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BUSINESS STRENGTH ............24 If the Carolinas Were a Country
25
Work Force Education
25
Ronnie Bryant, CEcD, FM President and CEO, Charlotte Regional Partnership
ACCESSIBILIT Y ......................
26 REGIONAL OVERVIEW .............. 14
H i g h w a y, Ra i l w a y a n d Po r t
Easy Accessibility Flight/Driving Times
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Daily Non-stop Flights
14
Regional Airports
15
Distances to Carolina Ports
15
Largest Freight Trucking Companies
15
Ro b u s t B u s i n e s s S t re n g t h
HUMAN RESOURCES ..............28 Population
28
Population by Age
28
Average Weekly Wage by Industry
28
Top 10 States for Business Climate
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Unionization Activity
29
Top 10 Pro-Business States
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Work Force Statistics
29
Employment in Industries
17
Employment by Industry
29
Top 25 Largest Regional Employers
17
Largest Foreign-Owned Firms
18
Top Countries With Foreign-Owned Firms in CharlotteUSA 2005
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Cost of Living
19
QUALIT Y OF LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Number of Households
30
Projected Population Growth
30
Median Household Income
31
Household Income
31
BUSINESS PRESENCE ..............21
Per Capita Income Trends
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Ta rg e t e d I n d u s t r y C l u s t e r s
Per Capita Income
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TA X E S A N D INCENTIVES ...........33
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CHARLOTTEUSA COUNTY PROFILES ........ 40 North and South Carolina County Profiles GUIDE TO ESRI TA P E S T R Y M A P S . . . . 3 4
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Alexander, N.C.
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Anson, N.C.
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Cabarrus, N.C.
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Catawba, N.C.
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Chester, S.C.
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Chesterfield, S.C.
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CHARLOT TEUSA MAPS ..................36
Cleveland, N.C.
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CharlotteUSA Leakage/Surplus Factor
Gaston, N.C.
54
Iredell, N.C.
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Lancaster, S.C.
58
Lincoln, N.C.
60
Mecklenburg, N.C.
62
Rowan, N.C.
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CharlotteUSA Corridors of Commerce
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CharlotteUSA Community™ Tapestry™
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CharlotteUSA Population Change
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Stanly, N.C.
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CharlotteUSA Map
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Union, N.C.
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York, S.C.
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CHARLOTTE USA IS BOOMING. INCREASINGLY BUSINESS LEADERS ARE discovering Charlotte USA offers the best in business strength, accessibility and quality of life. There is something for everyone. Whether your business is better served in uptown Charlotte or in a more rural location, the Charlotte Regional Partnership can assist you in finding the best match. This year, North Carolina and South Carolina received great national recognition for business strength. Pollina Real Estate named South Carolina the “Most Business-Friendly State.” North Carolina was tapped as the “Top Pro-Business State” by Southern Business & Development magazine and “Top Pro-Business State” by Site Selection magazine. Once people experience the distinctiveness of our region, they don’t want to leave. In 1990 when Hearst Corp. was relocating almost 300 employees to the Charlotte region, management made an offer that, after a year, those employees wanting to move back to New York City would be offered the opportunity. Of the 270 employees who relocated to Charlotte, only three returned to New York City. There are many new developments in Charlotte USA that keep international and national attention on our area. One example is the much-promoted $1 billion, 350-acre North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) being constructed in Kannapolis. This biotechnology project is the product of foresight by Dole Foods/Castle & Cooke billionaire David Murdock. So u th e rn Bu s in e ss an d Development magazine named the NCRC the “Best Biotech Project” for 2006. The NCRC is a true testimony of North Carolina’s strength in public-private partnerships. Murdock has invested his own money and time in the project and the State of North Carolina, Concord/Kannapolis local governments, and universities and community colleges have collaborated on making this vision a reality. The NCRC is being constructed on the former Pillowtex textile company property, and former workers are being retrained for jobs at the Campus. Charlotte USA attracts the best and the brightest workforce talent. Charlotte was named sixth in “America’s Smartest Cities” in 2006 by Bizjournals.com. The accessibility of 34 colleges and universities provides the region with a great supply of educated
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and trained workers. Just a few ad d itio nal re as o n s to lo c ate yo u r b u s i n e s s t o C h arl o t t e USA: • Accessibility by air, roads, water, and rail • The best of the “New South” – hip and hospitable • Lower cost of living than comparable metro areas • Strong international presence with more than 650 foreign-owned firms in the region The Charlotte USA region also boasts a number of recreational and cultural activities. The drive to expand tourism attractions continued this year with the announcement that Charlotte USA will be home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The U.S. National Whitewater Center, which borders Mecklenburg and Gaston counties, will soon be fully operational. The center will be the world's only multi-channel re-circulating whitewater river. This U.S. Olympic whitewater training facility also will provide a unique outdoor experience for the public. Additional Charlotte USA attractions dot the whole region. Outdoor activities include boating, hiking and playing on some of the nation’s most outstanding golf courses. The region also is a short drive to the Blue Ridge Mountains or the famed Carolina beaches. The Charlotte region continues to be recognized as a national sports market. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the action of teams such as the NFL Panthers, NBA Bobcats, Wachovia Championship golf, AAA baseball Knights, NASCAR races, and much more. If you are considering Charlotte USA as a business location, the Charlotte Regional Partnership would be delighted to show you all our area has to offer. Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM President and CEO
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R E G I O N A L OV E RV I E W
N
DAILY NON-STOP FLIGHTS
NAMED FOR A QUEEN, THE CHARLOTTE REGION HAS
FROM CHARLOTTE TO DESIGNATED CITIES
long given business the royal treatment. Queen Charlotte was the 18th century German wife of England’s King George III. Charlotte adopted her name to impress influential leaders from afar. Today, CharlotteUSA imports and nurtures economic investment from across the United States and around the world. That welcoming attitude has helped
23 Flights per day
Boston
10 Flights per day
Chicago
15 Flights per day
Detroit
10 Flights per day
Los Angeles
2 Flights per day
Miami
7 Flights per day
New York
35 Flights per day
Philadelphia
11 Flights per day
San Francisco
build a diversified and independent econ-
4 Flights per day
Washington D.C.
omy for CharlotteUSA, a region where
27 Flights per day
Source: Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport 2005
more than 2.3 million people thrive. The size of Massachusetts, it straddles two states and includes 16 counties, 12 in North Carolina and four in South Carolina.
EASY ACCESSIBILIT Y strategic spot: Centered at the intersection of two Native American trading paths, Charlotte’s location is more strategic than ever. More than 60 percent of the U.S. population and more than 60 percent of its industrial base lies within a two-hour flight or a day’s motor freight delivery. This 650-mile radius is bordered by New York, Chicago and Miami.
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trade center: Equidistant from New York and Miami, CharlotteUSA is the 5th largest wholesale trade center in the U.S. 22 million air passengers: With more than 22 million passengers a year, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the nation’s 6th largest major airline hub. Fifteen regional airports also serve the area.
500+ daily flights: Charlotte Douglas International Airport offers more than 500 daily departures with direct flights to 123 destinations. These include 10 or more to Atlanta, Detroit and Philadelphia, and more than two dozen to New York and Washington, D.C. 6 daily international flights: International flights leave Charlotte-Douglas International Airport daily for Frankfurt, London, Mexico City, Montreal, Munich and Toronto. Charlotte is no more than one plane change away from any major city worldwide.
FLIGHT/DRIVING TIMES From Charlotte to Designated Cities CITY
MILES
DRIVING TIME
Atlanta, GA
243
3:57
FLIGHT TIME (HRS) 1:15
Chicago, IL
765
12:13
2:00 1:30
Orlando, FL
524
8:13
New York, NY
646
10:27
1:50
Memphis, TN
620
9:22
1:40
Washington, DC
400
6:24
1:15
Charleston, SC
177
3:25
less than 1 hour
Source: Charlotte Regional Partnership 2005
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RegionalAIRPORTS Airports REGIONAL AIRPORT
COUNTY
# OF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS PER DAY
Anson
18
Concord Regional
Cabarrus
178
Hickory Regional
Catawba
125
Chester Municipal
Chester
30
Cheraw Municipal
Chesterfield
57
eastern time zone: The time difference between CharlotteUSA and the United Kingdom is minus 5 hours. For mainland Europe, it’s minus 6 hours.
Pageland
Chesterfield
44
Cleveland
53
Gaston
137
largest rail system: The country’s largest consolidated rail system serves CharlotteUSA. Norfolk Southern and CSX operate more than 46,000 miles of track in the South, East, Midwest and Canada. Connecting regional points to these two lines is Lancaster & Chester Railway, a private, well-capitalized short line based in Lancaster, S.C.
Lancaster County
Anson County
Shelby Municipal Gastonia Municipal Statesville Municipal
Iredell
85
Lancaster
68
Lincoln County
Lincoln
70
Rowan County
Rowan
85
Albemarle/Stanly
Stanly
85
Monroe
Union
151
York
116
Bryant Field
Source: Regional/Municipal Airports in CharlotteUSA 2005 www.airnav.com
DistancesTO toCAROLINA Carolina Ports DISTANCES PORTS PORT
MILES/KM
TIME
Wilmington
196 mi/ 315 km
3.75 hours
Charleston
208 mi/ 335 km
3.5 hours
Savannah
250 mi/ 402 km
4 hours
Morehead City
316 mi/ 508 km
5.5 hours
Source: MapQuest 2005
LARGEST FREIGHT TRUCKING COMPANIES
4 ports: Shipping is through Charleston, S.C., the 2nd largest east coast port, as well as facilities in Wilmington and Morehead City, N.C., and Savannah, Ga. 450 trucking companies: Motor freight firms in CharlotteUSA number 450 and they serve 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. 4 interstate highways: Facilitating these trucking companies are 4 major interstate highways that serve the region: I-77, I-40, I-85 and I-485. ➤
COMPANY
AREA SERVED
CNF Inc.
50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico
Roadway Corp.
50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Virgin Islands, Europe Pacific Rim, Latin American
Schneider National Inc.
48 states, Canada, Mexico
Yellow Corp.
50 states, parts of Canada, Pacific Rim, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Europe
USF Corp.
Central and Southeastern United States, Ontario, Quebec
Arkansas Best Corp.
50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, International
Overnite Transportation Co.
50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam
Watkins Motor Lines Inc.
41 states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico
Estes Express Lines Inc.
50 states
Averitt Express Inc.
Global
Source: Reference USA 2005
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ROBUST BUSINESS STRENGTH financial center: The 2nd largest financial center in the U.S., CharlotteUSA includes headquarters for Bank of America and Wachovia. Banks in the region control more than $1 trillion in assets. 9 Fortune 500 headquarters: Bank of America, Wachovia, Nucor, SPX, Sonic Automotive, Duke Energy, Family Dollar, Lowe’s and Goodrich are the 9 Fortune 500 companies that have headquarters in Charlotte. Fortune 500 companies with a presence in the region number 286. headquarters leader: Business Facilities magazine ranks Charlotte 3rd on its 2003 list of best cities for corporate headquarters. TOP 10 STATES FOR BUSINESS CLIMATE NORTH CAROLINA
1
Texas
2
Georgia
3
Ohio
4
Tennessee
5
Indiana
6
Alabama
7
Michigan
8
Kentucky
9
SOUTH CAROLINA
10
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Bank of America has played a key role in Charlotte’s development as one of America’s prime business-friendly destinations. Our associates enjoy the benefits of the region’s high quality of life and rich cultural amenities. We are proud to call Charlotte our corporate home and encourage other companies to make it theirs too.
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– Graham Denton, Charlotte market president, Bank of America
Source: Site Selection, November 2005
TOP 10 PRO-BUSINESS STATES SOUTH CAROLINA
1
Virginia
2
South Dakota
3
NORTH CAROLINA
4
Alabama
5
Wyoming
6
Georgia
7
Washington
8
Florida
9
Oklahoma
10
$400 billion GDP: Charlotte is the Carolinas’ business capital. Together, the 2 states boasted annual gross domestic product of over $470 billion in 2004. 1st: The Charlotte region is 1st among 573 metropolitan statistical areas for social and economic integration in a 2004 Policom Corporation ranking. 650 foreign firms: Within the 16 counties of CharlotteUSA, 650 foreign firms operate and employ almost 120,000.
1st in foreign firm growth: Charlotte is the top U.S. city in growth for foreign firms. More than 650 foreign companies operate in the region and N.C. and S.C. are home to more than 1,800 foreign firms with a total employment of 350,000. 4th: Among site selection consultants, the Charlotte area is 4th most attractive of 70 U.S. cities for business expansion or relocation, according to a 2005 listing by Expansion Management magazine. ➤
Source: Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States 2005
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EMPLOYMENT IN INDUSTRIES
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We are committed to being the best company we can for our consumers, our employees and our community. We feel like a lot of other people in the region – very blessed to be here.
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– Gary Ruth, vice president and general manager of the Cabarrus Manufacturing Center for Philip Morris USA
Source: ESRI 2005
TOP 25 LARGEST REGIONAL EMPLOYERS NAME
LOCAL EMPLOYEES
Wachovia Corp.
LOCAL FACILITIES
TYPE OF BUSINESS
19,181
117
Financial Services
Carolinas HealthCare System
17,665
130
Health Care
Bank of America Corp.
13,000
NA
Financial Services
Duke Energy Corp.
9,000
NA
Energy
Delhaize America Inc./Food Lion LLC
8,658
NA
Retail Supermarkets
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
8,140
NA
Discount Retailer
Ruddick Corporation
7,000
59
Holding Company for American & Efird Inc. and Harris Teeter Inc.
Presbyterian Healthcare/Novant Health Inc.
6,850
4
Health Care
US Airways Group Inc.
5,749
NA
Freightliner LLC
4,468
4
Truck Manufacturer
NorthEast Medical Center
4,100
26
Health Care
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
3,800
17
Retail, Home Improvement
Airline
CaroMont Health
3,144
27
Health Care
Springs Industries Inc.
3,000
NA
Textile Manufacturer and Marketer
BellSouth Corp.
2,770
67
Telecommunications
Philip Morris USA
2,600
1
Cigarette Manufacturer
Bi-Lo LLC
2,538
34
Retail Supermarkets
Belk Inc.
2,500
17
Department Stores
Compass Group North America
2,419
3
Contract Food Service, Vending and Restaurants
Winn-Dixie Inc.
2,374
37
Retail Supermarkets
CommScope Inc.
2,100
5
Designer and Manufacturer of Cable and Connectivity Solutions
International Business Machines Corp.
2,000
1
Computer Technology Sales & Solutions
Continental Tire North America Inc.
1,800
2
Tire Manufacturer
Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Health Care System
1,675
1
Health Care
Wix Filtration Corp.
1,618
4
Filtration Products for Vehicles
Source: Charlotte Business Journal, Dec. 2005
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R E G I O N A L OV E RV I E W LARGEST FOREIGN-OWNED FIRMS NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
COMPANY
PRODUCT
HQ
Food Lion Inc.
Food Retailing
Belgium
7,000
Freightliner Corp.
Transport Equipment
Germany
5,329
Compass Group USA, Inc.
Food/Vending Service
United Kingdom
2,031
Eckerd Drugs
Drug Chain
Canada
1,455
Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Radial Tires
Germany
1,324
Royal & SunAlliance
Insurance
United Kingdom
1,000
US Food Services
Food Distribution
Netherlands
972
AXA-Equitable
Life Insurance
France
725
Securitas Security Services
Security Installation
Sweden
700
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp.
Turbines for Power Plants
Germany
650
Blythe Construction Inc.
Construction, Utilities
France
650
INA USA Corp.
Bearings & Precision Metals
Germany
600
Clariant Corp.
Dyes, Specialty Chemicals
Switzerland
600
Areva Framatome ANP
Advanced Engineering
France
600
Alcatel Cables & Components
Fiber Optic Cable
France
825
ASMO North Carolina Inc.
