White Pine County. Economic and Demographic Profile, 1999

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1 TECHNICAL REPORT UCED 99/ White Pine County Economic and Demographic Profile, 1999 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO

2 White Pine County Economic and Demographic Profile, 1999 Study Conducted by: Shawn W. Stoddard, Sean Feeney, Kevin Verre, Linda Wong and Thomas R. Harris Shawn W. Stoddard is a Research Associate with the University Center for Economic Development in the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno Sean Feeney is a student employee in the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno Kevin Verre is a graduate student in the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno Linda Wong is a word processing operator at the University Center for Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Reno. Thomas R. Harris is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics and Director of the University Center for Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Reno. December 1999 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and in accordance with university policy, sexual orientation, in any program or activity it operates. The University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. ii

3 This publication, White Pine County Economic and Demographic Profile, 1999 was published by the University Center for Economic Development in the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno. Funds for this publication were provided by the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under University Centers Program contract # This publication's statements, findings, conclusions, recommendations, and/or data represent solely the findings and views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of White Pine County Commissioners, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Administration, the University of Nevada, Reno, or any reference sources used or quoted by this study. Reference to research projects, programs, books, magazines, or newspaper articles does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by the authors unless otherwise stated. Correspondence regarding this document should be sent to: Thomas R. Harris, Director University Center for Economic Development University of Nevada, Reno Department of Applied Economics and Statistics Mail Stop 204 Reno, Nevada Phone: 775/ UCED University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Cooperative Extension Department of Applied Economics and Statistics iii

4 Table of Contents Chapter 1. Demographics...1 Chapter 2. Labor Force and Employment...29 Chapter 3. Income...35 Chapter 4. Sales Taxes...48 iv

5 List of Tables Table 1. County Populations...2 Table 2. Nevada State Demographer s Population Estimates (1997) and Forecasts ) for White Pine County...8 Table 3. Nevada State Demographer s Historical Population Estimates 1950 to Table 4. Median Population Age by County, 1996, 2001 and Table 5. Population by Age in White Pine County, 1996, 2001 and Table 6. Population by Gender and Age in White Pine County, 1996 and Projections for 2001 and Table 7. Population by Race/Ethnicity by County for 1996, 2001 and (Churchill through Lincoln Counties)...27 Table 8. Population by Race/Ethnicity by County for 1996, 2001 and (Lyon through White Pine Counties and Carson City)...28 Table 9. White Pine County Economic and Demographic Profile, Table 10. White Pine County Personal Income from 1987 to Table 11. White Pine County Personal Income from 1992 to Table 12. State of Nevada Personal Income from 1987 to Table 13. State of Nevada Personal Income from 1992 to Table 14. Total Sales Tax Collected in White Pine County, May 1995 to November Table 15. Taxable Sales for Selected Business Sectors for White Pine County, Fiscal Years ; and v

6 List of Figures Figure 1. Rural County Populations for 1996, 2001 and Figure 2. Map...3 Figure 3. Nevada State Demographer s Office Projections to 2018 for White Pine County...5 Figure 4. Population Annual Percent Change for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1950 to Figure 5. Three Year Moving Average of Annual Percent Change for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1950 to Figure 6. Median Age for Nevada Counties...11 Figure 7. Age of Population in White Pine County, Figure 8. Age of Population in White Pine County, Figure 9. Age of Population in White Pine County, Figure 10. Population by Gender and Age in White Pine County, Figure 11. Projected Population by Gender and Age in White Pine County, Figure 12. Projected Population by Gender and Age in White Pine County, Figure 13. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County White Population for 1996, 2001 and Figure 14. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Black Population for 1996, 2001 and Figure 15. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Native American Population for 1996, 2001 and Figure 16. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Asian or Pacific Islander Population for 1996, 2001 and vi

