
Civilian Labor Force | 6,351,000* |
6,267,000 |
149,122.000 |
147,018,000 |
Employment | 6,045,000* |
5,923,000 |
141,475,000 |
138,846,000 |
Unemployment |
306,000* |
343,000 |
7,647,000 |
8,172,000 |
Unemployment Rate % |
4.8* |
5.5 |
5.1 |
5.6 |
APPLICANT TO OPENINGS RATIO FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY
TYPE | FULL TIME OR PART TIME | APPLICANTS | OPENINGS | RATIO |
DISTRIBUTION | FT | 2600 | 80 | 32:1 |
COMMUNICATION | FT | 2500 | 75 | 33:1 |
RETAIL | FT & PT | 2650 | 400 | 6:1 |
RETAIL | FT | 286 | 55 | 5;1 |
RETAIL | FT | 364 | 51 | 7:1 |
TEMPORARY | FT | 342 | 17 | 20:1 |
*Per PA Career Link
It is a township located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 7,633. The township has a total area of 63.3 km (24.4 mi ). There are 7,633 people, 2,854 households, and 2,171 families residing in the township. The population density is 120.7/km (312.6/mi ). There are 2,996 housing units at an average density of 47.4/km (122.7/mi ). The township the population is spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.1 males. The per capita income for the township is $19,068. 5.2% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The median income for a household in the township is $39,949, and the median income for a family is $46,933. Males have a median income of $36,387 versus $21,783 for females. The per capita income for the township is $19,068. 5.2% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
It is located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,309. It is the county seat of Lawrence County. The city has a total area of 22.2 km˛ (8.6 mi˛). 22.1 km˛ (8.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. There are 26,309 people, 10,727 households, and 6,725 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,189.5/km˛ (3,082.0/mi˛). There are 11,709 housing units at an average density of 529.4/km˛ (1,371.6/mi˛). are 10,727 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% are married couples living together, 16.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% are non-families. 33.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 3.01city the population is spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.8 males. Median income for a household in the city is $25,598, and the median income for a family is $32,539. Males have a median income of $30,112 versus $20,754 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,730. 20.8% of the population and 17.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.8% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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