Small Motors for Auto Industry
Japan
591
Maersk Sealand
Containerized Cargo Carrier
Denmark
550
Scott Health and Safety
Respiratory Protection Systems
Bermuda
500
Engineered Sintered Components
Metal Components
Japan
500
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From a global perspective, Charlotte is probably as enlightened a city as you can find. The banking business has brought a lot of highly educated people here. The legal community is very bright.
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– John D. Bond III, partner, Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP in Charlotte
Source: Charlotte Regional Partnership 2005
TOP COUNTRIES WITH FOREIGN-OWNED FIRMS IN CHARLOTTEUSA
169 Germany
74 United Kingdom
75 Japan
53 Canada
43 Italy
entrepreneurial: Charlotte is the 2nd best city in the U.S. to start and grow a company, a 2005 ranking of 50 metros by Entrepreneur magazine shows.
37 Switzerland
37
top 5 for expansion of existing facilities is Charlotte’s national rank.
France
30 Sweden
31 Netherlands
10 Belgium Source: Charlotte Regional Partnership, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce 2005
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1st in economic strength: The Charlotte MSA is 1st in economic strength, as listed by Policom Corporation in 2006. 1st in state: The Charlotte MSA area led North Carolina on the Expansion Magazine 2006 list of America’s Hottest Cities for business relocation or expansion.
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E XCEPT IONAL QUALIT Y OF LIFE most livable: The Charlotte region is 1st among America’s Most Livable Communities, says a 2004 ranking of 30 metropolitan areas by Partners for Livable Communities. arts support leader: Charlotte residents give the highest per capita to the arts and sciences, second only to New York City in total dollars raised. cleanest: The Charlotte region is among The 50 Cleanest Cities, in a 2005 national listing by “Reader’s Digest.” 100-plus golf courses: More than 100 public and private golf courses dot CharlotteUSA.
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I’ve been awed at what a special place Charlotte is. I’m a really tough customer. I’ve lived in a lot of places. This is a pretty incredible community. I buy into the fact that we have something special here that other communities would love to model.
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– Cathy Bessant, global marketing executive, Bank of America
1,770 miles of lake shoreline grace CharlotteUSA. 61 degrees is the average annual temperature, Fahrenheit, for CharlotteUSA. That’s 16 degrees Celsius. 214 sunny days a year in CharlotteUSA’s mild, four-season climate. big leagues: Charlotte is major league, with sports franchises in the NFL, NBA and WNBA, three major NASCAR Nextel events and a PGA tournament. It also enjoys AAA baseball and minor league hockey. 34 higher learning institutes: CharlotteUSA offers a consistent supply of young talent that annually enters an already skilled and disciplined work force.
low cost of living: The cost-of-living index for CharlotteUSA is 92.2, lower than Denver, Chicago, Orlando, Phoenix, Austin or Atlanta. (U.S. = 100)
more than 300 cultural clubs, businesses and religious organizations in CharlotteUSA serve an international population of more than 120,000. ➤
COST LIVING Cost OF of Living COMPOSITE INDEX (US AVERAGE = 100) New York (Manhattan)
201.2
San Jose, CA
166.2
Los Angeles, CA
157.4
Richmond, VA
108.4
Chicago, IL (Joliet)
103.3
Orlando, FL
100.8
Denver, CO
99.6
Phoenix, AZ
99.0
Atlanta, GA
97.7
Austin, TX
97.0
Raleigh-Durham, NC
94.0
Cincinnati, OH
92.8
CHARLOTTE, NC
92.2
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index 2005 Q3.
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State Work Force Training Programs in the U.S. for 2003.
affordable utilities: Utility rates in CharlotteUSA are among the most competitive in the U.S.
special training: CharlotteUSA’s Work Force Development Partnership addresses special training needs of business and industry through the collective educational resources of 10 area community and technical colleges.
$18 billion invested: New and expanding businesses have invested more than $18 billion in CharlotteUSA since 1990, adding 170,000 jobs. 2nd lowest building cost: Charlotte, N.C. enjoys the second-lowest industrial building cost of 116 North American cities recently surveyed – less than 80 percent of the national average. number 3 and rising: Readers of Ch ief Executive magazine rank N.C. the 3rd best state for doing business in 2006, up from fifth in 2005. tops in job training: S.C. is first and N.C. 3rd in Expansion Management magazine’s Top
world class: Charlotte MSA is 30th of 125 cities worldwide in a 2003-04 Wo rld Knowledge Competitiveness Index compiled by Robert Higgins Associates and based on ability to translate knowledge into economic value. wireless leader: Charlotte MSA is 17th of 100 Most Unwired Cities in a 2005 Intel ranking based on public and commercial wireless access points, cell phone coverage and Internet penetration. nearly 1.2 million work force: The work force in CharlotteUSA is expected to increase to 1.3 million by 2010; currently it’s 1.2 million. That’s a 12.4 percent growth rate in the next five years.
low union membership: The Carolinas boast the nation’s lowest unionization rate for 2004 (3.6 percent union membership in N.C.; 4.2 percent in S.C.). For 3 straight years, N.C. unionization has declined. Both N.C. and S.C. are right-to-work states. Charlotte MSA has 3.3 percent union membership. 1st for business: Charlotte, N.C., is 1st in “probusiness attitude,” says Fortune magazine. expansion leader: The Charlotte region is 20th in the nation’s Top 40 Real Estate Markets for Expanding Companies f o r 2 0 0 5 , a s l i s t e d b y E x p an s i o n Managem ent magazine. top 20 boomtown: Charlotte is among Top 20 Boomtowns, according to a March 2004 listing of hottest U.S. job markets by Business 2.0. top tier in livability: Charlotte is among the “most livable” U.S. cities, as listed by Partners for Livable Cities in 2004.
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he Charlotte USA region is united. By bringing together the public and private sectors to market and promote the area, with the common purpose of attracting new business and industry and keeping existing businesses happy, we are confident that we have the most effective strategy for promoting growth and prosperity in the 21st century world economy. Leaders throughout the 16 counties in Charlotte USA cooperate to reinforce regionalism and work very hard to present a uniform message: The Charlotte region wants your business. We hope the information provided to you in this Guide encourages you to consider Charlotte USA as a premier location for your company’s operations. Not only will your business thrive, but you and your
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employees will find a quality of life that is unmatched anywhere else. The Charlotte Regional Partnership team works closely with the economic development professionals and existing industry representatives in all 16 Charlotte USA counties. We invite site location consultants and company executives to contact us so we can arrange networking opportunities with leaders from their respective industries who already operate in Charlotte USA. We also coordinate site visits and arrange peer-topeer interviews, both aimed at helping relocation prospects understand the benefits of doing business in the Charlotte region. The Charlotte Regional Partnership can provide customized regional data on education and workforce development, demographics, available industrial buildings and sites, and local and state incentives.
And we serve as a one-stop-shop for information on everything from Uptown Charlotte skyscrapers to family farms and super sites. Whatever your business needs, you can find it in Charlotte USA.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
KENNY MCDONALD SR. VICE PRESIDENT
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP 1001 MOREHEAD SQUARE DR., STE. 200 CHARLOTTE, NC 28203 USA 800-554-4373 TOLL FREE 704-347-8942 PHONE 704-347-8981 FAX WWW.CHARLOTTEUSA.COM
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targeted industry clusters
AUTOMOT IVE The Charlotte region has been highly attractive to the automotive industry for years. More than 250 automotive companies operate in the area and they employ 15,000. DaimlerChrysler’s Freightliner division has three major assembly plants in CharlotteUSA. BMW makes sports cars in the Greenville-Spartanburg area, just an hour and 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which offers non-stop flights to Munich as well as Detroit. Other significant auto-related facilities include those for Dana Corporation, ArvinMeritor, Continental Tire, Eaton Corporation, Goodyear, Hella Lighting, Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Meridian Automotive Systems, ZF Lemforder, Cataler, and NGK Ceramics.
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSURANCE Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the United States, behind only New
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CharlotteUSA is a place that is constantly reinventing itself. We’re also the place where progress has always been the product of close collaboration between many partners.
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– Hugh L. McColl Jr., retired chairman and chief executive of Bank of America, now chief executive of McColl Brothers Lockwood
York City. Bank of America Corporation and Wachovia Corporation, the country’s secondand fourth-largest banks respectively, are headquartered in Charlotte. Their presence along with that of several regional institutions has spawned a growing financial services industry throughout CharlotteUSA. More than 250 companies in the region offer financial services and they employ nearly 60,000 professionals. The Charlotte region also is home to many large operational and customer service centers for companies such as CitiFinancial, GE Capital/Lowe’s Credit and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. TIAACREF, the Teachers Insurance and Annuity
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Association College Retirement Equities Fund, opened a major operations, data and customer service center in Charlotte in 2000. The Charlotte region also includes the headquarters of Royal & SunAlliance and Transamerica Reinsurance. Others with operational or processing centers in the Charlotte region include Allstate, AmeriCredit, The Hartford, Kemper, Liberty Mutual, MetLife, Nationwide, State Farm and Travelers. Charlotte’s Central Piedmont Community College offers a variety of finance-related courses and certification classes to further train the work force in financial services disciplines. ➤
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MACHINE M A N U FAC T U R I N G The machine manufacturing industry has been expanding in CharlotteUSA since the 1960s. Initially drawn by textiles and furniture, the industry now counts more than 1,250 companies in the region engaged in machine and machine parts manufacturing. These firms employ about 12,300. The region boasts production facilities for well-known names such as Cooper Tools, Honeywell, Ingersoll-Rand and Siemens Westinghouse. Yet, the majority of the industry near Charlotte is made up of worldclass medium-sized manufacturers such as Colfax, Chiron America, INA, Okuma Machine Tools, PCI Wedeco and Schrader-Bridgeport. Drawing on machine manufacturing strengths, CharlotteUSA boasts strong metalworking skills. More than 800 companies employ nearly 18,000 in fabricated and primary metal manufacturing. They are supported by a leading technical college system, with many specialized courses and certifications for metalworking and machine manufacturing. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is home of the world’s premier university metrology laboratory, housed in its Center for Precision Metrology. The lab includes a precisely controlled environment that meets 10,000 clean room requirements. It features traditional dimensional metrology and controlled coordinate measuring machines. The Surface Metrology Lab measures two- and three-dimensional surface finish and form. Using both practical and experimental applications, faculty leaders from various science-based backgrounds focus on competitive programs to meet area industry needs. North Carolina leads the United States in National Institute for Metalworking Skills credentials.
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The Charlotte region is recognized worldwide as the home for NASCAR, but it is also home for the nation’s highest concentration of motorsports educational institutions ranging from trade schools to universities offering advanced graduate degrees. The Charlotte region takes training tomorrow’s work force in automotive and motorsports very seriously.
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– James Cuttino, program director, UNCC Motorsports Research Center
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT M A N U FAC T U R I N G The machine manufacturing industry has spawned a medical device and equipment concentration with about 45 such companies within CharlotteUSA. These firms export to both domestic and international destinations. The existence of this niche is
testimony to the adaptability of the work force since it requires highly skilled and trained employees. The Charlotte Research Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte operates a center for Precision Metrology and a Center of Opto Electronics and Optical Communications. There are 60 companies in CharlotteUSA that produce medical devices and equipment. They employ 2,000 specially talented people. Larger manufacturers include Hartmann-Conco Inc., Scott Health and Safety and Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical.
MOTOR SPORTS With more than 90 percent of NASCAR teams operating within a 50-mile radius of center city Charlotte, the region is the hub of the premier auto-racing association in the United States. The economic impact to the state of North Carolina is more than $5 billion a year. Mutually complimentary are the NASCAR Research and Development Center and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) program in Motorsports and Automotive Engineering. The NASCAR facility houses the racing association’s rules officials, corporate officers, accident investigators and directors of its various racing series, as well as its research and development. UNCC’s strengths include vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, instrumentation, safety and metrology. The UNCC program has developed more than $2.25 million in external research related to vehicle technologies. On-site equipment includes chassis dyno, shock dyno, engine dyno, scales and Pi/CDS Data Acquisition. Aerodynamic testing is performed at two wind tunnel facilities, one of which boasts a one-of-a-kind yawing, rolling road. Belmont Abbey College in Gaston County
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– just across the Catawba River from Charlotte – recently announced the school will offer a new, four-year degree focusing on business and management in motorsports. Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., hosts three major races: the Coca-Cola 600, the Nextel All-Star Challenge and the UAW-GM 500.
PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CharlotteUSA has built a solid pharmaceutical manufacturing sector that counts 40 companies with about 5,800 workers. Nearly 125 pharmaceutical/medical equipment manufacturing and manufacturing-related companies operate in the region. This relatively small but growing sector draws on innovative and aggressive local research programs in precision metrology, opto electronics
and nanotechnology at the Charlotte Research Institute, a part of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UNCC’s Office of Technology Transfer has achieved several
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CharlotteUSA is not only a great place to produce our product, but it’s positioned perfectly to deliver it to any destination. Between the major interstates, the hub airport and ports to the north and south distribution is never a business barrier for NGK Ceramics.
– Steve Dailey, general manager, NGK Ceramics
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high rankings nationally, including first in start-ups formed, second in invention disclosures received, second in patent applications, third in patents issued and fifth in licenses executed.
PLASTICS Drawing on rail and road distribution advantages as well as its proven manufacturing capabilities, the Charlotte region enjoys a growing plastics industry. More than 280 plastics companies have facilities within CharlotteUSA and they employ about 12,200 workers. Nurturing this segment are relatively low utility rates, reasonable wage expectations, superior distribution capabilities and an enviable quality of life. In cooperation with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the Polymers Center for Excellence offers a variety of services to the plastics industry. These include research and development, testing, work force development and process problem solving. The Center’s mission is to help area plastics firms reduce costs, increase productivity, expand market share and shorten time to market. It offers training either at the Center or at the plant site. Larger plastics manufacturers in the Charlotte region include Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co., Otto Industries, Polar Plastics Inc. and RBX Industries Inc. 23
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COMMERCE IS CHARLOTTEUSA’S RAISON D’ETRE. Founded at a Native American crossroads, trading has happened here longer than anyone knows. From the 1799 discovery of gold to today’s status as a major financial center, CharlotteUSA has always meant business – strong business. financial muscle: Charlotte is home to Bank of America and Wachovia, the nation’s 2nd and 4th largest banks. Further, 9 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered within the region and nearly 300 Fortune 500 companies maintain a presence. Large private firms include Compass Group North America and Belk Inc., each with annual sales topping $2.2 billion. CharlotteUSA is home to 32 companies with more than $1 billion in annual sales. balanced economy: The economy of CharlotteUSA is balanced. While the largest industry segment is wholesale trade, it is bolstered by services, manufacturing and construction. Employment is well-distributed among major business sectors. This is invaluable in weathering a recession. start-up friendly: Entrepreneur magazine recognizes the area as among the nation’s best for starting and running a small business. The vast majority of firms employ 50 or fewer workers. public-private cooperation: Maybe because of natural friendliness, CharlotteUSA enjoys a long tradition of public-private cooperation. Leaders of government and industry work closely for the common good. Such cooperation helped transform Charlotte’s center city, the heart of the 16-county area, from a business-centric 9-to-5 profile to a vibrant metropolis that bustles 24/7. People live, work and play in the region’s urban core.
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The banks in this community employ 30,000 people. The small and middle market companies here employ over 300,000. The point is that the economy is being driven by those smaller companies. That is our market.
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– Frank L. Bryant, partner, Poyner & Spruill LLP, Charlotte office
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TheCAROLINAS Carolinas Were AA IF IfTHE WERE Country, It Would Rank As COUNTRY, IT WOULD RANK TheAS 17th Largest Economy In THE 17TH LARGEST TheINWorld ECONOMY THE WORLD
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This is undoubtedly the best experience of the public and private realms working together that I have ever had. The help that has come from the powers-that-be has far exceeded my expectations, and has also exemplified politicians executing the true purpose of their position working for the good of the people.