7 Figure 17. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Forecast for Other Races for 1996, 2001 and Figure 18. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Hispanic Proportionate Population, Figure 19. Total Labor Force for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to Figure 20. Total Employment for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to Figure 21. Total Unemployed for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to Figure 22. Unemployment Rate for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to Figure 23. Total Personal Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to Figure 24. Nonfarm Personal Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to Figure 25. Farm Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to Figure 26. REIS Population for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to Figure 27. Per Capita Personal Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to Figure 28. Components of Income for White Pine County for 1987 to Figure 29. Income by Selected Industry in White Pine County, 1987 to Figure 30. Total Monthly Taxable Sales in White Pine County for May 1995 to November Figure 31. Top 20 Taxable Sales Categories for White Pine County, fiscal years ; ; vii

8 Chapter 1: Demographics This chapter covers demographic data for White Pine County compared to other Nevada counties. A time series analysis of trends in demographic data is also shown. County and City Population Population is shown for the county and each incorporated place within the county. Population growth in the county is compared to growth in the state, while population growth in the incorporated place is compared to growth in the county. This data is collected from the 1998 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. version of ArcView Business Analyst. For more information on Business Analysis please visit the Business Analyst web page at Figure 1 and Table 1 show population forecasts for non-metropolitan counties in Nevada for 1996, 2001 and Population in White Pine County is forecast to steadily increase. White Pine County population is forecast to increase from 10,114 in 1996 to 11,334 in 2006 or a forecast population increase of 12%. White Pine County is also forecast to remain the 10 th largest county in population in the state from 1996 to Rural County Populations 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 Churchill Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey White Pine Carson City Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst Persons 1996 Persons 2001 Persons 2006 Figure 1: Rural County Populations for 1996, 2001, and

9 2 Table 1: County Populations Rank Percent of State 2.6% 1.2% 68.6% 2.2% 2.6% 0.0% 0.1% 1.0% 0.3% 0.2% 1.7% 0.2% 1.8% 0.2% 0.2% 16.5% 0.5% Persons ,589 27,793 1,527,082 49,691 59, ,148 22,835 6,855 3,924 38,366 5,552 39,066 4,904 3, ,812 11,334 2,227,339 Rank Percent of State 2.8% 1.3% 67.2% 2.2% 2.7% 0.1% 0.1% 1.0% 0.3% 0.2% 1.7% 0.3% 1.7% 0.2% 0.2% 17.4% 0.6% Persons ,156 24,829 1,287,789 43,003 51,290 1,012 1,265 19,806 6,699 3,894 32,785 5,848 32,572 4,747 3, ,273 10,734 1,915,905 Rank Percent of State 3.0% 1.4% 65.3% 2.3% 2.7% 0.1% 0.1% 1.0% 0.4% 0.2% 1.7% 0.4% 1.6% 0.3% 0.2% 18.7% 0.6% Persons ,601 21,798 1,044,424 36,187 43,424 1,157 1,392 16,721 6,532 3,858 27,102 6,152 25,975 4,582 2, ,944 10,114 1,598,872 Carson City Churchill Clark Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey Washoe White Pine Total State

10 Map of White Pine County This map is compiled from ArcView Business Analyst and shows the 1996 population by census tracts, key highways and roads, and major water bodies. The most populated area is the city of Ely, located in the center of the county. We can also see on the map that almost half the county population is located in the southwest region of the county. 3

