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Labor Availability

2005 Annual Average

Labor Force
Employment
Unemployment
Rate
11,130
10,760
370
3.3%

 

Davison County Employment by Industry 2005 Annual Average

 

Davison County Average Annual Salary by Industry 2006

Natural Resources & Mining
$29,833
Construction
$33,653
Manufacturing
$35,515
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
$28,102
Information
$36,781
Financial Activities
$38,547
Professional & Business Services
$34,344
Education & Health Services
$34,850
Leisure & Hospitality Services
$11,440
Other Services
$21,579
Government
$27,700

 

Demographic and Income Forecast

Mitchell, SD (within 0-45 Miles)

Snapshot 2000 Census 2006 Estimate 2011 Forecast
Population 55,276 61,319 61,612
Households 22,028 24,860 24,925
Families 14,604 16,496 16,491
Ave. Household Size 2.43 2.41 2.39
Owner-occupied HHs* 15,685 18,066 18,278
Renter-occupied HHs 6,343 6,613 6,647
Median Household Income $31,577 $39,258 $46,069
Ave. Household Income $40,963 $50,126 $59,854
Per Capita Income $16,726 $20,925 $28,067
Median Age 39.6 40.4 41.0
* = Households

 

Top Ten Employers in Mitchell

1. Avera Queen of Peace Health Care 700
2. Trail King Industries Trailer Manufacturing 458
3. Mitchell School District K-12 Education 430
4. Wal-Mart Retail Distributing 310
5. Cabela's Retail & Distribution 275
6. Martin Group Telecommunications/Consulting/Engineering 250
7. Graphic Packaging Printing & Food Packaging 240
8. Twin City Fan Axial Fans and Blowers 204
9. LifeQuest Service & support for developmental disabilities/Non-profit organization 190
10. City of Mitchell Local Government 180

 

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