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– David Murdock, billionaire who is creating the N.C. Research Campus where the giant Pillowtex textile complex stood in Cabarrus County
cost-effective utilities: Duke Energy Corporation is headquartered in the region and its electricity rates are 15 percent below the national average. Other utilities such as Piedmont Natural Gas and BellSouth and Alltel also provide cost-effective service. Flowing though the heart of CharlotteUSA, the Catawba River provides a plentiful supply of water that originates in mountain streams.
COUNTRY 1.
United States
2. Japan 3. Germany
2004 $11,667,515 $4,623,398 $2,714,418
4. United Kingdom
$2,140,898
5. France
$2,002,582
6. Italy
$1,672,302
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People’s Republic of China
eye on the future: The Charlotte Chamber has developed Advantage Carolina, a plan to foster business expansion while attracting new firms. This focus on the future ensures that the region will continue building its enviable business strength.
$1,649,329
8. Spain
$991,442
9. Canada
$979,764
10. India
$691,876
11. South Korea
$679,674
12. Mexico
$676,497
13. Australia
$631,256
14. Brazil
$604,855
15. Russia
$582,395
16. Netherlands
$577,260
17. CAROLINAS
$472,523
18. Switzerland
$359,465
19. Belgium
$349,830
20. Sweden
$346,404
Units: U.S. Dollars in billions Gross domestic product, current prices Source: BLS, World Bank 2004
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educated work force: The work force is smart and educated, supported by an outstanding system of higher education. The region is home to 34 colleges and universities that serve more than 150,000 students. Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte is the largest school in North Carolina’s community college system and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with an enrollment approaching 21,000, is the 4th largest in the 16-campus UNC system.
NUMBER Population Age 25+
% TOTAL WORK FORCE
1,532,374
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Less Than High School, No Diploma
325,843
21.3%
High School Graduate
452,988
29.6%
College, No Diploma
272,766
17.8%
Associate Degree
124,047
8.1%
Bachelors Degree
251,746
16.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree
105,581
6.9%
Source: Applied Geographic Solutions 2004 Estimates
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highway, railway and port Mexico City, Toronto and Montreal. The full air-cargo service handles about 185,000 tons of cargo annually. Increased capacity via new $66 million intermodal facility slated for 2007. highway access: CharlotteUSA counts four interstate highways: I-40, I-77, I-85 and I-485. Not coincidentally, it is the 8th largest trucking center in the U.S., with 450 motor freight firms operating in the region, including the nation’s top 10. railway access: The Charlotte region is at the center of the country’s largest consolidated rail system. It is served by CSX and Norfolk Southern which, between them, operate on more than 46,000 miles of track. Lancaster & Chester rail systems and a number of other short lines connect the region to the points
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport was created to make travel efficient and affordable. My bet is that once all is said and done, Charlotte will be one of two major airports left in the Southeast. It’s a great airport. I’ve seen none better.
– Jerry Orr, aviation director, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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FEW PLACES ARE EASIER TO GET INTO AND OUT OF THAN CharlotteUSA. Charlotte is equidistant from New York and Miami. More than 60 percent of the U.S. population and its industrial base lie within a two-hour flight or a day’s motor freight delivery. The region is within 200 miles of three major seaports, including Charleston, S.C., the second largest on the eastern seaboard. But CharlotteUSA isn’t content to rely on location alone. Consider: air access: Charlotte Douglas International Airport boasts 500+ flight departures daily, more per capita than any other U.S. region. There is direct, non-stop service to 123 destinations, including Frankfurt, Munich, London,
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these two giants serve in the South, East, Midwest and Canada. More than 200 trains rumble through Charlotte weekly. port access: Rail connections to points on the Southeastern coast make Charlotte an inland port and the region is home to an inland intermodal terminal. The deep-sea ports of Charleston, S.C., Wilmington and Morehead City, N.C., and Savannah, Ga., are accessible via rail or truck within four hours. time difference: CharlotteUSA is in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone. The time difference between Charlotte and the United Kingdom is minus 5 hours, compared to minus 8 hours between the U.K. and the west coast. Between Charlotte and mainland Europe, the time difference is
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Among the many reasons why Charlotte is extremely attractive to business and industry is that we are imminently accessible. You can fly directly to most places in the country from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and you are only one plane change away from virtually any point on the globe. We are where you want to be.
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– Bob Morgan, president, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
minus 6 hours; it’s minus nine between mainland Europe and the west coast.
ACC E S S TO E N E R GY, WATE R A N D TE C H NO LO GY electricity: Major electric service comes from Duke Power, Progress Energy and Barnhardt Electric Company, as well as various regional cooperatives. Utility service is efficient, costcompetitive and reliable. natural gas: Distributing natural gas to a 28-county area, Charlotte-based Piedmont Natural Gas serves more than 350,000 customers. Its commercial and industrial rates are competitive.
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telecommunications: The Charlotte region enjoys a well-maintained service network and unsurpassed access to an extensive fiber optic network with digital switching capability. Also readily available are DSL technology, cost-efficient data transmission, Integrated Services Digital Network and point-to-point services. BellSouth, Time Warner Cable and Sprint are primary telecommunications providers. The region is home to more than 50 cellular and mobile telephone firms, and more than 80 Internet companies. water/waste water: The Catawba River and its reservoirs supply drinking water and hydroelectric power.
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THE 16 COUNTIES OF CHARLOTTEUSA SPRAWL from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to the rolling terrain of the central Piedmont. Charlotte is the hub of the region and, with more than 600,000 people, is the largest city in N.C. or S.C. The area contains many smaller cities and rural areas in its 8,000 square miles. Its total population is more than 2.3 million, with 1.5 million older than 25. Yet 34 percent is younger than 17. average weekly wage: The region’s average weekly wage is $626. The management sector leads with an average weekly wage of $1,069; the average weekly check in the finance and insurance sector is $779.
POPULATION Total Region Population:
2,369,607 (2005)
Age
Number
25-34 years
339,412
35-44 years
391,108
45-64 years
337,423
Source: ESRI 2005
unionization: Both N.C. and S.C. have Right-to-Work laws that allow individuals to choose whether to join a union. For 2004, N.C.’s union membership was the nation’s lowest, at 3.6 percent; S.C. was 2nd lowest at 4.2 percent. Charlotte MSA has 3.3 percent union membership.
POPULATION BY AGE 55 yrs to 64 yrs 10.1% 25 yrs to 54 yrs 45%
20 yrs to 24 yrs 16.3% Source: ESRI 2005
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65 yrs and Over 11.0%
Under 19 yrs 27.6%
AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE BY INDUSTRY All Industries
$626
Construction
$621
Manufacturing
$776
Wholesale Trade
$711
Retail Trade
$394
Transportation & Warehousing
$624
Information
$858
Finance & Insurance
$779
Real Estate
$560
Professional & Technical Services
$668
Management
$1,069
Administrative & Waste Services
$470
Educational Services
$425
Health Care & Social Assistance Services
$439
Accommodation & Food Services
$224
Source: NC LMI 2005 Q2; SC LMI 2005 Q2
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work force training: State training programs for new and expanding industries vary in N.C., but available development programs include: • Occupational continuing education • Human resources development • Specialized industrial training • Work force and training initiatives The Center for Accelerated Technology Training, operated by the statewide Technical Education College System, provides recruiting, screening and training programs for new and expanding businesses. In S.C., the CATT program trains workers for about 1,600 firms, including BMW, Siemens and Bayer.
UNIONIZATION ACTIVITY Union Membership Rates By State 2004
North Carolina
3.6%
South Carolina
4.2%
Florida
7.7%
Virginia
6.6%
Georgia
7.5%
Mississippi
6.3% 11.5%
Alabama Tennessee
7.7% 11.6%
Kentucky Illinois
17.9%
Michigan
22.4%
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Mecklenburg County’s greatest strength is its people. While we have excellent geography, weather and natural resources, it has been the traditional leadership of men and women in the public and private sectors that have translated these assets into a quality of life that is unequalled in the United States.
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26.4%
5.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
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WO R K F O R C E S TAT I S T I C S 1 9 9 0 - 2 0 0 9 % In Labor Force % Unemployed
1990
2000
2004
67%
68%
69%
2009 69%
3%
5%
5%
Age 16+ pop
1,274,703
1,564,947
1,771,034
1,943,904
Total Employed
5%
852,270
1,014,578
1,153,210
1,265,450
Source: Applied Geographic Solutions 2004
– Parks Helms, chairman, Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
by-industry employment: The services industry is the leading employer, with more than 420,000 workers, or about a3rd of the work force. Manufacturing employs more than 178,000, or 16 percent. The finance, insurance and real estate sector, with about 95,000 workers, ranks behind retail which counts more than 120,000.
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EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY % Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing
6,254
Less than 1%
% Construction
95,024
8.7%
% Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
95,312
8.8%
% Information
21,614
2.0%
% Manufacturing
178,592
16.5%
% Mining % Public Administration
473 30,782
Less than 1% 2.8%
% Retail Trade
120,868
11.2%
% Services
420,440
38.9%
% Transportation and Utilities
57,007
5.3%
% Wholesale Trade
54,766
5.1%
Source: ESRI 2005
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“THE TRUTH IS THAT WHILE THE CHARLOTTE REGION IS serious about business, it’s also concerned about the health and well-being of its citizens,” says Gloria Pace King, who has served as president of the United Way of Central Carolinas for more than a decade. “We ought to brand the people who live here for their caring and compassion,” adds King, whose United Way effort raised $41 million in 2005 to fund 98 human services agencies. A populace that truly cares about all its residents is important. But there are other reasons Charlotte is among the nation’s top 20 boomtowns. cost of living: The cost-of-living index for CharlotteUSA is 92.2, lower than Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland or Miami. (U.S. = 100) income: The median household income is a little more than $49,000, slightly higher than the national average. Median income is expected to top $57,000 by 2010. Per capita income is about $26,100, again a bit higher
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housing affordability, availability: The median house value in the CharlotteGastonia-Rock Hill MSA was $128,513 in 2000 U.S. Census. It was $130,000 in Atlanta and $139,000 in Charleston, S.C. Housing is available in all price ranges and from rural to urban settings. At least a half-dozen high-rise condo developments are on the drawing board or under construction in center city Charlotte. Opportunities for renters also abound in all price ranges.
Source: U.S. Census; ESRI 2005-2010 forecasts
than the national average. Average household income is a bit more than $66,000, slightly less than the national average. Total households in CharlotteUSA increased by 45 percent from 1990 to 2005. Projections show an increase from the 924,175 households in 2005 to more than a million in 2010, an annual increase of 2.3 percent.
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cultural amenities: CharlotteUSA features nationally recognized museums, as well as symphony, opera, theater and dance companies. Discovery Place is a hands-on science museum that houses an OMNIMAX theater.
Source: ESRI 2005-2010 forecasts
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arts and entertainment: Charlotte is first in per capita spending for the arts, making the city a cultural model for the country. Amenities include arts and crafts festivals, free symphony concerts in parks and art exhibits. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library is stateof-the-art and its new ImaginOn center concentrates on programs for youngsters, including a Children’s Theater.
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Source: U.S. Census; ESRI 2005-2010 forecasts
HOUSEHOLD INCOME YEAR
TOTAL
2000 Median
$43,385
2005 Median
$49,716
2010 Median
$57,176
Source: ESRI 2005
recreational opportunities: CharlotteUSA has more than 1,770 miles of shoreline on eight lakes and in excess of 100 public and private golf courses. It is a two-hour drive from Pinehurst, the nation’s golf capital. Two hours in the opposite direction is the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains. Major beaches are four hours away.
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The Charlotte area meets a lot of the criteria that Nordstrom considers when planning a new location. SouthPark has a wonderful family atmosphere that lends itself to strong growth potential, plus the area has a growing economy that is well-supported by a healthy shopping environment.
– Carla Brown, store manager, Nordstrom SouthPark
sports and sports facilities: CharlotteUSA is home to the NFL Carolina Panthers, the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, the WNBA’s Charlotte Sting, three NASCAR Nextel Cup automobile racing events and the PGA’s Wachovia Championship.➤
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the YMCA of Greater Charlotte ranks third in North America for people served, behind only Houston and Los Angeles. Operating in four of the region’s counties, it was among the nation’s first YMCAs to form a partnership with a non-profit hospital, Carolinas Healthcare Systems. Additionally, the YWCA of Central Carolinas provides myriad services.
YEAR
PER CAPITA INCOME
1990
$13,863
2000
$21,675
2005
$26,129
2010
$31,272
Source: US Census; ESRI 2005 & 2010 forecasts
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Source: U.S. Census; ESRI 2005-2010 forecasts
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The AAA baseball Charlotte Knights and the Charlotte Checkers minor league ice hockey team offer economical sports experiences. climate: The sun shines 214 days a year. More than 50 inches of rainfall annually feed fragrant flowers, lush green grass and towering treetops. The region enjoys four distinct seasons while avoiding the oppressive heat of the Deep South and the icy intervals of the Northeast and Midwest. Rarely is there enough snow to shovel and temperatures hit triple digits only twice a year, on average.
In Charlotte, we see increasing numbers of patients who could go virtually anywhere in the world for medical care, but who choose to come here. In many areas of medical specialty, the quality of our facilities and staff is second to none. The challenge that lies ahead is to maintain that level of quality, while keeping pace with community growth and successfully promoting preventive health as a way to ensure the highest possible quality of life for everyone.
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– Michael Tarwater, president and chief executive, Carolinas HealthCare System
health care: CharlotteUSA includes more than 35 community and regional hospitals, including Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, the flagship facility of Carolinas HealthCare System, the fourth largest healthcare system in the United States. CMC is a Level 1 trauma center, equipped with a medical helicopter and airplane service. Also in the Charlotte region is Novant, a healthcare provider that serves more than 3.4 million people. Its facilities include Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews and Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. In 2005, OrthoCarolina formed and became one of the nation’s largest orthopedic practices.
retail opportunities: From the upscale atmosphere at Nordstrom’s to the basics of Wal-Mart, and with the wide selection from home-grown department store chain Belk in between, the Charlotte area offers stores for any taste. Many malls dot the region and Concord Mills, a 1.4 million-square-foot mall, is North Carolina’s top tourist attraction. It’s on the northeastern edge of Charlotte. education: There are 34 colleges and universities in CharlotteUSA and they offer degrees in 150 subjects. The area’s largest university is the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 21,000 students and a curriculum that includes doctorate degrees. Its Belk School of Business is among as many as a dozen in the region offering a master’s in business administration. Johnson & Wales University has a Charlotte campus and offers degrees in culinary arts, hospitality and business.
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NORTH CAROLINA HAS JOB CREATION INCENTIVES that include $4,000 per job within a State Development Zone and additional tax credits scales to degree of d e v e l o p m e n t , b y c o u n t y. F o r CharlotteUSA, that runs from $500 per job to $4,000 per job. South Carolina also offers tax credits per job created, depending on development in a particular area. Both states offer tax increment financing for redevelopment areas.
NO RT H C A RO LI N A TA X E S corporate income tax — flat rate of 6.9 percent of net income allocable to the state. sales & use tax — 4 percent statewide with a local rate of 2.5 percent or 3 percent on transactions (combined 6.5 percent tax is not applicable to raw materials, containers, labels, packaging and shipping materials). franchise tax — $1.50 per $1,000, applied to the greatest base determined as set forth in law. inventory tax — Non-existent in North Carolina. property tax — North Carolina does not impose a property tax. Taxes are subject to county rates which run from 4.2 percent to 11 percent and city rates from 2.4 percent to 8 percent.
electricity — 2.83 percent on sales of electricity.
inventory tax — South Carolina does not impose.
natural gas — 2.83 percent.
property tax — South Carolina does not impose a state property tax. Subject to local rates (county rates range from .41 percent to 1.93 percent, county and school rates are 4.07 percent).
telephone service — 3 percent local, 6 percent intrastate. A $50,000 cap applies to call center operations. unemployment insurance rate — Average tax rate of 1.2 percent; new employers rate of 1.2 percent; maximum rate, 5.7 percent; taxable base, $16,200.
manufacturing fuels — South Carolina does not impose. manufacturing equipment — South Carolina does not impose.