11 Nevada State Demographer's Office Projections to 2018 The data presented in this component were taken directly from the "Nevada Population Projections and Forecasts, and Review of Methods." This report was prepared by Dean H. Judson, Ph.D. State Demographer for Nevada Department of Taxation in April, A copy of this document can be obtained from the Nevada State Demographer's Office, University of Nevada, Reno (775) Included are the population estimates for White Pine County from 1950 to 1998 and low, medium, and high forecasts to the year From this data the annual percent change and a three-year moving average of the percent change were calculated to show how population growth fluctuates over time. Figure 3 shows estimated population growth for White Pine County under low, moderate and high economic conditions. Population in 1997 for White Pine County was estimated to be 10,640. Under high estimates, population is forecast to increase to 16,730 in 2018 or an increase of 57.2 percent. Under middle or average expansion, population is estimated to increase to 13,430 in 2018 or 26.2 percent increase. Under low population expansion scenario, White Pine County population is forecast to decrease to 8,060 in 2018 or 24.2 percent decrease. Assumptions of alternative growth scenarios employed can be found in Nevada Population Projections and Forecasts, and Review of Methods. i. White Pine High: City improvement plans come about, making better streets, parks, water, and encouraging new businesses. General merchandise store develops, and brings approximately 10 jobs. In addition, an increase in tourism has the potential to create about 360 new jobs over the next five years. The development of the industrial park is increased due to its proximity to the airport, attracting new business on a continual basis for the next few years, creating at least 80 new jobs. Thus over the next two years, 370 new jobs will be created. With this increase in available jobs, there will be an expansion in housing development. ii. White Pine Middle: Sharps Furniture, fast food restaurant, and motel bring 55 new jobs in the next 2 years. There are also jobs obtained in division of wildlife and the division of forestry. The Waste Water Treatment Plant is not funded. Industrial activisty is slow to come to the area bringing 150 jobs over the next five years. Tourism will be moderate, bringing only about half of the previously estimated 180 jobs. So, over the next five years, about 255 new jobs will be created, causing a rise in the population as well as in housing development. iii. White Pine Low: Commercial developments bring 35 jobs. There is little to no tourism. Industrial activity is diverted to other neighboring counties. Population growth is slow. 4

12 Figure 4 and Table 3 show the population trends for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. Figure 4 shows that population trends for White Pine County were generally lower than the state s annual percentage change. Figure 5 and Table 3 show a three-year moving average of population change for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. As seen in Figure 5, the moving average population change for White Pine County was generally below the state value. Figure 3. Nevada State Demographer's Office Projections to 2018 for White Pine County 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 Persons 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2, Year Low Middle High Historical

13 Figure 4. Population Annual Percent Change for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1950 to % 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% Percents 0.00% -5.00% % % % % Year White Pine County Nevada

14 Figure 5. Three Year Moving Average of Annual Percent Change for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1950 to % 10.00% 5.00% Percents 0.00% -5.00% % % Year White Pine County Nevada

15 Table 2. Nevada State Demographer's Population Estimates (1997) and Forecasts ( ) for White Pine County Year Low Middle High ,640 10,640 10, ,420 10,760 11, ,340 10,930 11, ,290 11,150 11, ,280 11,300 12, ,290 11,480 12, ,190 11,530 12, ,170 11,670 12, ,030 11,710 13, ,890 11,800 13, ,680 11,800 13, ,550 11,900 13, ,360 12,050 14, ,230 12,200 14, ,040 12,350 14, ,910 12,510 14, ,730 12,670 15, ,610 12,820 15, ,440 12,970 15, ,380 13,130 16, ,230 13,280 16, ,060 13,430 16,730 8

