Workforce Information for Johnson County Indiana
Current Labor Force Data Indianapolis MSA (November 2006)
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County
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Labor Force
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Employed
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Unemployed
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Unemployment Rate
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Boone
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27,348
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26,464
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884
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3.2%
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Hamilton
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129,856
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126,299
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3,557
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2.7%
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Hancock
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34,312
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33,053
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1,259
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3.7%
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Hendricks
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67,936
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65,830
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2,106
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3.1%
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Johnson
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70,929
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68,268
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2,661
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3.8%
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Madison*
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63,627
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60,303
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3,324
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5.2%
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Marion
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472,828
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451,525
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21,303
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4.5%
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Morgan
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38,119
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36,578
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1,541
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4.0%
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Shelby
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24,342
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23,360
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982
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4.0%
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Area Totals
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929,297
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822,850
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37,617
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3.8%
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| Indiana | 150,500 | 4.1% | ||
| US | 6,272,000 | 4.6% | ||
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*Not in MSA
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development November 2006 |
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Commuting Patterns for Johnson County (top 5 in 2004)*
Summary of what tax return information tells us about workers and commuters in Johnson County:
| Workers: | |
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Number of persons who live in Johnson County & work (implied resident labor force)
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82,599
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Number of persons who live AND work in Johnson County
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47,878
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Total number of persons who work in Johnson County (implied work force)
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59,247
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Commuters:
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Number of persons who live in Johnson County but work outside the county
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34,721
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Number of persons who live in another county (top 5 total only) but work in Johnson County
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9,330
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| Source: Indiana Department of Revenue & Stats Indiana, May 2006
*The above is another strong indication of the "hidden" workforce in Johnson County and represents a large qualified workforce available to companies locating in Johnson County. Many workers commuting from Johnson County have indicated a desire to work within the county should the opportunity become available. |
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Wages & Benefits
Recent surveys indicate that worker productivity is the number one labor force concern during the site selection process.The Indiana workforce is highly productive. The Average Value Added per Hour in Indiana is $68.54.
Average Annual Wages in Johnson County (in 2004)
| Industry | Average # of Workers | Average Annual Wage |
| Non-farm Total | 60,947 | $27,948 |
| Private | 54,399 | $26,528 |
| Manufacturing | 6,433 | $52,005 |
| Retail | 15,818 | $14,819 |
| Professional, Technical Services | 3,108 | $28,197 |
| Transportation, Warehousing | 2,380 | $32,183 |
| Other Private | 13,571 | $19,703 |
| Government | 6,548 | $39,742 |
| Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis | ||
Training
Johnson County offers great vocational and trade school options. The Central Nine programs are among the best available anywhere. Indiana's only Job Corps Center, Atterbury, offers free vocational and academic training to disadvantaged youths ages 16 to 24 years old. Standard state wide programs from Ivy Tech - Community College of Indiana are also represented.
Perhaps the best kept secret in Indiana is the excellent training provided by the offices of the Department of Workforce Development's WorkOne system. In addition to testing and assessment for industry; training and skills enhancement courses are ongoing and can be tailored to the needs of specific industry.
Finding Qualified Workers
The Customer Self-Service System (CS3) is the latest technology in matching qualified applicants with the needs of the business community. Access to a state-wide pool of job applicants is provided. Businesses have the ability to list their own job orders and make selections of qualified applicants. Businesses can also contact specialists directly at the two regional WorkOne Centers and Workforce Investment Boards
Work Keys Profiling
Work Keys is a service of the Workforce Investment Board and WorkOne. Developed as more than just an assessment program, Work Keys offers a complete spectrum of job analysis, assessment, instructional support, and training services. The program is built around the common skill scale that accurately measures both the skills of individuals and the skills required for successful job performance.
Work Keys operates on the premise that businesses can improve profitability and long-term competitiveness by addressing three workforce concerns:
• Improving the caliber of potential employees
• Increasing the productivity of existing employees
• Reducing the costs of poor hiring decisions and turnovers
Our Hidden Workforce
In a survey sponsored by the Indy Partnership in our area, the Pathfinders of Dallas, TX found approximately 16,700 people that can be categorized as underemployed. Report findings about this group include:
- About 10% of the individuals would change jobs for under $8.87 per hour
- 33 1/3% would change jobs for less than $12.43 per hour
- 50% would change jobs for $15.36 per hour or less
| Number of underemployed workers |
16,700
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| Number of underemployed workers seeking work |
7,400
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| Number of persons who are not working, but are contemplating re-entering the workforce |
3,300
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| Total number of underemployed workers available for employment |
27,400
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| Source: Pathfinders survey of underemployed workers For additional information, Contact Johnson County Development Corp. at (317) 736-4300, or visit the Indy Partnership. |
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