S O U T H C A RO LI N A TA X E S manufacturing fuels — 1 percent on fuel for agricultural or manufacturing use or to commercial laundries other than electricity or piped natural gas. manufacturing equipment — 1 percent on farm machinery, mill machinery, parts and accessories sold to manufacturing industries and plants.
electricity — South Carolina does not impose. corporate income tax — Flat rate of 5 percent of net income allocable to the state. sales & use tax — 5 percent with a local rate of 1 percent or 2 percent on transactions. franchise tax — South Carolina does not impose.
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natural gas — South Carolina does not impose. unemployment insurance rate — New employees rate is 3.34 percent; maximum rate (deficit employers) 6.1 percent; taxable base, $7,000.
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ESRI COMMUNITY TAPESTRY’S DISTINCT MARKET SEGments profile the diversity of the American population and also provide a way to summarize and simplify these differences by LifeMode summary groups. Segments within a LifeMode summary group share an experience, such as being born in the same time period, or a trait such as affluence. (Descriptions apply to ESRI CommunityTM Tapestry TM maps on the following pages.)
occupations, is common. As a result, the median household income for this group, $97,400, is almost twice that of the national median. Most households are married-couple families residing in affluent neighborhoods where the median home value approaches $346,400. Although this is one of the least ethnically diverse groups in the United States, it is one of the fastest growing, increasing by two percent annually. Residents of High Society are affluent and active – financially, civicly, and physically. They participate in a wide variety of public activities and sports and travel extensively. They are well connected, but not “couched.” Try the Internet or radio instead of television to reach these markets.
high society: The markets in High Society are affluent and well educated. They represent slightly more than 12 percent of all U.S. households, but generate nearly one quarter of total U.S. income. Employment in highpaying positions, such as professional or managerial
upscale avenues: Prosperity is the overriding attribute shared by the seven segments in Upscale Avenues. Success has been earned from years of hard work. Similar to the High Society segments, many in this group are also well educated with above-average earnings. However, the
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metropolis: The six segments of the Metropolis group live and work in America’s cities. They live in older, single-family homes or row houses built in the 1940s or earlier. Those living in larger cities tend to own fewer vehicles and rely more on public transportation, but the majority of markets in Metropolis feature commuters to service-related jobs. Depending on the area of the country where they live, the median value of their homes can range from $52,800 to $373,700. The Metropolis group reflects the segments’ diversity in housing, age, and income. For example, ages among segments range from Generation Xers to retirees; households include married couples with children and single parents with children. Employment status also varies from well-educated professionals to the unemployed. The median household income of the group is approximately $38,500. Their lifestyle is also uniquely urban – and media oriented. They like dancing and music, especially urban and jazz formats; watch a variety of television programs from news to syndicated sitcoms; and prefer movies to books. solo acts: The Solo Acts summary group features singles who prefer city life. Many are young, startup households located in America’s more densely populated neighborhoods; some are well-established singles who have eschewed homeownership and child-rearing responsibilities. Second only to High Society, this group tends to be well-educated, working professionals who are either attending college or already hold a degree. Their incomes reflect their employment experience, ranging from a low median of $40,400 among the newest households to approximately $91,000 among established singles. Contrary to modern migration patterns that flow away from the largest cities, Solo Acts’ residents are moving into major cities such as New York City; Chicago; Washington, D.C.; Boston; Los Angeles; and San Francisco. With considerable discretionary income and few commitments, their lifestyle is urban, including the best of city life – dining out, attending plays, and visiting museums – and, for a break from constant connectivity, extensive travel domestically and abroad.
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choice of housing among the segments in Upscale Avenues reveals their distinct preferences. Urban markets such as Urban Chic and Pacific Heights favor townhouses and high-rises, Pleasant-Ville residents prefer singlefamily homes in suburban neighborhoods, and Green Acres residents opt for open spaces. Some have not settled on a home yet such as the renters among Enterprising Professionals; others, such as Cozy and Comfortable residents, have been settled for years. The median household income for the group is more than $66,700, and their median net worth exceeds $175,500. Prosperous domesticity also characterizes the lifestyle in Upscale Avenues. They invest in their homes, from landscaping and home remodeling among the homeowners to new furnishings among the renters. Their leisure includes sports such as golf and bicycling and, of course, domestic vacations. Although they are partial to new cars, they also save and invest their earnings.
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senior styles: Nearly 14.2 million households in the nine Senior Styles segments comprise one of the largest LifeMode summary groups. As the U.S. population ages, two of the fastest-growing American markets are found among The Elders and the Silver and Gold segments. Senior Styles segments illustrate the diversity among today’s senior markets. Although incomes within this group cover a wide range, the median is approximately $41,300, attributable mostly to retirement income or Social Security payments. Younger, more affluent seniors, freed of their child-rearing responsibilities, are traveling and relocating to warmer climates. Settled seniors are looking forward to retirement and remaining in their homes. Some of the older, less privileged segments live alone and collect Social Security and other benefits. Their choice of housing depends on their income. This group may reside in single-family homes, retirement homes, or high-rises. Their lifestyles can be as diverse as their circumstances, but senior markets do have common traits among their preferences. This is the most politically active market group, from voting to participating in election campaigns. Golf is clearly their sport of choice, from
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Traditional Living segments buy standard, four-door American cars; belong to veterans’ clubs and fraternal organizations; take care of their homes and gardens; and rely on traditional information sources, such as newspapers, for their news. factories and farms: Factories and Farms represent rural life – from small towns and villages to farms. Employment in manufacturing and agricultural industries is typical in these small, settled communities across America’s breadbasket. Population change is nominal, and the profile is classic. Most households are families, either married couples or married couples with children. By age, the residents of Factories and Farms mirror the U.S. distribution, with slightly more retirees. Median household income is a bit lower, almost $38,000, but so is home value, almost $88,000. Most own their homes. Their lifestyle reflects their locale, emphasizing home and garden care, fishing and
hunting, pets, and local clubs. american quilt: Location also links the four segments in American Quilt – America’s small towns and rural areas. Unlike Factories and Farms, this group represents a more diverse microcosm of small-town life, including Tapestry’s largest segment, Midland Crowd. Manufacturing and agriculture remain part of the local economy, but American Quilt also includes local government, service, construction, communication, and utility workers. In addition to farmers, American Quilt includes Rural Resort Dwellers, an older population that is retiring to seasonal vacation spots, and Crossroads, a younger, family population that favors mobile homes. Households in American Quilt are also more affluent, with a median income of $43,000, and more are homeowners. However, the rural lifestyle is also evident, with fishing and hunting (and power boats), and a preference for pickups and country music.
high hopes: High Hopes includes Aspiring Young Families and Great Expectations. The High Hopes group seeks the “American Dream” of homeownership and a rewarding job. Most live in single-family houses or multiunit buildings; approximately half own their homes. Many are willing to move to a new location to seek better opportunities. The residents in the summary group are young and college educated; one-third of the householders are younger than 35 years. Their median net worth is more than $81,400 – nearly 76 percent of the U.S. median. Households in this group include a mix of married couples, single-parent families, or single persons. global roots: The common thread among the markets in Global Roots is ethnic diversity. Las Casas and NeWest Residents represent a strong Hispanic influence in addition to a broad mix of cultural and racial diversity found in Urban Melting Pot and International Marketplace. Typical of new households, Global Roots’ households are young with modest incomes and tend to rent in multiunit dwellings. The youth of this group reflects recent immigration trends; half of all households have immigrated to the United States within the past 10 years. The households range from married couples, typically with children, to single parents to individuals who live alone. Because households with children dominate this marketplace, it is not surprising that spending for baby goods, children’s apparel, and toys is higher here. Residents of Global Roots are less likely to have home PCs but just as likely to use cell phones. They maintain ties with friends and relatives in their countries of origin with foreign travel. family portrait: Family Portrait has the fastest-growing population of the LifeMode summary groups. The growth is driven primarily by the rapid increase among Up and Coming Families. Youth, family life, and the presence of children are the common characteristics across the five markets in Family Portrait. The group is also ethnically diverse: nearly 30 percent of the residents are of Hispanic descent. The neighborhoods are predominantly comprised of homeowners who live in single-family homes. The majority of households include married couples with children, who contribute to the group’s large household size averaging more than 3.11 persons per household. Their lifestyle reflects their youth and family orientation – buying infant and children’s apparel and toys. Visits to theme parks and zoos are popular. Their vehicle of choice is typically a minivan or a full-size SUV. traditional living: Traditional Living includes four markets that convey the common perception of middle America: hardworking, settled families. The group’s higher median age of 37.4 years also conveys their lifestage – a number of older residents who are completing their child rearing responsibilities and looking forward to retirement. The aging of the population has not slowed their participation in the labor force. They work hard to earn a modest living and typically own singlefamily homes in established neighborhoods that are experiencing slow population growth. Residents in the
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CharlotteUSA at a glance C H A R LOT TE U S A LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places
13.2
$653,079,810 $2,924,449,950
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Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
Food & Beverage Stores
$404,946,988
3.2
$1,235,703,885
-18.8
Gasoline Stations Health & Personal Care Stores
$512,325,712
-10.5
General Merchandise Store
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$2,585,548,534
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Nonstore Retailers Miscellaneous Store Retailers
25.9
$1,276,533,020 $1,356,478,154
-15.1 -1.0
$4,597,313,700
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
18.3
$862,336,372
Electronics & Appliance Stores
16.9
$312,712,635
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
C H A R LOT TE U S A CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE
$736.497,671
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2005 Dominant LifeMode by Block Group Factories & Farms
Senior Styles
High Hopes
American Quilt
Metropolis
Solo Acts
Upscale Avenues
High Society
Global Roots
Traditional Living
Family Portrait
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C H A R LOT TE U S A P O P U L AT I O N C H A N G E
COUNTY ANSON ALEXANDER STANLY LINCOLN CLEVELAND ROWAN IREDELL CABARRUS
2000 25,275 33,603 58,100 63,780 96,287 130,340 122,660 131,063
2005 25,431 35,727 59,915 71,623 98,269 135,305 141,404 150,712
2010 25,272 37,435 60,860 79,600 98,954 138,271 160,778 169,831
COUNTY UNION CATAWBA GASTON MECKLENBURG CHESTER CHESTERFIELD LANCASTER YORK
2000 123,677 141,685 190,365 695,454 34,068 42,768 61,351 164,614
2005 155,736 152,680 196,927 813,852 33,775 43,683 63,825 190,743
2010 193,017 161,995 201,814 946,370 33,140 44,245 66,053 219,403
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ear the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains within easy distance of Interstates 40 and 77, Alexander County is poised for business expansion. County residents can have “the best of both” – employment opportunities near a large urban area while enjoying small-town community life and a low cost of living. A talented work force and low property tax rates are other pluses offered by Alexander County. ESRI demographic data reveals that Alexander County’s 2000 population of 33,603 in 13,137 households rose slightly to 35,727 in 14,213 households in 2005; 4,103 people live in Bethlehem, the county’s largest city. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 37,435 people in 15,023 households. The expected population growth rate of 0.94 percent is slightly lower than that of 1.2 percent, the national growth rate. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed from 0 to 4 years at 6.92 percent to a high of 8.58 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges are lower at 4.09 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years declining to a low of 1.18 percent for those aged 85+ years.
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The county’s racial composition is fairly homogeneous with a low diversity index of 21.7 percent, lower than the national figure of 58 percent. More than 91 percent of the residents are white; 4.71 percent are black, and 3.10 percent are Hispanic.
665-990 991-1,247 1,248-1,496 1,497-1,822 1,823-2,359
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Employed county residents work primarily in the construction, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors. According to NC ESC data, Alexander County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 4.7 percent, as of December 2005. Income figures show a slight increase from the 2000 figure. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $18,507; $20,933 was reported in 2005, and $24,049 is the projected figure for 2010. Median household income rose from $38,622 in 2000 to the current figure of $43,457, and is expected to increase to $48,684 in 2010. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 34.9 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 16.5 percent have attended more than one year of college, and 9.0 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Alexander County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group found in Alexander County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms American Quilt Upscale Avenues
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ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provide a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Alexander County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Gasoline Stations and the Electronics & Appliance Stores sectors.
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Alexander County David A. Icenhour, Economic Development Director 621 Liledoun Rd. • Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-1161 phone • 828-632-0059 fax dicenhour@co.alexander.nc.us www.alexandercountync.gov
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Bethlehem • Population: 4,103 • Total County Population: 35,727 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.7% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.1% ESRI 2005
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,144 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,240 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .498 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,517 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .717 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,533 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 ESRI 2005
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The Mitchell Gold Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 Hancock & Moore, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 Craftmaster Furniture Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Schneider Mills Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Clayton-Marcus Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
$2,535,862
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General Merchandise Store
$2,113,164 $35,807,504
19
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$1,273,471
46
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$2,964,804
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Gasoline Stations
63
$5,848,965
Health & Personal Care Stores
16
$7,646,448
Food & Beverage Stores
17
$47,341,088
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$6,250,663
45
Electronics & Appliance Stores Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
65
$10,187,770
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
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L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,597 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,707 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Number
% Total Work Force
Population Age 25 Plus 24,186 Less Than High School, No Diploma 6,917 High School Graduate 8,441 College, No Diploma 3,991 Associate Degree 1,790 Bachelor’s Degree 2,177 Graduate or Professional School Degree 871
28.6% 34.9% 16.5% 7.4% 9.0% 3.6%
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Per U.S. Census Block Group
INCOME Year
$29,247-$32,303
Total
$32,304-$41,057
2000 Median Household $38,622 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,457 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,684 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,933
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n the rolling hills of North Carolina’s Piedmont region, Anson County is struggling to regain its business strength after the loss of the area’s textile industry. A welcoming business environment, a low cost of living, a willing work force, and a rich history that dates back to the 1700s, are just a few of the advantages that Anson County offers to businesses, residents, and visitors. ESRI demographic data notes that Anson County’s population shows very little growth from 2000 with a figure of 25,275 people living in 9,204 households to the 2005 figure of 25,431 people who live in 9,442 households. The projected figure for 2010 shows a very small drop in population to 25,272 in 9,468 households. At -0.13 percent, Anson County’s population growth rate is below the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. The population for Wadesboro, Anson County’s largest city is 3,387. Age ranges remain consistent between 6 and 7.5 percent for ages up to 60 to 64 when it drops to 4.96 percent. Populations of other senior age ranges drop from 3.01 percent for ages 70 to 74 to 1.98 percent for those aged 85+ years.
Per U.S. Census Block Group
The diversity index of 53 is slightly below the national index of 58 percent. Racial diversity is nearly even; 48.71 percent of the population is white; 49.16 percent is black; other races show very small percentages.
499-699 700-952 953-1,338 1,339-1,682 1,683-2,247
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Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that more than 37 percent of the population have graduated from high school; nearly 16 percent have attended more than one year of college, and 8.8 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Industry sectors such as construction, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare/social assistance sales, provide jobs for most of the 9,441 county residents who are working. According to NC ESC data, Anson County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 6.3 percent, as of December 2005. Income has risen very slowly; per capita income for 2000 was $14,853; the 2005 figure is $17,564, and the projected figure for 2010 is $20,588. Median household income has seen a similar slow increase; $29,842 in 2000; $33,395 for 2005, and $37,281 is projected for 2010. Residents of Anson County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group found in Anson County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provide a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Anson County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Nonstore Retailers (catalog, Internet, mail and phone orders), and the Electronics & Appliance Stores sectors.