16 Table 3. Nevada State Demographer's Historical Population Estimates 1950 to 1997 Year Nevada Population Annual Percent Change Three-year Moving Average White Pine County Population Annual Percent Change Three-year Moving Average ,145 9, , % 9, % , % 9, % , % 4.64% 9, % 0.09% , % 6.51% 10, % 3.87% , % 7.80% 11, % 6.34% , % 9.16% 12, % 8.47% , % 7.72% 12, % 5.01% , % 5.61% 12, % 2.01% , % 4.95% 12, % 0.57% , % 4.87% 9, % -7.49% , % 4.68% 9, % -8.00% , % 4.39% 9, % -9.27% , % 5.43% 8, % -3.24% , % 6.61% 8, % -3.36% , % 6.99% 9, % 0.31% , % 6.21% 9, % 1.96% , % 4.43% 9, % 2.23% , % 3.57% 9, % -0.15% , % 6.05% 10, % 2.76% , % 6.56% 10, % 3.90% , % 6.67% 10, % 3.76% , % 4.42% 10, % 0.77% , % 4.77% 9, % -0.77% , % 4.69% 9, % -0.63% , % 4.28% 9, % -1.29% , % 4.35% 9, % -1.01% , % 4.36% 8, % -4.48% , % 5.08% 8, % -3.32% , % 5.77% 8, % -5.31% , % 5.69% 8, % -1.56% , % 5.57% 8, % -3.28% , % 4.41% 7, % -0.95% , % 3.88% 7, % -1.56% , % 2.92% 7, % -1.35% , % 3.15% 7, % -0.68% , % 3.45% 7, % 0.44% ,035, % 3.91% 8, % 1.24% ,096, % 4.68% 8, % 2.87% ,162, % 5.38% 8, % 3.12% ,236, % 6.10% 9, % 5.59% ,297, % 5.80% 9, % 4.21% ,343, % 4.96% 9, % 3.49% ,398, % 4.21% 9, % 0.46% ,494, % 4.82% 9, % -0.73% ,582, % 5.60% 9, % 0.75% ,688, % 6.47% 10, % 3.00% ,779, % 6.00% 10, % 4.72% 9

17 Age Distribution Using data from Business Analyst, the median age estimates for the years 1996, 2001, and 2006 are shown for all counties. The age distribution for White Pine County for the years 1996, 2001, and 2006 is also shown. These age distributions are further broken down by gender. Figure 6 shows the estimated median age for each of Nevada s seventeen counties for 1996, 2001 and Table 4 shows that median age for White Pine County is forecast to increase from 35 years of age in 1996 to 37 years of age in White Pine County was the thirteenth oldest in median age of Nevada s 17 counties in 1996, which is estimated to remain unchanged in rank in 2006 Table 5 shows that population for people 6 years of age to 17 years of age is forecast to increase from 2,083 in 1996 to 2,259 in Also, the retirement age group (persons 65 years of age and older) is forecast to increase from 1,201 in 1996 to 1,325 in Figures 7 through 9 show population by age by proportionate share from 1996 to Between 1996 and 2006, the number of persons in the age group 6 to 17 years of age will increase by 176, but the proportionate share will remain constant at 20% for the same time period. The number of persons 65 years and older will increase by 124 persons between 1996 and 2016, but the proportionate share will decrease from 12% to 11%. Figures 10 through 13 show the distribution of population by gender for different age groups in White Pine County for 1996, 2001 and Table 6 also shows the gender-age population values for White Pine County from 1996, 2001 and Figures 10 through 13 and Table 6 show a large share of population in the working age group (35 to 54 years of age) and large share in the retirement age group (65 years of age and older). This shows the local employment opportunities in White Pine County as well as growth in the number of persons retiring in White Pine County. 10

18 Age Distribution Figure 6: Median Age for Nevada Counties Years of Age Churchill Clark Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey Washoe White Pine Carson City Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst Median age 1996 Median age 2001 Median age 2006 Table 4. Median Population Age by County, 1996, 2001 and 2006 County Churchill Clark Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey Washoe White Pine Carson City

19 Table 5. Population by Age White Pine County: 1996, 2001 and 2006 Age Persons 1996 Persons 2001 Persons to to to to to to to to to 44 1,691 1,757 1, to 54 1,344 1,628 1, to to to to Years and over

20 Figure 7. Age of Population in White Pine County, Years 8% Years 6% Years 6% Years 3% Years 4% Years 7% 0-5 Years 8% Years 7% 85 Years and over 1% Years 4% Years 7% Years 4% Years 17% Source: 1998 Arcview Business Years 5% Years 13% 13

21 Figure 8. Age of Population in White Pine County, Years 8% Years 7% Years 6% Years 3% Years 4% Years 6% 0-5 Years 7% Years 7% 85 Years and over 1% Years 4% Years 15% Years 7% Source: 1998 Arcview Business Years 4% Years 6% Years 15% 14

