Regional Workforce Intelligence Network of Greater Kansas City and the Mid-America Regional Council
Jackson County, Mo.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Jackson County, Mo., is the largest county in the Kansas City Metro area with 674,158 residents according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the county grew about 3 percent, adding 19,278 new residents. Much of the western portion of the county is urbanized Kansas City, Mo., while eastern Jackson County is made up of smaller suburban communities.
2009 Population by Age
Younger than 18 173,596 18 to 34 164,429 35 to 54 197,660 55 to 64 75,758 65 and Older 85,775Median Household Income
Jackson County $45,877Kansas City Metro $53,919
U.S. $51,369
Jackson County Population
For more information on Jackson County, contact:Jackson County, Mo.Robbie Makinen, Economic Development Coordinator 415 E. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: (816) 881-3333 [email protected]
Source: American Community Survey 2010
640,000 660,000 680,000
Jackson
• Avila College
• Cleveland Chiropractic College • DeVry University
• Kansas City Art Institute
• Metropolitan Community College
• Pinnacle Career Institute • Rockhurst University
• University of Missouri — Kansas City • Vatterott College
• Avila College
• Cleveland Chiropractic College • DeVry University
• Donnelly College
• Fort Scott Community College • Johnson County Community College • Kansas City Art Institute
• Kansas City, Kansas, Community College • Maplewoods Community College • Metropolitan Community College • MidAmerica Nazarene University • Midwestern Baptist Theological • Northwest Missouri State
• Pinnacle Career Institute • Rockhurst University
• The Technology Institute at Pittsburgh State University
• University of Kansas Medical Center • University of Kansas, Edwards Campus • University of Missouri Extension • University of Missouri — Kansas City
• University of Missouri — Kansas City, Northland • University of St. Mary
• Vatterott College
• Western Missouri University • William Jewell College
Educational Attainment Comparison
Educational Attainment
Jackson County is home to several colleges, universities and technical schools that serve the Kansas City region. Jackson County has a higher number of high school graduates compared to the region but less than average associate’s, bachelor’s and graduate degree holders.
Source: American Community Survey 2007-09
Higher Education Institutions in Region
Higher Education Institutions in Jackson County
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% Jackson County KC MetroWorkforce Commuting Patterns
There are almost 350,000 jobs in Jackson County, Mo. Of those jobs, more than half are held by Jackson County residents while almost 163,920 non-residents commute in to work. More than 116,000 residents leave the county to work. More than a third of those commute to Johnson County, Kan.
County Workers Share
Jackson, Mo. 184,597 53.0% Johnson, Kan. 40,018 11.5% Clay, Mo. 33,910 9.7% Cass, Mo. 17,416 5.0% Platte, Mo. 11,774 3.4% Wyandotte, Kan. 9,307 2.7% St. Louis, Mo. 4,875 1.4% Lafayette, Mo. 4,756 1.4% Johnson, Mo. 3,668 1.1% Buchanan, Mo. 2,732 0.8% All Other 35,464 10.2%
County Workers Share
Jackson, Mo. 184,597 61.3% Johnson, Kan. 43,216 14.3% Clay, Mo. 20,021 6.6% Wyandotte, Kan. 10,638 3.5% Platte, Mo. 5,902 2.0% St. Louis, Mo. 5,069 1.7% Cass, Mo. 4,756 1.6% Greene, Mo. 2,012 0.7% Buchanan, Mo. 1,918 0.6% Boone, Mo. 1,646 0.5% All Other 21,398 7.1%
Where County Employees Live
Where County Residents Work
Non-Residents
Commuting Into
County to Work
Workers Living
and Working in
County
Residents
Commuting Out of
County to Work
163,920
184,597
116,576
Source: Longitudinal Employer-Household Demographics 2009
328000 330000 332000 334000 336000 338000 340000 342000 344000 346000 D J F M A M J J A S O N D 2010 2011 290000 295000 300000 305000 310000 315000 D J F M A M J J A S O N D 2010 2011 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 D J F M A M J J A S O N D 2010 2011
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Unemployment
Labor Market Information
Labor Force
Employment
The county labor force grew 2.0 percent between December 2010 and December 2011.