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms Senior Styles Metropolis Traditional Living
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A N S O N CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Wadesboro • Population: 3,387 • Total County Population: 25,431 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.4% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.9% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2% ESRI 2005
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places Nonstore Retailers
65
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .739 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,386 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .914 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .827 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,203 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 ESRI 2005
General Merchandise Store
$2,376,287 $20,192,980
13
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$444,062
52
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$4,128,964
1
Gasoline Stations
32
Health & Personal Care Stores Food & Beverage Stores
$9,801,544 $5,509,031
10 -5
$45,921,727
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$3,315,004
49
Electronics & Appliance Stores
71
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$24,178,156
39 0
20
$218,319 $2,609,888
24
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$257,115
10
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
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$15,842,041
24
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Hornwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Wade Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Coffing Hoists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Triangle Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 CMH Flooring Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
A N S O N C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
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L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,322 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Number
% Total Work Force
Population Age 25 Plus 16,647 Less Than High School, No Diploma 4,545 High School Graduate 6,259 College, No Diploma 2,647 Associate Degree 1,132 Bachelor’s Degree 1,465 Graduate or Professional School Degree 583
27.3% 37.6% 15.9% 6.8% 8.8% 3.5%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$18,490-$21,525
2000 Median Household $29,842 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,395 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,281 2005 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,564
$21,526-$29,170 $29,171-$35,000 $35,001-$42,374
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$42,375-$47,277
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C A B A R R U S C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
roximity to major transportation and urban areas, a talented work force, and an excellent quality of life are favorable conditions for the continued growth of Cabarrus County. The draw of NASCAR fans to races at the adjacent Lowe’s Motor Speedway have increased revenues from tourism in addition to the more traditional industry sectors. ESRI population figures show consistent growth from 131,063 people living in 49,519 households in 2000, to the current figure of 150,712 people in 57,462 households, and the projected increase of 169,831 people in 64,942 households in 2010. The population growth rate of 2.42 percent is higher than the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Concord is the county’s largest city with a population of 64,991. Population age ranges vary from a high of 8.73 percent for the 40 to 44 range to a low of 1.39 percent for those who are aged 85+ years. All other ranges are between 5 and 7 percent. Racial composition in the county is predominantly white at 82.09 percent; 12.28 percent of the county population is black. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that more than 28 percent of the population are high school graduates; 19.6 percent have attended more than one year of college, and more than 18 percent hold a bachelor’s degree.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 389-1,050
The construction, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors provide employment for the county residents who are working. According to NC ESC data, Cabarrus County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 3.9 percent, as of December 2005.
1,051-1,625 1,626-2,332 2,333-3,457 3,458-8,162
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Per capita and household median income figures show consistent increases. In 2000, the per capita income was $21,121; in 2005, the figure was $24,751, and the projection for 2010 is $28,628. Median household income has slowly increased: the figure in 2000 was $46,166; in 2005, the amount rose to $52,040; and the projection for 2010 is $59,696. Residents of Cabarrus County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group that is found in Cabarrus County: • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms Upscale Avenues American Quilt Senior Styles
ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Cabarrus County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Nonstore Retailers (catalog, Internet, mail, and phone orders); Gasoline Stations; and the Electronics & Appliance Stores sectors.
Traditional Living Family Portrait High Hopes Global Roots High Society Metropolis
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Cabarrus Regional Partnership Ryan McDaniels, Director of Economic Development 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. • Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-782-4000 phone • 704-892-4050 fax rmcdaniels@cabarrus.biz www.cabarrusedc.com
C A B A R R U S CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Concord • Population: 64,991 • Total County Population: 150,712 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.9% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.1% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.1% ESRI 2005
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places Nonstore Retailers
39
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,813 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,945 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,824 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,786 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,046 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,586 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,484 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,108 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,583 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,522 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,161 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,529 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,716 ESRI 2005
$43,635,866
General Merchandise Store
$167,642,300
3
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$44,623,776
-10
$135,450,400
-29
Gasoline Stations Health & Personal Care Stores
36
$60,210,761 $81,904,874
-11
Food & Beverage Stores
9
$207,575,852
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$45,556,913
26
Electronics & Appliance Stores
41
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$6,831,480 $25,592,378
20
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$7,273,488
-2
$342,993,673
7
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
$156,626,900
19
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Northeast Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,116 Philip Morris USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,600 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983 Pass & Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692 CT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631
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Cabarrus Regional Partnership 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,934 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,098 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree
Number
% Total Work Force
97,831 19,077 28,077 19,175 8,120 17,805 5,674
19.5% 28.7% 19.6% 8.3% 18.2% 5.8%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Per U.S. Census Block Group
INCOME Year
Total
$23,136-$31,230
2000 Median Household $46,166 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,040 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,696 2005 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,751
$31,231-$43,300 $43,301-$54,854 $54,855-$63,368
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C ATA W B A C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
ear the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Catawba County has long been known for its manufacturing capabilities in furniture, textiles, and hosiery. Employment opportunities at these traditional industries are expanding by technology sectors such as fiber optics and telecommunications cable. ESRI demographic data shows Hickory is the county’s largest city with a 2005 population of 40,042. County population figures show a modest increase; in 2000, 141,685 people lived in 55,533 households; in 2005, the figures increased to 152,680 people living in 60,551 households, and the projection for 2010 shows 161,995 people in 64,594 households. The population growth rate is 1.19 percent, slightly lower than the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Population age ranges remain consistent for all ranges at between 5 and 7 percent with a peak of 8.20 percent for the 40-44 range. “Senior” age ranges drop steadily from 4.83 percent for ages 60 to 64 down to a low of 1.47 percent for those aged 85+ years. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 30 percent of county residents have graduated from high school; nearly 18 percent have attended college for more than one year, and 15.7 percent hold a bachelor’s degree.
Per U.S. Census Block Group
The manufacturing, construction, retail, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors supply most of the jobs for county residents who are working. According to NC ESC data, Catawba County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 5.2 percent, as of December 2005.
68-891 892-1,441 1,442-2,049 2,050-2,920 2,921-3,919
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Incomes have grown modestly since 2000. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $20,358; in 2005 that rose to $23,566, and the projected figure for 2010 is $27,546. Median household income was $40,554 in 2000, $45,616 in 2005 and projected to be $51,316 in 2010. Residents of Catawba County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group that is found in Catawba County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • Solo Acts: Singles who prefer city life • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group
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High Hopes
Upscale Avenues
Senior Styles
Metropolis
American Quilt
Global Roots
Family Portrait
Traditional Living
Solo Acts
High Society
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ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Catawba County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant surpluses occur in the Miscellaneous Store Retailers; Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores; Health & Personal Care Stores; and Furniture & Home Furnishing Stores sectors.
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C A T A W B A CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Hickory • Population: 40,042 • Total County Population: 152,680 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.2% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.1% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2% ESRI 2005
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,091 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,273 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,126 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,494 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,280 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,594 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .738 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,517 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,004 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,091 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,428 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .749 ESRI 2005
Company (non-governmental)
Nonstore Retailers
5
$61,360,750
-40
General Merchandise Store
$64,939,664 $263,928,280
-22
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$38,767,050
-12
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$104,575,085
-42
Gasoline Stations
25
Health & Personal Care Stores
$78,902,691
-37
Food & Beverage Stores
$148,362,944 -12
$305,175,935
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
17
$51,073,767
Electronics & Appliance Stores
19
$13,445,407
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$168,246,663
-59
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$433,596,128
-4
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S
$212,030,531
2
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Frye Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ CommScope, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ Catawba Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ Hickory Springs Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ Century Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+
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L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,336 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,016 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree
Number
% Total Work Force
100,861 22,795 30,258 17,752 8,271 15,835 5,951
22.6% 30.0% 17.6% 8.2% 15.7% 5.9%
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INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$22,889-$34,642
2000 Median Household $40,554 2005 Median Household . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,616 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,316 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,566
$34,643-$44,222 $44,223-$52,347 $52,348-$60,631
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C H E S T E R C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
he welcome mat is out in Chester County for businesses, residents, and visitors, so “Ya’ll come!” Southern hospitality and charm are personified in the county’s small towns and farms. Centered between the Charlotte, N.C., Columbia, S.C., and Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C. metropolitan areas, Chester County is strategically located for commercial growth. A variety of industry sectors provide job opportunities for the reliable local work force. ESRI demographic data shows Chester, the county’s largest city, has a population of 6,235. The county population has remained stagnant since 2000, when the figure was 34,068 people living in 12,880 households. In 2005, the population dropped very slightly to 33,775 in 13,091 households, and in 2010, the figure is projected to be 33,140 in 13,013 households. The population growth rate is -0.38 percent, lower than the national figure of 1.2 percent. The population by age ranges is fairly evenly distributed between 6 and 7 percent for all ages, before dropping sharply to 3.87 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years. This decline continues to a low of 1.37 percent for those aged 85+ years. The county’s racial composition is 59 percent white, 39.29 percent black, with smaller percentages for Asians, Hispanics, and those of other races. The county’s diversity index is 50.6, lower than the national figure of 58.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 650-745 746-965 966-1,170 1,171-1,488 1,489-1,869
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C H E S T E R CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
The construction, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors are providing jobs to most county residents who are working. According to SC ESC data, Chester County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 10.4 percent, as of December 2005. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that nearly 35 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 16 percent have attended more than one year of college, and 8 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Figures show very slight increases for per capita and household median incomes: 2000 per capita income was $14,709; in 2005 the figure was $17,522, and the projected figure for 2010 is $20,238. Median household income rose from $32,547 in 2000 to $36,955 in 2005, and is projected at $41,487 for 2010. Residents of Chester County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group that is found in Chester County: • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Chester County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages in Chester County occur in the Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores; Building Materials, Garden Equipment & Supply Stores; and Electronics & Appliance Stores sectors. A surplus appears in the Furniture & Home Furnishing Stores sector.
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms Metropolis American Quilt Senior Styles Traditional Living
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C H E S T E R CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Chester • Population: 6,235 • Total County Population: 33,775 % Total Population
Food Services & Drinking Places
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.7% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.9% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.5%
Nonstore Retailers
Age
ESRI 2005
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,064 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,016 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,144 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .840 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,203 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 ESRI 2005
Miscellaneous Store Retailers General Merchandise Store
$26,937,519
8
$1,237,424
14
$2,670,737
9
$23,007,241
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$1,388,065
37
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$8,028,497
-2
Gasoline Stations
31
Health & Personal Care Stores
$13,138,829 $5,754,939
12
Food & Beverage Stores
-8
$64,638,752
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$3,607,528
52
Electronics & Appliance Stores Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
65
$34,651,906
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$650,125
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$54,168,441
14
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L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
Retail Sales 14
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Springs Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,092 Cultured Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350-750 Chesterwood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Guardian Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Superior Essex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
C H E S T E R C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
Chester County Economic Development 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,880 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,650 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4% SC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Number
% Total Work Force
Population Age 25 Plus 21,951 Less Than High School, No Diploma 6,827 High School Graduate 7,661 College, No Diploma 3,512 Associate Degree 1,273 Bachelor’s Degree 1,756 Graduate or Professional School Degree 922
31.1% 34.9% 16.0% 5.8% 8.0% 4.2%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$22,870-$26,603
2000 Median Household $32,547 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,955 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,487 2005 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,522
$26,604-$32,707 $32,708-$37,829 $37,830-$42,089
ESRI 2005
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$42,090-$47,723
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY C H E S T E R F I E L D C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
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lthough rich in history and tradition, Chesterfield County has its eye on tomorrow. A business-friendly environment, a talented work force, and easy access to transportation hubs, place Chesterfield County at the forefront of areas poised for business growth. ESRI demographic data notes that Chesterfield County’s largest town is Cheraw with a population of 5,714. The county’s population shows a very slight increase from the 2000 figure of 42,768 people in 16,557 households to an increase in 2005 to 43,683 in 17,348 households. The projected figure for 2010 is 44,245 in 17,811 households. The expected population growth rate is 0.26 percent, lower than the national figure of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed at between 5 to 7 percent with a spike of 8.04 percent for the 40 to 44 age group. Senior ranges drop to 3.88 percent for the 65 to 69 age group down to 1.34 percent for those aged 85+ years. The construction, manufacturing, retail, education services, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors provide most of the job opportunities for those who are working. According to SC ESC data, Chesterfield County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 8.9 percent, as of December 2005.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 623-759
The county’s racial composition is divided into 63.37 percent white, 33.63 percent black and smaller percentages for Hispanics and those of other races. The diversity index is 51.3, slightly lower than the national figure of 58.
760-1,037 1,038-1,334 1,335-1,682 1,683-2,151
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C H E S T E R F I E L D CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that nearly 34 percent of the county residents have graduated from high school; more than 15 percent have attended more than one year of college, and 8.4 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Per capita and median household income show slight increases. In 2000, the per capita income was $14,233, increasing in 2005 to $16,796, and projected for 2010 to $19,541. The county’s median household income showed similar small increases. In 2000, the figure was $29,509; in 2005, it rose to $33,728, and is projected to $37,968 in 2010. Residents of Chesterfield County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group found in Chesterfield County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Chesterfield County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages in Chesterfield County, occur in the Building Materials, Garden Equipment & Supply Stores; Electronics & Appliance Stores; and Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers sectors. A surplus appears in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores sector.
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms Senior Styles American Quilt Metropolis Family Portrait Traditional Living
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C H E S T E R F I E L D CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Cheraw • Population: 5,714 • Total County Population: 43,683 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.9% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.8% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.5% ESRI 2005
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,343 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,413 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,953 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,290 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,533 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 ESRI 2005
-2
$7,631,566
-25
General Merchandise Store
$5,803,568 $115,726,499
-28
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$3,054,432
-2
$3,418,196
-47
Gasoline Stations Health & Personal Care Stores
24
$20,689,871 $8,836,545
-19
Food & Beverage Stores
-5
$68,390,551
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$5,445,539
38
Electronics & Appliance Stores
26
$1,185,829
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
24
$2,321,262
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$44,697,356
34
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L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
Nonstore Retailers
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$33,244,003
13
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
INA USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Conbraco Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732 Wal-Mart Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729 A.O. Smith Water Products Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 Highland Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Chesterfield County Economic Development Board 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,270 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,630 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9% SC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Number
% Total Work Force
Population Age 25 Plus 28,449 Less Than High School, No Diploma 9,417 High School Graduate 9,559 College, No Diploma 4,324 Associate Degree 1,707 Bachelor’s Degree 2,390 Graduate or Professional School Degree 1,081
33.1% 33.6% 15.2% 6.0% 8.4% 3.8%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$13,068-$19,633
2000 Median Household $29,509 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,728 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,968 2005 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,796
$19,634-$29,651 $29,652-$35,323 $35,324-$40,303
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CLEVELAND COUNTY C L E V E L A N D C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
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he strategic location between the Carolinas’ two largest metro areas – Charlotte, N.C., and Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C. – provides Cleveland County with multiple opportunities for business expansion. Easy access to interstate transportation, diversified industry sectors, low cost of living, and a large labor force are just a few advantages offered to existing and prospective Cleveland County residents and businesses. ESRI demographic data reveals that Shelby, Cleveland County’s largest city, has a 2005 population of 19,633. In 2000, the total county population was 96,287 in 37,046 households; that figure grew slightly in 2005 to 98,269 in 38,330 households, and in 2010, is projected to be 98,954 in 38,830 households. The county’s population growth rate is 0.14 percent, somewhat lower than the national figure of 1.2 percent. Age ranges of between 5 to 7 percent remain fairly consistent for all groups up to ages 40 to 44 when the rate jumps to 8.01 percent, then declines to 4.01 percent for those aged 65 to 69 to a low figure of 1.74 percent for those aged 85+ years.