22 Figure 9. Age of Population in White Pine County, Years 8% Years 6% Years 6% Years 3% Years 4% Years 6% Years 6% 0-5 Years 7% 85 Years and over 1% Years 4% Years 15% Years 6% Source: 1998 Arcview Business Years 5% Years 7% Years 16% 15

23 Figure 10. Population by Gender and Age in White Pine County, Years and over Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years 6-9 Years 0-5 Years Source: 1998 Arcview Business Males Females 16

24 Figure 11. Projected Population by Gender and Age in White Pine County, Years and over Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years 6-9 Years 0-5 Years Source: 1998 Arcview Business Males Females 17

25 Figure 12. Projected Population by Gender and Age in White Pine County, Years and over Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years 6-9 Years 0-5 Years Source: 1998 Arcview Males Females 18

26 Table 6. Population by Gender and Age White Pine County, 1996 and Projections for 2001 and 2006 Years Males Females Males Females Males Females 0 to to to to to to to to to 44 1, , to , to to to to Years and over

27 Population by Race/Ethnicity Using data from Business Analyst, race and ethnicity charts are shown for all counties except Clark and Washoe. These data show the number of persons in each racial group and the percent of total population that is Hispanic in 1996, 2001, and Figures 13 through 18 show population estimates for the 15 non-metropolitan counties by race and ethnicity for 1996, 2001 and Table 7 and 8 shows the population values for the fifteen non-metropolitan counties by race/ethnicity for 1996, 2001 and Table 7 shows the following for White Pine County: i. White population is forecast to increase from 9,244 in 1996 to 10,348 in 2006 or a 11.9 percent increase. ii. Black population is forecast to increase from 189 in 1996 to 213 in 2006 or a 12.7 percent increase. iii. American Indian or Native American population is forecast to increase from 305 in 1996 to 325 in 2006 or 16.8 percent increase. iv. Asian or Pacific Islander population is forecast to increase from 50 in 1996 to 72 in 2006 or a 6.5 percent increase. v. Other race population is forecast to increase by 326 in 1996 to 376 in 2006 or a 15.3 percent increase. vi. Hispanic population is forecast to increase from 948 in 1996 to 1116 in 2006 or a 17.7 percent increase. vii. The Hispanic population s proportionate share of White Pine County population is forecast to increase from 9.37 percent in 1996 to 9.85 percent in

28 Figure 13. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County White P opulation for 1996, 2001 and , , , , , , Churchill Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey White Pine Carson City Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst White 1996 White 2001 White

29 Figure 14. Nevada Non-Metropolitan Black Population Forecast for 1996, 2001 and , Churchill Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey White Pine Carson City Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst Black 1996 Black 2001 Black

30 Figure 15. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Native American Population Forecast for 1996, 2001 and ,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Churchill Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey White Pine Carson City Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst American Indian 1996 American Indian 2001 American Indian

31 Figure 16. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Asian or Pacific Islander Population Forecast for 1996, 2001 and ,200 1, Churchill Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey White Pine Carson City Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst Asian or Pacific Islander 1996 Asian or Pacific Islander 2001 Asian or Pacific Islander

32 Figure 17. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Forecast for Other Races for 1996, 2001 and ,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Churchill Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey White Pine Carson City Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst Other race 1996 Other race 2001 Other race

33 Figure 18. Nevada Non-Metropolitan County Hispanic Proportionate Population, % 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% Churchill Clark Douglas Source: 1998 Arcview Business Analyst Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey Washoe White Pine Carson City 26