County unemployment decreased 16 percent between December 2010 and December 2011. County employment increased significantly in the first half of 2011 before leveling off. Overall employment increased 4.1 percent.
NAICS
Code Industry Unemployed (2011) UnemployedPercent of
23 Construction 5,184 15% 72 Accommodation and Food Services 4,866 14% 99 No Previous Work Experience/Unspecified 4,403 13% 44-45 Retail Trade 3,376 10%
62 Health Care and Social
Assistance 2,733 8%
56 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 2,194 6% 90 Government 1,414 4% 31-33 Manufacturing 1,360 4% 54 Professional, Scientific,
and Technical Services 1,319 4% 81 Other Services (except
Public Administration) 1,307 4%
Unemployment by Industry
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. 2011
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Some industries are struggling more than others. In Jackson County, 15 percent of the 34,153 currently unemployed are in the construction industry.
The county unemployment rate declined throughout 2011 but was consistently above the metro area’s rate.
0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 D J F M A M J J A S O N D 2010 2011
Jackson County, MO Kansas City,MSA
Unemployment Rate
Source: Local Employment Dynamics 2009
Employment Centers
This map shows where large concentrations of employers reside within the Kansas City region.
Major Employers
The county is home to the Kansas City Central Business District, which still serves as the region’s largest employment center.
• H&R Block Inc. • Hallmark Cards Inc.
• Honeywell Federal Mfg. & Tech. • Peterson Manufacturing Co.
• St. Luke’s Health System • JE Dunn Construction Co. • Bayer Corp Agriculture Div. • Burns & McDonnell
Competitive Industries
Jackson County’s top 10 competitive industries are listed by their location quotient. A location quotient shows how the county compares in a particular sector to national numbers. A quotient of one means the county has the same percentage of its workers in that industry as the nation. A number below that means the percentage is lower than the national number, and a number greater than one means the county has a higher percentage of workers employed in that sector.
NAICS
Code Description 2006 Jobs 2011 Jobs Change Location Quotient2011 National 2011 Earnings
521 Monetary
Authorities-Central Bank 948 991 43 18.65 $77,039
518 Data Processing, Hosting
and Related Services 4,830 3,789 -1,041 4.81 $90,123
482 Rail Transportation 1,620 1,484 -136 2.72 $94,452
911 Federal government, civilian, except postal service
11,991 14,523 2,532 2.69 $103,567
525 Funds, Trusts, and Other
Financial Vehicles 2,256 2,529 273 2.66 $78,972
332 Fabricated Metal Product
Manufacturing 8,316 7,858 -458 2.3 $75,266
712 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions 713 702 -11 2.08 $34,829 515 Broadcasting (except Internet) 1,144 1,752 608 2.02 $75,447 322 Paper Manufacturing 2,054 1,942 -112 1.95 $56,463 491 Postal Service 3,830 3,330 -500 1.82 $74,843
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. 2011
TCPU: Transportation, Communication and Public Utilities. FIRE: Finance, Insurance and Real Estate.
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. 2011
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Employment by Industry Compared to KC
Region
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%Percent of Total Employment by Industry
KC Metro Jackson
Hiring Demand
The data below shows the most in-demand job occupations and industries for Jackson County. In January 2012 there were 7,656 job postings in Jackson County, up from 5,174 in January 2011. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry currently shows the highest demand for occupations. This data was compiled using WANTED Analytics. (Note: This data includes all Kansas City, Mo., job postings that fall in Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties)
Snapshot
Employers Hiring Now 2,051 Current Job Openings 33,227
Job Postings by Location
(past 90 days)
Kansas City, MO 26,849 Independence 3,223 Lee’s Summit 1,435
Top Three Occupations Most in Demand (past 90 days)
Sales and Related OccupationsComputer and Mathematical Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Top Three Industries with Highest Demand (past 90 days)
Health Care and Social AssistanceProfessional, Scientific and Technical Services Finance and Insurance
Top Employers with Job Postings
IBMAmeristar Casinos Deloitte
Truman Medical Centers AT&T
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