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C L E V E L A N D CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™ Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms Senior Styles American Quilt Upscale Avenues Traditional Living Metropolis High Hopes
Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 33 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 16.4 percent have attended more than one year of college, and 11.7 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Per capita and median household income figures show very slight increases. In 2000, the per capita income was $17,395; in 2005, it rose to $20,348, and it projected to be $23,676 in 2010. In 2000, the median household income was $35,294; rising to $39,730 in 2005, with a projected increase to $44,710 in 2010. The construction, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, education services, healthcare/social assistance, transportation, and accommodation/food services industry sectors provide most of the job opportunities for Cleveland County workers. According to NC ESC data, the unemployment rate is 6.9 percent for those aged 16+ years, as of December 2005. Residents of Cleveland County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group found in Cleveland County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Cleveland County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. Modest leakages occur in the Food Services & Drinking Places; Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores; Gasoline Stations; and Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers sectors. A more significant leakage occurs in the Electronics & Appliance Stores sector. A small surplus appears in the Building Materials, Garden Equipment & Supply Stores sector.
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P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Shelby • Population: 19,633 • Total County Population: 98,269 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.8% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.2% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.4% ESRI 2005
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places Nonstore Retailers
16
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,966 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,509 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,588 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,360 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,233 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,002 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,178 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,121 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,101 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448 ESRI 2005
$15,211,654 $87,568,519
10
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$14,873,530
7
Gasoline Stations
29
Health & Personal Care Stores
$45,982,947 $33,253,811
2
Food & Beverage Stores
-1
$159,544,122 $87,001,945
-18
Electronics & Appliance Stores
42
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$4,421,238 $13,618,401
12
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$5,806,209
26
$138,956,805
25
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
$5,676,714
-1
General Merchandise Store
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$74,518,683
23
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Wal-Mart Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,100 Sara Lee Intimate Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Eaton Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 PPG Fiber Glass Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Entertainment Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
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Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,799 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,171 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Number
% Total Work Force
65,546 16,452 21,630 10,750 5,375 7,669 3,605
25.1% 33.0% 16.4% 8.2% 11.7% 5.5%
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$12,810-$25,769
2000 Median Household $35,294 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,730 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,710 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,348
$25,770-$34,541 $34,542-$41,866 $41,867-$48,420
ESRI 2005
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$48,421-$79,199
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GASTON COUNTY
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G A S TO N C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
ust west of Charlotte with easy access to the airport and interstates, Gaston County offers businesses and residents many advantages of small-town life with adjacent big-city amenities. Job opportunities, a talented work force, and a low cost of living are attracting prospective companies to the area. ESRI demographic data notes that the 2005 population for Gastonia, Gaston County’s largest city, was 68,098. The total county population figures show a modest growth from 2000 when the population was 190,365 in 73,936 households. In 2005, the population was 196,927 in 77,900 households, and the projection for 2010 is a population of 201,814 in 80,574 households. The population growth rate of 0.49 percent is lower than the national figure of 1.2 percent. Age ranges between 5 and 7 percent are fairly evenly distributed for all age groups up to ages 40 to 44, when the figure jumps to 8.18 percent. For ages 60 to 64, the figure declines to 4.64 percent, with lower figures for all senior groups with the lowest figure of 1.46 percent for those aged 85+ years. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that nearly 29 percent of county residents have graduated from high school; 19.5 percent have attended more than one year of college, and 13.4 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. According to NC ESC data, the county’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 5.4 percent, as of December 2005.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 531-758 759-1,019 1,020-1,395 1,396-2,042 2,043-3,256
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G A S T O N CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Per capita and median household income figures show modest increases from 2000 when the per capita income was $19,225, increasing to $22,376 in 2005, and projected to be $25,938 in 2010. Median household income in 2000 was $39,476, rising to $44,583 in 2005, and projected to be $50,441 in 2010. Residents of Gaston County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for each group found in Gaston County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • Solo Acts: Singles who prefer city life • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms Traditional Living Senior Styles American Quilt Upscale Avenues High Hopes Metropolis High Society Family Portrait Solo Acts Global Roots
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ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Gaston County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. Modest leakages occur in the Nonstore Retailers; Building Materials, Garden Equipment & Supply Stores; and Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores sectors. A more significant leakage occurs in the Electronics & Appliance Stores sector. A surplus appears in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores; and the Health and Personal Care Stores; and the Food & Beverage Stores sectors.
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Gaston County Economic Development Commission Donny Hicks, Executive Director P.O. Box 2339 • Gastonia, NC 28023-2339 704-825-4046 phone • 704-825-4066 fax dhicks@co.gaston.nc.us www.gaston.org
G A S T O N CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Gastonia • Population: 68,098 • Total County Population: 196,927 % Total Population
Food Services & Drinking Places
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.9% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.2% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.0%
Nonstore Retailers
Age
ESRI 2005
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
Retail Sales
26
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
2005 Employees
ESRI 2005
Company (non-governmental)
$282,298,089
-6
$38,756,470
1
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$69,352,364
-13
Gasoline Stations
Food & Beverage Stores
24
$91,673,986 $128,542,413
-24 -16
$467,227,815
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores Electronics & Appliance Stores
44
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$8,012,910 $25,292,377
24
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$40,373,436
35
$501,576,240
-3
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S
$34,097,363
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
Health & Personal Care Stores
$12,096,538
0
General Merchandise Store
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,826 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,919 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,632 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,076 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,127 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,035 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,276 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,315 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,281 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,465 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,558 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,877 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,061 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,016
$199,999,363
15
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Wix Filtration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ Freightliner of Mount Holly, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ American & Efird, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ Pharr Yarns, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+ Freightliner of Gastonia, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000+
G A S TO N C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
Gaston County Economic Development Commission 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,243 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,624 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Number
% Total Work Force
130,641 33,836 37,625 25,475 9,798 17,506 6,401
25.9% 28.8% 19.5% 7.5% 13.4% 4.9%
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$15,296-$28,362
2000 Median Household $39,476 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,583 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,441 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,376
$28,363-$38,205 $38,206-$46,967 $46,968-$60,631
ESRI 2005
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Charlotte Regional Economic Development Guide 2006
$60,632-$102,154
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IREDELL COUNTY
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I R E D E L L C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
n gently rolling countryside punctuated by small river valleys, Iredell County, in western North Carolina’s Piedmont Region, is growing rapidly. Lake Norman, one of North Carolina’s largest manmade lakes, is the most prominent geographic feature of southern Iredell County. Iredell County is home to many NASCAR race shops located in and around the county. ESRI demographic data reveals that Iredell County’s 2000 population of 122,600 in 47,360 households increased to 141,404 people in 55,288 households in 2005; 25,468 people live in Statesville, the county’s largest city. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 160,778 people and 63,218 households. The 2005-2010 annual population growth rate of 2.6 percent is more than twice that of the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed between 5 and 7 percent, with a high of 8.83 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges drop to 3.76 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years down to a low of 1.42 percent for those aged 85+ years. Nearly 65,000 people are employed, working primarily in the construction, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and transportation/material moving industry sectors. According to NC ESC data, Iredell County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 4.4 percent, as of December 2005.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 637-1,043 1,044-1,557 1,558-2,060 2,061-2,651 2,652-3,617
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I R E D E L L CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Income figures are steadily increasing. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $21,148; the current figure is $24,585, and $28,957 is the projected figure for 2010. Median household income rose from $41,970 in 2000 to the current figure of $47,360, and is expected to increase to $53,892 in 2010. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 30.5 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 19.1 percent have attended more than one year of college, and more than 16.2 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Iredell County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for the groups found in Iredell County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • Solo Acts: Singles who prefer city life
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms American Quilt Traditional Living High Society Senior Styles High Hopes
ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provide a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Iredell County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Gasoline Stations and Electronics & Appliance Stores sectors.
Metropolis Upscale Avenues Family Portrait Global Roots Solo Acts
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Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber
C. Michael Smith, Director of Economic Development 115 E. Front St. • Statesville, NC 28677 704-871-0062 phone • 704-871-0223 fax info@gsdc.org www.gsdc.org
Melanie O’Connell Underwood, Executive Vice President P.O. Box 628 • Mooresville, NC 28115 704-664-6922 phone • 704-664-2549 fax mou@mooresvillenc.org www.mooresvillenc.org
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I R E D E L L CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Statesville • Population: 25,468 • Total County Population: 141,404
Retail Sales
% Total Population
Food Services & Drinking Places
25
$128,407,279
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.0% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.9% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.8%
Nonstore Retailers
26
$13,691,176
Age
ESRI 2005
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .837 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,735 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,114 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,553 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,662 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,532 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .587 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .697 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,244 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,008 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,016 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,990 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,562 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,354 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,537 ESRI 2005
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
-13
General Merchandise Store Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
Company (non-governmental)
$155,633,867
7
$14,357,121
14
$37,456,087
-5
Gasoline Stations Health & Personal Care Stores
31
$70,826,734 $74,201,766
-8
Food & Beverage Stores
10
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$198,361,616 $93,620,620
-2
Electronics & Appliance Stores
38
$7,886,205
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
24
$18,291,516
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
21
$248,691,449
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S
$44,684,023
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0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Lowe’s Companies,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,700 Ingersoll-Rand Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 Lake Norman Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 J.C.P. Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 Davis Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640
I R E D E L L C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
Greater Statesville Dev. Corp. & Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,523 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,104 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Number
% Total Work Force
92,445 17,842 28,196 17,657 8,320 14,976 5,547
19.3% 30.5% 19.1% 9.0% 16.2% 6.0%
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$13,304-$31,313
2000 Median Household $41,970 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,360 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,892 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,585
$31,314-$42,603 $42,604-$54,362 $54,363-$72,110
ESRI 2005
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$72,111-$106,917
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LANCASTER COUNTY
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L A N C A S T E R C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
omfortably nestled between the metropolitan areas of Charlotte, North Carolina and South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia, Lancaster County has much to offer. Lancaster County’s strategic location is adjacent to rail, road, and air transportation in addition to prime acreage available for headquarter and warehouse facilities. A business-friendly environment is ready to welcome companies that are expanding or relocating. ESRI demographic data reveals that Lancaster County’s 2000 population of 61,351 people in 23,178 households has increased to 63,825 people in 24,723 households in 2005; 8,366 people live in Lancaster, the county’s largest city. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 66,053 people and 25,961 households. The 2005-2010 annual population growth rate of .69 percent is lower than the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed between 6 and 7 percent, spiking f 8.08 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges drop to 3.9 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years to a low of 1.41 percent for those aged 85+ years. Nearly 23,000 people are employed, working primarily in the construction, manufacturing, retail, finance/insurance, healthcare/social assistance, and education services industry sectors. According to SC ESC data, Lancaster County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 8.6 percent, as of December 2005.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 571-901 902-1,193 1,194-1,577 1,578-2,065 2,066-3,182
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L A N C A S T E R CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Income figures have steadily increased. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $16,276; the current figure is $19,289, and $22,667 is projected for 2010. Median household income rose from $34,740 in 2000 to the current figure of $39,887, and is expected to increase to $45,101 in 2010. The county’s racial composition is fairly homogeneous with a nearly average diversity index of 45.7 percent. Seventy percent of the residents are white; 27.32 percent are black; 2.03 percent are Hispanic. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 34.4 percent of county residents are high school graduates; more than 17.2 percent have attended more than one year of college, and 8.6 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Lancaster County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for the groups found in Lancaster County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms Senior Styles Metropolis American Quilt Global Roots Traditional Living Upscale Avenues
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ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provide a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Lancaster County This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Non-Store Retailers (catalog, mail, phone, and Internet) and Gasoline Stations sectors.
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Lancaster County Economic Development Commission Keith Tunnell, President P.O. Box 973 • Lancaster, SC 29721 803-285-9471 phone • 803-285-9472 fax keith.tunnell@lancastersc-edc.com www.lancastersc-edc.com
L A N C A S T E R CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Lancaster • Population: 8,366 • Total County Population: 63,825 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.8% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.1% ESRI 2005
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places Nonstore Retailers
73
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,444 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,825 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .935 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,699 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .549 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,019 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .574 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .663 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,573 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,866 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 ESRI 2005
Company (non-governmental)
-14
General Merchandise Store
$88,038,338
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$3,997,534
14
$11,724,473
-20
Gasoline Stations Health & Personal Care Stores Food & Beverage Stores
29
$26,154,093 $28,854,323
-18 -13
$134,634,641
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$24,716,471
5
Electronics & Appliance Stores
21
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$6,744,177 $9,030,781
9
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$309,725 $14,512,914
-7
$100,583,286
18
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S
$48,807,638
20
0
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Employees
Springs Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 HSBC Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 Springs Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 Cardinal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 Duracell, USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
L A N C A S TE R CO U N T Y M E D I A N H O U S E H O L D I N CO M E
Lancaster County Economic Development Commission 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,060 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,590 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6% SC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Number
% Total Work Force
Population Age 25 Plus 42,281 Less Than High School, No Diploma 12,135 High School Graduate 14,545 College, No Diploma 7,272 Associate Degree 2,917 Bachelor’s Degree 3,636 Graduate or Professional School Degree 1,776
28.7% 34.4% 17.2% 6.9% 8.6% 4.2%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$17,461-$25,262
2000 Median Household $34,740 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,887 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,101 2005 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,289
$25,263-$36,644 $36,645-$44,812 $44,813-$50,685
ESRI 2005 © ESRI 2005
Charlotte Regional Economic Development Guide 2006
$50,686-$58,164
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LINCOLN COUNTY
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L I N C O L N C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
estled in the foothills of Piedmont North Carolina, close to Charlotte, Lincoln County is thriving and easily accessible via Interstates 85, 40, and 77. The county is rapidly being recognized as a manufacturing and distribution hub with a growing automotive sector, benefiting from domestic and international investments. ESRI demographic data reveals that Lincoln County’s 2000 population of 63,780 people in 24,041 households increased to 71,623 in 27,334 households in 2005. Lincolnton, the county’s largest city, has a population of 10,958. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 79,600 people and 30,546 households. The 2005-2010 annual population growth rate of 2.13 percent is more than the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed from between 5 and 7 percent, rising to a high of 8.9 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges drop to 3.85 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years down to a low of 1.25 percent for those aged 85+ years. The county’s racial composition is homogeneous with a nearly average diversity index of 30 percent. Eighty-nine percent of the residents are white; 6.51 percent are black; 6.93 percent are Hispanic.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 631-1,073
Nearly 34,000 people are employed, working primarily in the construction, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors. According to NC ESC data, Lincoln County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 5 percent, as of December 2005.
1,074-1,434 1,435-1,847 1,848-2,265 2,266-4,017
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L I N C O L N CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Income figures have steadily increased. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $18,877; the current figure is $21,672, and $24,808 is the projected figure for 2010. Median household income rose from $41,659 in 2000 to the current figure of $46,326, and is expected to increase to $51,529 in 2010. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 31 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 19.6 percent have attended more than one year of college, and nearly 13 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Lincoln County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for the groups found in Lincoln County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms American Quilt Upscale Avenues Senior Styles High Society High Hopes Traditional Living
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ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Lincoln County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Gasoline Stations; Electronics & Appliance Stores; and Food Services and Drinking Places sectors.