34 Table 7. Population by Race/Ethnicity by County for 1996, 2001 and (Churchill through Lincoln Counties) Churchill Clark Douglas Elko Esmeralda Eureka Humboldt Lander White , ,972 34,204 37,656 1,012 1,300 14,055 5,920 White ,177 1,039,453 40,587 44, ,180 16,671 6,076 White ,789 1,228,272 46,827 51, ,068 19,229 6,218 Black , Black , Black , American Indian 1996 American Indian 2001 American Indian 2006 Asian or Pacific Islander 1996 Asian or Pacific Islander 2001 Asian or Pacific Islander 2006 Other race ,025 1,116 1, ,204 11,413 13,613 41,766 54,890 68,635 50, ,586 2,913 3, , , , Other race , , , Other race , , , Persons of Hispanic Origin 1996 Persons of Hispanic Origin 2001 Persons of Hispanic Origin 2006 Percent Population Hispanic 1996 Percent Population Hispanic 2001 Percent Population Hispanic ,386 1,698 2, % 6.84% 7.28% 132, , , % 13.47% 14.13% 2,555 3,306 4, % 7.69% 8.22% 6,053 7,465 8, % 14.55% 15.14% % 12.94% 15.16% % 12.33% 14.20% 3,377 4,238 5, % 21.40% 22.45% , % 14.84% 15.93% Lincoln 3,636 3,665 3, % 2.29% 1.81% 27

35 Table 8. Population by Race/Ethnicity by County for 1996, 2001 and (Lyon through White Pine and Carson City) Lyon Mineral Nye Pershing Storey Washoe White Pine Carson City White ,937 4,927 23,968 3,988 2, ,331 9,244 43,194 White ,150 4,705 30,028 4,133 3, ,710 9,807 48,176 White ,252 4,471 35,974 4,270 3, ,234 10,348 53,030 Black , Black , Black , American Indian , ,246 American Indian , ,346 American Indian , , ,456 Asian or Pacific Islander , Asian or Pacific Islander , Asian or Pacific Islander , ,122 Other race , , ,643 Other race , , ,862 Other race , , , ,073 Persons of Hispanic Origin , , , ,545 Persons of Hispanic Origin 2001 Persons of Hispanic Origin ,082 3, ,547 3, ,261 49,880 1,030 1,116 5,737 6,968 Percent Population Hispanic 1996 Percent Population Hispanic % 9.40% 8.92% 9.37% 7.51% 7.82% 16.41% 17.40% 4.23% 4.56% 11.04% 12.38% 9.37% 9.60% 9.55% 10.79% Percent Population Hispanic % 9.96% 8.09% 18.41% 4.90% 13.60% 9.85% 11.89% 28

36 Chapter 2: Labor Force and Employment This chapter covers labor force and employment data for White Pine County compared to the state of Nevada. Labor force and employment data are depicted as a time series to ascertain trends in labor force and employment. About Labor Force and Employment Data The data included in this section were obtained from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) web site at For additional information or updated data please visit DETR's web site. Labor force is defined as all members of the civilian noninstitutional population who are eligible for inclusion in the labor force, and those 16 years of age and older who have jobs or are actively seeking employment. All others or those who don t have a job are counted as not in the labor force. Figure 19 and Table 9 shows monthly labor force estimates for the White Pine County and the state of Nevada. For White Pine County, labor force estimates decreased from 3,700 in January 1995 to 3,190 in December 1998 or a 13.8 percent decrease in labor force employment. White Pine County s labor force growth was higher than the state up to April of 1997 where it decreased compared to the state, where labor force increased from 780,000 in January 1995 to 928,800 in December 1998, or a 19.1 percent increase. Employment is defined as the number of persons employed full- or part-time. These values are in jobs not full-time equivalents. Figure 20 and Table 9 show employment trends for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. For White Pine County employment decreased from 3,380 in January 1995 to 3,120 in December 1998, or a decrease in county employment of 7.7 percent. For White Pine County employment seems to reach lows in January, which may relate to reduction in agricultural activities. For the state of Nevada, employment increased from 731,900 in January 1995 to 902,400 in 1998 or a 23.8 percent increase. State of Nevada population can be characterized as increasing at a fairly constant rate with fewer counter-cyclical moves. The total unemployed includes persons who are not employed, but are actively seeking employment, and those who have been laid off and are waiting to be called back to work. Figure 21 and Table 9 show the total unemployed for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. The number of unemployed in White Pine County decreased from 320 in January 1995 to 70 in December 1998, or a decrease of 78.1 percent. For the state of Nevada, total unemployed decreased from 48,100 in January 1995 to 26,400 in December 1998, or a decrease of 48.1 percent. 29