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Lincoln Economic Development Association Barry I. Matherly, Executive Director P.O. Box 2050 • Lincolnton, NC 28093-2050 704-732-1511 phone • 704-736-8451 fax leda@lincolneda.org www.lincolneda.org
L I N C O L N CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Lincolnton • Population: 10,958 • Total County Population: 71,623 % Total Population
Food Services & Drinking Places
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.8% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.5%
Nonstore Retailers
Age
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EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,469 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,457 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,380 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,513 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,761 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .839 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,194 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,042 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,219 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,222 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,226 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385 ESRI 2005
$6,890,247
-10
$22,320,925
General Merchandise Store
$99,101,411
7
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$5,131,871
12
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$7,803,735
-3
Gasoline Stations Health & Personal Care Stores
$33,908,355
35
54
$14,728,896 $29,824,014
-8
Food & Beverage Stores
-1
$117,085,485
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$13,694,846
42
Electronics & Appliance Stores
51
$1,911,668
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
36
$5,960,997
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
29
$100,116,955
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
Retail Sales 46
© ESRI 2005
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
RSI Home Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988 The Timken Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790 Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 Blum, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Cochrane Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
L I N C O L N C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
Lincoln Economic Development Association 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,975 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Number
% Total Work Force
Population Age 25 Plus 46,515 Less Than High School, No Diploma 12,001 High School Graduate 14,420 College, No Diploma 9,117 Associate Degree 3,117 Bachelor’s Degree 5,861 Graduate or Professional School Degree 2,047
25.8% 31.0% 19.6% 6.7% 12.6% 4.4%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Per U.S. Census Block Group
INCOME Year
Total
$24,706-$33,064
2000 Median Household $41,659 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,326 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,529 2005 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,672
$33,065-$39,044 $39,045-$49,627 $49,628-$69,134
ESRI 2005
© ESRI 2005
Charlotte Regional Economic Development Guide 2006
$69,135-$97,987
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY M E C K L E N B U R G C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
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nchored by the City of Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city, Mecklenburg County offers companies and residents the business opportunities and amenities of big-city life while maintaining its small-town charm. Communities such as Mint Hill, Huntersville, Davidson, Matthews, and Pineville attract many people who prefer a more suburban lifestyle, but like being close to a city’s advantages. ESRI demographic data for 2005 reveals that Mecklenburg County’s 2000 population of 695,454 people in 273,416 households increased to 813,852 in 325,716 households in 2005. In 2010, this figure is expected to increase to 946,370 people living in 381,571 households. The 2005 population of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County’s largest city, is 622,711. The annual population growth rate of 3.06 percent is more than twice that of the national rate of 1.2 percent. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that county residents are considered to be well educated: nearly 28 percent have graduated from high school; 16.6 percent have attended college for more than one year; and 20.1 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. According to NC ESC data, the county’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 4.1 percent, as of December 2005. Income figures show progressively healthy increases. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $27,352; 2005 shows an increase to $32,825; and the projected number for 2010 is $39,681. Median household income figures include $50,638 in 2000, $58,263 in 2005, and a projection of $67,657 in 2010.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 0-1275 1,276-2,166 2,167-3,298 3,299-5,050 5,051-9,565
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M E C K L E N B U R G CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™ © ESRI 2005
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group
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Factories & Farms
Global Roots
Family Portrait
Scholars & Patriots
High Hopes
Upscale Avenues
American Quilt
Traditional Living
Metropolis
Senior Styles
Solo Acts
High Society
Residents of Mecklenburg County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for group found in Mecklenburg County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Scholars & Patriots: Military, college environments • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Solo Acts: Singles who prefer city life • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Mecklenburg County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. These leakages appear in the Food Services & Drinking Places; Nonstore Retailers; Gasoline Stations; Building Materials, Garden Equipment, & Supply Stores; Electronics & Appliance Stores; Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers sectors. Surpluses (current retail offerings are meeting consumer demand) are found in the Miscellaneous Store Retailers, General Merchandise Stores, Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores, Health & Personal Care Stores sectors.
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P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Charlotte • Population: 622,711 • Total County Population: 813,852 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.1% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.4% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.8% ESRI 2005
M E C K L E N B U R G CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,438 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,362 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,061 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41,024 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,645 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,365 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,113 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48,797 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,409 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,186 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,867 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,240 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41,581 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,387 ESRI 2005
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Wachovia Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,967 Carolinas HealthCare System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,257 Bank of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,000 US Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,749 Duke Energy Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,400 Lowe’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,062
$304,033,253
-14
$282,776,431
General Merchandise Store
-7
$1,243,418,271
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
-2
$201,775,799
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$705,368,271
-25
Gasoline Stations Health & Personal Care Stores
22
$601,798,615
Food & Beverage Stores
1
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$1,806,227,473 $319,068,196
19
Electronics & Appliance Stores
4
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$226,066,683 $343,860,311
-1
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$566,040,593
-19
$2,260,947,380
7
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
Employees
$1,205,479,791
16
Nonstore Retailers
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
NC
City of Charlotte
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Jeff Edge, Senior Vice President Business Development P.O. Box 32785 • Charlotte, NC 28232 704-378-1300 phone • 704-374-1903 fax jedge@charlottechamber.com www.charlottechamber.com
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20
40
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80 100
L/S Factor
MECKLENBURG COUNTY MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439,064 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,214 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree
Number
% Total Work Force
513,681 90,408 141,776 85,271 45,204 103,250 48,286
17.6% 27.6% 16.6% 8.8% 20.1% 9.4%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Per U.S. Census Block Group
INCOME Year
Total
$0-$39,730 $39,731-$62,445
2000 Median Household $50,638 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,263 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,567 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,825 ESRI 2005
Charlotte Regional Economic Development Guide 2006
$62,446-$90,542 $90,543-$148,802 © ESRI 2005
$148,803-$269,269
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R O W A N C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
trategically centered between the vibrant commercial activity of the Charlotte region and North Carolina’s Piedmont Triangle, Rowan County is an ideal location for business. Interstate highway systems run through the county, providing easy access to national and international airports, ports, and rail traffic. ESRI demographic data reveals that Rowan County’s 2000 population of 130,340 in 49,940 households rose to 135,305 people in 52,263 households in 2005; 27,362 people live in Salisbury, the county’s largest city. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 138,271 people and 53,582 households. The 2005-2010 annual population growth rate of .43 percent is below the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed from 0 to 4 years at 6.69 percent, jumping to a high of 8.24 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges drop to 3.7 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years down to a low of 1.95 percent for those aged 85+ years. The county’s racial composition is homogeneous with a nearly average diversity index of 41.4 percent. Seventy-nine percent of the residents are white; 15.94 percent are black; 5.06 percent are Hispanic.
Per U.S. Census Block Group
More than 63,000 people are employed, working primarily in the construction, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors. According to NC ESC data, Rowan County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 4.7 percent, as of December 2005.
588-971 972-1,315 1,316-1,706 1,707-2,402 2,403-3,397
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ROWA N CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Income figures have steadily increased. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $18,071; the current figure is $20,713, and $23,740 is the projected figure for 2010. Median household income rose from $37,541 in 2000 to the current figure of $42,295 and is expected to increase to $47,431 in 2010. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 32.4 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 18.6 percent have attended college for more than one year, and more than 13 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Rowan County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for the summary groups found in Rowan County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • Solo Acts: Singles who prefer city life
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms American Quilt Traditional Living
ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provide a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Rowan County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Building Materials, Garden Equipment, and Supply Stores; and Electronics & Appliance Stores sectors.
Senior Styles High Hopes Metropolis Upscale Avenues Family Portrait Solo Acts
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Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission Randy Harrell, Executive Director 204 East Innes St. • Salisbury, NC 28144 704-637-5526 phone • 704-637-0173 fax harrellr@rowanedc.com www.rowanedc.com
ROWA N CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Salisbury • Population: 27,362 • Total County Population: 135,305
Retail Sales
% Total Population
Food Services & Drinking Places
26
$97,764,989
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.6% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5%
Nonstore Retailers
25
$13,623,609
Age
ESRI 2005
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,161 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,675 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,291 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,424 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,504 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .644 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .636 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,736 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .645 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,488 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,041 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,976 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,030 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,112 ESRI 2005
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
-5
General Merchandise Store Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
Company (non-governmental)
$113,733,976
4
$12,466,055
16
$42,010,272
-6
Gasoline Stations
9
$92,036,686
Health & Personal Care Stores
-9
$56,802,984
Food & Beverage Stores
-9
$268,805,376
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$22,432,521
42
Electronics & Appliance Stores
38
$7,329,037
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
24
$17,428,065
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
24
$190,926,878
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S
$30,786,034
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20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
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Employees
Freightliner, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,700 Food Lion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200 Invista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 Meridian Automotive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Oakwood Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
R O W A N C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,311 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,229 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree
Number
% Total Work Force
90,387 21,060 29,285 16,812 6,598 12,112 4,519
23.3% 32.4% 18.6% 7.3% 13.4% 5.0%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Per U.S. Census Block Group
INCOME Year
Total
$16,489-$27,759
2000 Median Household $37,541 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,295 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,431 2005 Per Capita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,713
$27,760-$39,348 $39,349-$46,643 $46,644-$55,316
ESRI 2005
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$55,317-$70,073
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S TA N LY COUNTY
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S T A N LY C O U N T Y P O P U L A T I O N
n the edge of North Carolina’s industrial Piedmont crescent, Stanly County is a major producer of agricultural products from the approximately 689 farms located throughout the county. Charlotte is an hour’s drive away, enabling county residents to take advantage of activities at Charlotte’s Independence Arena, Charlotte Coliseum, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and other venues. ESRI demographic data reveals that Stanly County’s 2000 population of 58,100 people in 23,223 households increased to 59,915 people in 23,118 households in 2005; 16,406 people live in Albemarle, the county’s largest city. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 60,860 people and 23,601 households. The 2005-2010 annual population growth rate of .31 percent is below the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed from 0 to 4 years at 6.43 percent to a high of 8.25 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges drop to 3.98 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years to a low of 1.85 percent for those aged 85+ years. The county’s racial composition is homogeneous with a nearly average diversity index of 32.3 percent. Eighty-four percent of the residents are white; 11.62 percent are black; 2.63 percent are Hispanic.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 475-839 840-1,105 1,106-1,384 1,385-1,803 1,804-2,533
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S T A N LY CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
More than 25,000 people are employed, working primarily in the construction, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors. According to NC ESC data, Stanly County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 4.6 percent, as of December 2005. Income figures have steadily increased. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $17,825; the current figure is $20,636, and $23,954 is the projected figure for 2010. Median household income rose from $36,941 in 2000 to the current figure of $41,329 and is expected to increase to $46,486 in 2010. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 34.8 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 16.4 percent have attended college, and more than 11.9 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Stanly County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for the groups found in Stanly County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms
ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Stanly County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Gasoline Stations and Electronics & Appliance Stores sectors.
Senior Styles American Quilt Traditional Living Global Roots Metropolis Upscale Avenues
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Stanly County Economic Development Commission Robert M. Van Geons, Executive Director 1000 N. First Street • Suite 11 • Albemarle, NC 28001 704-986-3683 phone • 704-986-3685 fax stanedc@vnet.net www.stanlyedc.org
S T A N LY CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Albemarle • Population: 16,406 • Total County Population: 59,915 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.8% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.4% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2% ESRI 2005
Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,772 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,461 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .927 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,998 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .571 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,042 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,447 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 ESRI 2005
$29,938,273 $46,514,863
4
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$9,092,598
-3
Gasoline Stations
31
$24,303,733 $40,086,139
-24 -19
$158,712,211
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$28,308,909
6
Electronics & Appliance Stores
39
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$5,820,193
15
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
Food & Beverage Stores
$5,935,852
-24
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20
L ARGEST EMPLOYER S Company (non-governmental)
14
General Merchandise Store
Health & Personal Care Stores
$44,653,648
24
Nonstore Retailers Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places
0
$2,342,788
9
$9,878,129
11
$114,730,315
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Collins & Aikman Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Michelin Aircraft Tire Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Food Lion, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Schult Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
S T A N LY C O U N T Y M E D I A N H O U S E H O L D I N C O M E
Stanly County Economic Development Commission 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,422 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,168 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Number
% Total Work Force
Population Age 25 Plus 39,273 Less Than High School, No Diploma 9,456 High School Graduate 13,654 College, No Diploma 6,435 Associate Degree 3,217 Bachelor’s Degree 4,669 Graduate or Professional School Degree 1,805
24.1% 34.8% 16.4% 8.2% 11.9% 4.6%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$18,423-$29,111
2000 Median Household $36,941 2005 Median Household . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,329 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,486 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,636
$29,112-$39,232 $39,233-$44,954 $44,955-$51,394
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$51,395-$62,037
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UNION COUNTY
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U N I O N C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
n North Carolina’s south central Piedmont region, Union County borders the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County line. Union County, North Carolina’s 12th most populous, provides a unique blend of rural and metropolitan lifestyles. Vast acreage untouched by development is contrasted with flourishing areas of suburban and industrial growth. Primary contributors to Union County’s successful economic growth include agriculture, business, and industry. ESRI demographic data reveals that Union County’s 2000 population of 123,677 in 48,390 households jumped to 155,736 people living in 55,212 households in 2005; 31,976 people live in Monroe, the county’s largest city. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 193,017 people and 68,762 households. The 2005-2010 annual population growth rate of 4.39 percent is nearly 4 times that of the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed from 0 to 4 years at 8.12 percent, with a high of 9.18 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges drop to 3.1 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years to a low of .94 percent for those aged 85+ years. Nearly 70,000 people are employed, working primarily in the construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, finance/insurance, education services, and healthcare/social assistance industry sectors. According to NC ESC data, Union County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 3.5 percent, as of December 2005.
Per U.S. Census Block Group 755-1,485 1,486-2,007 2,008-2,716 2,717-4,156 4,157-7,037
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U N I O N C O U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Income figures have steadily increased. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $21,978; the current figure is $23,356, and $29,509 is the projected figure for 2010. Median household income rose from $50,622 in 2000 to the current figure of $56,587 and is expected to increase to $63,796 in 2010. Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 29.1 percent of county residents are high school graduates; 18.6 percent have attended college for more than one year, and 19.7 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Union County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for the groups found in Union County. • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group Factories & Farms
High Society
Upscale Avenues
High Hopes
American Quilt
Metropolis
Family Portrait
Traditional Living
Global Roots
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ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provides a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for Union County, this data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Food Services & Drinking Places; Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores; and Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores sectors.
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Monroe Economic Development
Maurice Ewing, President & CEO P.O. Box 292 • Monroe, NC 28111-0292 704-283-3592 phone • 704-283-3861 fax mdewing1@ctc.net www.developmonroe.com
R. Christopher Platé, Director P.O. Box 69 • Monroe, NC 28111-0069 704-282-5780 phone 704-282-5788 fax cplate@monroenc.org
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U N I O N CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Monroe • Population: 31,976 • Total County Population: 155,736 Age
% Total Population
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.4% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.5% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.6% ESRI 2005
Retail Sales
Food Services & Drinking Places Nonstore Retailers
30
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .725 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,923 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,426 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,969 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,748 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,172 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,251 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,075 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,075 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,783 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,616 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,559 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,323 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814 ESRI 2005
Company (non-governmental)
$45,853,211
14
General Merchandise Store
$19,580,578 $93,350,192
30
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$7,135,065
42
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$21,853,456
32
Gasoline Stations
40
$58,907,593
Health & Personal Care Stores
19
$38,114,950
Food & Beverage Stores
18
$194,626,637
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores Electronics & Appliance Stores
39
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$13,460,417 $16,836,162
44
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
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$39,976,341
37
$218,896,342
30
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L ARGEST EMPLOYER S
$92,950,788
44
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Tyson Foods, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,236 Allvac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,150 Pilgrim’s Pride, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 923 Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Plastics Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680 Tyco/Scott Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585
U N I O N C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
Union County Partnership for Progress 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,261 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,840 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5% NC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree
Number
% Total Work Force
100,147 17,426 28,143 18,627 8,212 19,729 6,910
17.4% 29.1% 18.6% 8.2% 19.7% 6.9%
Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$25,080-$32,005
2000 Median Household $50,622 2005 Median Household. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,587 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,796 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,356
$32,006-$49,948 $49,949-$60,709 $60,710-$74,400
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Charlotte Regional Economic Development Guide 2006
$74,401-$108,019
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YORK COUNTY
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Y O R K C O U N T Y P O P U L AT I O N
econd only to Beaufort County as South Carolina’s most rapidly growing county and the 7th most populous, York County is strategically located on the expanding outskirts of Charlotte, N.C. Combining the advantages of charming small-town communities with easy access to big-city opportunities, York County has much to offer businesses, residents, and visitors. ESRI demographic data reveals that York County’s 2000 population of 164,614 in 61,051 households jumped to 190,743 in 72,184 households in 2005; 56,254 people live in Rock Hill, the county’s largest city. In 2010, county population figures are expected to increase to 219,403 people and 83,966 households. The 2005-2010 annual population growth rate of 2.8 percent is more than twice that of the national growth rate of 1.2 percent. Age ranges are fairly evenly distributed from 0 to 4 years at 6.81 percent to a high of 8.49 percent for those aged 40 to 44 years. Senior ranges drop to 3.4 percent for those aged 65 to 69 years down to a low of 1.2 percent for those aged 85+ years. More than 90,000 people are employed, working primarily in the construction, manufacturing, retail, healthcare/social assistance, and educational services industry sectors. According to SC ESC data, York County’s unemployment rate for those aged 16+ years is 6.8 percent, as of December 2005.
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Income figures have steadily increased. The per capita income figure for 2000 was $20,536; the current figure is $24,635, and $29,590 is the projected figure for 2010. Median household income rose from $44,564 in 2000 to the current figure of $51,718 and is expected to increase to $59,931 in 2010.
716-1,253 1,254-1,910 1,911-2,647 2,648-3,489 3,490-7,042
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YO R K CO U N T Y CO M M U N I T Y ™ TA P E ST RY ™
Applied Geographic Solutions data shows that 26.7 percent of county residents are high school graduates; nearly 20 percent have attended college for more than one year, and more than 17.2 percent hold a bachelor’s degree. Residents of York County can also be viewed by ESRI segmentation data. Here is a list and descriptive phrase for the groups found in York County. • American Quilt: Households in small towns and rural areas • Factories & Farms: Small settled communities near jobs • Metropolis: Varied ages and household types in America’s large and small cities • Traditional Living: Hard working, settled families • Upscale Avenues: Prosperous, married couple homeowner families in different housing • Senior Styles: Seniors vary by income, age, housing type • High Hopes: Young, striving households seeking the “American Dream” • High Society: Affluent, well educated, married couple homeowner families • Family Portrait: Youth, family life and children • Scholars & Patriots: Military, college environments • Global Roots: Ethnic diversity, age and median income • Solo Acts: Singles who prefer city life
Dominant LifeMode by U.S. Census Block Group
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American Quilt
High Hopes
Factories & Farms
High Society
Metropolis
Family Portrait
Traditional Living
Scholars & Patriots
Upscale Avenues
Global Roots
Senior Styles
Solo Acts
© ESRI 2005
ESRI Retail MarketPlace data provide a direct comparison between retail sales and consumer spending by industry for York County. This data concludes that current retail offerings are not meeting the consumer demand across most of the surveyed industry sectors. The most significant leakages occur in the Electronics & Appliance Stores; Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores; Gasoline Stations; and Furniture and Home Furnishing Stores sectors.
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Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation
York County Economic Development Board
Stephen Turner, Executive Director P.O. Box 11706 • Rock Hill, SC 29731 803-329-7090 phone 803-329-7007 fax stephenturner@rhedc.org
J. Mark Farris, Director 1830 Second Baxter Crossing • Fort Mill, SC 29708 803-02-4300 phone • 803-802-4299 fax mark.farris@yorkcountygov.com www.ycedb.com
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YO R K CO U N T Y LEAKAGE/SURPLUS FACTOR BY INDUSTRY SUBSECTOR
P O P U L AT I O N Largest city: Rock Hill • Population: 56,254 • Total County Population: 190,743 % Total Population
Food Services & Drinking Places
25 - 34 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.0% 35 - 54 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.7% 55 - 64 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.7%
Nonstore Retailers
Age
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EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Industry (NAICS)
2005 Employees
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .516 Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,967 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,125 Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,622 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,328 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,134 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,277 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,454 Financial/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,806 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,148 Prof/Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,220 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Admin/Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,548 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,615 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,089 Arts/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,013 ESRI 2005
Retail Sales
25
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
Company (non-governmental)
General Merchandise Store
$37,632,329 $88,487,620
20
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores
$20,149,815
28
Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores
$57,603,153
14
Gasoline Stations
26
Health & Personal Care Stores
$97,285,098 $66,984,358
8
Food & Beverage Stores
4
$353,044,419
Bldg. Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores
$77,893,673
16
Electronics & Appliance Stores
49
Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
$11,868,393 $32,691,065
26
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
© ESRI 2005
$23,919,182
14
$433,207,119
8
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L ARGEST EMPLOYER S
$194,459,298
20
0
20
40
<--Surplus—Leakage-->
60
80 100
L/S Factor
Employees
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 Duke Power - Catawba Nuclear Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,071 Bowater Coated and Specialty Papers Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,039 Ross Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 852 Stacy’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800
Y O R K C O U N T Y MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD I N C O M E
York County Economic Development Board 2005
L A B O R PA RT I C I PAT I O N 2005 (Dec.) Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,390 Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,780 Percentage Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8% SC ESC 2005
WO R K F O R C E E D U C AT I O N Population Age 25 Plus Less Than High School, No Diploma High School Graduate College, No Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Graduate or Professional School Degree Applied Geographic Solutions 2005
Number
% Total Work Force
121,569 25,651 32,459 23,949 8,996 20,910 9604
21.1% 26.7% 19.7% 7.4% 17.2% 7.9%
INCOME Year
Per U.S. Census Block Group
Total
$24,206-$33,937
2000 Median Household $44,564 2005 Median Household . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,718 2010 Median Household (Projected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,931 2005 Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,635
$33,938-$42,580 $42,581-$49,423 $49,424-$64,742
ESRI 2005 © ESRI 2005
Charlotte Regional Economic Development Guide 2006
$64,743-$93,813
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ALEXANDER COUNTY Alexander County David A. Icenhour Economic Development Director 621 Liledoun Rd. Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-1161 phone; 828-632-0059 fax dicenhour@co.alexander.nc.us www.alexandercountync.gov ANSON COUNTY Anson County Economic Development Kevin Gullette Director of Economic Development P.O. Drawer 339 Wadesboro, NC 28170 704-694-9513 phone; 704-694-7015 fax kgullette@co.anson.nc.us www.ansoncounty.org CABARRUS COUNTY Cabarrus Regional Partnership Ryan McDaniels Director of Economic Development 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-782-4000 phone; 704-892-4050 fax rlmcdaniels@cabarrus.biz www.cabarrusedc.com CATAWBA COUNTY Catawba County Economic Development Corporation Scott L. Millar, President 1960-B 13th Ave. Dr., SE Hickory, NC 28602 828-267-1564 phone; 828-267-1884 fax smillar@catawbacountync.gov www.catawbaedc.org CHESTER COUNTY Chester County Economic Development Karlisa Parker Economic Development Director P.O. Drawer 580, Chester, SC 29706 803-377-1216 phone; 803-377-2102 fax kparker@choosechester.com www.chestercounty.org CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Chesterfield County Economic Development Board Cherry G. McCoy Executive Director P.O. Box 192, Chesterfield, SC 29709 843-623-6500 phone; 843-623-3167 fax cherryatcc@shtc.net www.chesterfieldcountysc.org CLEVELAND COUNTY Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce Stuart C. Gilbert President P.O. Box 879, Shelby, NC 28151 704-487-8521 phone; 704-487-7458 fax stuart@clevelandchamber.org www.clevelandchamber.org
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GASTON COUNTY Gaston County Economic Development Commission Donny Hicks Executive Director P.O. Box 2339 Gastonia, NC 28023-2339 704-825-4046 phone; 704-825-4066 fax dhicks@co.gaston.nc.us www.gaston.org
ROWAN COUNTY Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission Randy Harrell Executive Director 204 East Innes St. Salisbury, NC 28144 704-637-5526 phone; 704-637-0173 fax harrellr@rowanedc.com www.rowanedc.com
IREDELL COUNTY Greater Statesville Development Corporation C. Michael Smith Director of Economic Development 115 E. Front St. Statesville, NC 28677 704-871-0062 phone; 704-871-0223 fax info@gsdc.org www.gsdc.org
STANLY COUNTY Stanly County Economic Development Commission Robert M. Van Geons Executive Director 1000 North First St., Ste. 11 Albemarle, NC 28001 704-986-3683 phone; 704-986-3685 fax stanedc@vnet.net www.stanlyedc.org
Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber Melanie O’Connell Underwood Executive Vice President P.O. Box 628 Mooresville, NC 28115 704-664-6922 phone; 704-664-2549 fax mou@mooresvillenc.org www.mooresvillenc.org
UNION COUNTY Monroe Economic Development R. Christopher Platé Director P.O. Box 69, Monroe, NC 28111-0069 704-282-5780 phone; 704-282-5788 fax cplate@monroenc.org www.developmonroe.com
LANCASTER COUNTY Lancaster County Economic Development Commission Keith Tunnell, President P.O. Box 973 Lancaster, SC 29721 803-285-9471 phone; 803-285-9472 fax keith.tunnell@lancastersc-edc.com www.lancastersc-edc.com
Union County Partnership for Progress Maurice Ewing President & CEO PO Box 292, Monroe, NC 28111-0292 704-283-3592 phone; 704-283-3861 fax mdewing1@ctc.net www.unioncpp.com
LINCOLN COUNTY Lincoln Economic Development Association Barry I. Matherly Executive Director P.O. Box 2050 Lincolnton, NC 28093-2050 704-732-1511 phone; 704-736-8451 fax leda@lincolneda.org www.lincolneda.org MECKLENBURG COUNTY Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Jeff Edge Senior Vice President Business Development P.O. Box 32785 Charlotte, NC 28232 704-378-1300 phone; 704-374-1903 fax jedge@charlottechamber.com www.charlottechamber.org City of Charlotte Tom Flynn Economic Development Director 600 East 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202-2244 704-432-1396 phone; 704-336-6644 fax tflynn@ci.charlotte.nc.us www.charmeck.nc.us
YORK COUNTY Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation Stephen Turner Executive Director P.O. Box 11706, Rock Hill, SC 29731 803-329-7090 phone; 803-329-7007 fax stephenturner@rhedc.org www.rhedc.org York County Economic Development Board J. Mark Farris Director 1830 Second Baxter Crossing Fort Mill, SC 29708 803-802-4300 phone; 803-802-4299 fax mark.farris@yorkcountygov.com www.ycedb.com
Charlotte Region Charlotte Regional Partnership Kenny McDonald Sr. Vice President 1001 Morehead Square Dr., Ste. 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 800-554-4373 toll free 704-347-8942 phone; 704-347-8981 fax kmcdonald@charlotteusa.com www.charlotteusa.com
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The CRP creates and builds upon business relationships with industry executives and their advisory firms around the world by visiting them directly to discuss the Charlotte region as a business location alternative.
WHO WE ARE
The Charlotte Regional Partnership is an independent, non-profit, regional economic development organization representing 16 counties (12 in N.C., 4 in S.C.). Our organization works closely with both states, local communities, utilities, as well as private companies to recruit new businesses, new investments, and new jobs to the Charlotte region, to raise the standard of living for everyone in our area. OUR SERVICES We assist companies free of charge in a variety of ways: • Site/Location Search • Workforce Demographics • Transportation Analysis • Customized Research • Tax and Project Incentive Analysis • Introduction to Service Providers PROGRAM OF WORK Goal #1: To market and promote Charlotte USA to the world as a superior business location. Goal #2: To allocate and leverage regional and organizational resources to sustain and enhance the economic growth, prosperity, and global competitiveness of the Charlotte region. Goal #3: To initiate and participate in strategic organizational and regional planning to identify, assess, and develop assets required to provide sustained and sustainable economic growth, prosperity, and superior quality of life in the Charlotte region. ATTRACTING NEW AND EXPANDING COMPANIES Targeted types of business: • Headquarters and back office operations • Advanced manufacturing and distribution operations • U.S. subsidiary operations of foreign based multinational companies Targeted industry clusters: • Automotive • Machine Manufacturing • Medical Equipment Manufacturing • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Targeted geographic areas: • North America: Northeast, Mid-West, California, Canada • Europe: Western Europe, Scandinavia • Asia: Japan, Korea, China CHARLOTTE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP 1001 MOREHEAD SQUARE DR., STE. 200 CHARLOTTE, NC 28203 USA 800-554-4373 TOLL FREE 704-347-8942 PHONE • 704-347-8981 FAX WWW.CHARLOTTEUSA.COM
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Industry Conferences: The CRP identifies a small number of industry conferences to target for business development purposes. Hosted Events: The CRP hosts business executives throughout the year at various events in the region in order to review specific regional assets and to build familiarity with the region. Such events include NFL Carolina Panthers games and the Wachovia Championship golf tournament. Business Development Research: The CRP conducts and procures research within industry clusters and other baseline databases to create target lists of companies and business executives to whom high-level, informational messages about Charlotte USA are sent. Public Relations & Advertising: The Charlotte USA campaign has had a dramatic impact on the ability of the CRP to “brand” the region. Building upon that work with targeted public relations messages in target industry and regional publications is essential. Editorial content about growing businesses and economic issues in the Charlotte region are a proven way to increase awareness of the area. Limited advertising to procure editorial content for reprint is also warranted to provide material that can be used for select industries. Web Site Development & Marketing: The Web site is a critical asset for the region. It is used both as a business development tool to reach companies around the world and as a research tool for companies and economic developers across the region. Consistent investment in this asset is important so that it remains relevant and can be found by those searching for business locations. 77
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BDO Siedman, LLP Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP Deloitte & Touche Greer & Walker LLP KPMG, LLP Langford de Kock LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Hilton Charlotte Center City The Westin Charlotte
CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Choate Construction Company Matthews Construction Company R.T. Dooley Construction Company
CONSULTING FIRMS Luquire George Andrews Pioneer Recruiting Sherpa LLC Sockwell Partners The McAulay Firm Tribble Creative Group
DISTRIBUTORS Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Cummins Atlantic, Inc. KlingmanWilliams
EDUCATION Central Piedmont Community College UNC Charlotte Winthrop University
ENGINEERING FIRMS Arcadis Engineering Consulting Services Ltd. PARSONS STEWART
ENTERTAINMENT Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority Carolina Panthers Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Bank of America BB&T Deutsche Bank EJB World Trade Founders Federal Credit Union United Community Bancorp Wachovia Corporation 78
INSURANCE FIRMS Glauerdt GmbH Glauerdt U.S.A. Watson Insurance Company
LAW FIRMS Alston & Bird LLP Kilpatrick Stockton LLP Littler Mendelson, PC Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw, LLP Nexsen Pruet Adams & Kleemeier, LLC Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
MANUFACTURING Goodrich Corporation National Gypsum Company Pharr Yarns Philip Morris U.S.A. SPX Corporation Steel Fab, Inc. The Springs Company The Wurth Group Verbatim Corporation
MEDIA Galles Communications Group, Inc. Peak 10 The Charlotte Observer Time Warner Cable WSOC-TV
REAL ESTATE COMMERICAL & INDUSTRIAL Bissell Companies Castle & Cooke Childress Klein Properties Crescent Resources Koll Development Lauth Property Group MarkPiercePoole Properties Matrix Real Estate Services Merrifield Partners The Keith Corporation The Knox Group The Staubach Company
REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Allen Tate Company, Inc. Prudential Carolinas Realty
RETAIL Belk, Inc. Mama Ricotta's
TRANSPORTATION Enterprise Rent-A-Car Lancaster & Chester Railway Company Lufthansa German Airlines US Airways
UTILITIES BellSouth Chester County Natural Gas Authority Duke Energy - Carolinas Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority Palmetto Economic Development Corp. Piedmont Natural Gas PSNC Energy TruVista Communications ChooseCharlotteUSA
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