37 Unemployment rate is the total number of unemployed persons divided by the labor force. The unemployment rate can also be interpreted as percentage of the labor force not employed or working. Figure 22 and Table 9 show monthly unemployment rates for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. The unemployment rate for White Pine County from 1995 to 1998 was higher than the state value. The unemployment rate varied from 9.4 percent in January 1996 to 2.7 percent in November For the state of Nevada, the unemployment rate has been lower than for Douglas County. State unemployment rate was 6.2 percent in January 1995 and rose again to a high of 6.2 percent in June The lowest state unemployment rate of 2.8 percent occurred in December The state unemployment rate for December 1998 was.6 percentage points higher than the December 1998 unemployment rate for White Pine County. Figure 19. Total Labor Force for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to , ,000 4,500 4, ,000 3,500 White Pine (persons) 3,000 2,500 2, , ,000 Nevada (persons) 1,500 1, Jan-95 Mar-95 May-95 Jul-95 Sep-95 Nov-95 Jan-96 Mar-96 May-96 Jul-96 Sep-96 Nov-96 Jan-97 Month White Pine Mar-97 May-97 Jul-97 Sep-97 Nov-97 Nevada Jan-98 Mar-98 May-98 Jul-98 Sep-98 Nov , ,000 30

38 Figure 20. Total Employment for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to ,300 1,000,000 3, , ,000 3, ,000 White Pine (persons) 2,800 2, , , ,000 Nevada (persons) 1, ,000 1, Jan-95 Mar-95 May-95 Jul-95 Sep-95 Nov-95 Jan-96 Mar-96 May-96 Jul-96 Sep-96 Nov-96 Jan-97 Month White Pine Mar-97 May-97 Jul-97 Nevada Sep-97 Nov-97 Jan-98 Mar-98 May-98 Jul-98 Sep-98 Nov , ,

39 Figure 21. Total Unemployed for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to , , White Pine (persons) ,000 30,000 20,000 Nevada (persons) Jan-95 Mar-95 May-95 Jul-95 Sep-95 Nov-95 Jan-96 Mar-96 May-96 Jul-96 Sep-96 Nov-96 Jan-97 Month White Pine Mar-97 May-97 Jul-97 Nevada Sep-97 Nov-97 Jan-98 Mar-98 May-98 Jul-98 Sep-98 Nov-98 10,

40 Figure 22. Unemployment Rate for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1995 to % 9.0% 8.0% White Pine (percent unemployed) 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% Jan-95 Mar-95 May-95 Jul-95 Sep-95 Nov-95 Jan-96 Mar-96 May-96 Jul-96 Sep-96 Nov-96 Jan-97 Mar-97 May-97 Jul-97 Sep-97 Nov-97 Jan-98 Mar-98 May-98 Jul-98 Sep-98 Nov-98 Month Nevada White Pine 33

41 Table 9. White Pine County Labor Force January 1995 to December Labor Force Total Employment Total Unemployment Unemployment Rate White White White White Month Nevada Pine Nevada Pine Nevada Pine Nevada Pine Jan ,000 3, ,900 3,380 48, % 8.6% Feb ,800 3, ,800 3,530 45, % 7.1% Mar ,900 3, ,300 3,570 40, % 7.0% Apr ,200 3, ,300 3,600 40, % 6.3% May ,300 3, ,600 3,730 40, % 6.0% Jun ,200 4, ,500 3,970 40, % 6.8% Jul ,800 4, ,100 4,070 46, % 6.2% Aug ,700 4, ,400 4,090 43, % 5.3% Sep ,100 4, ,200 4,120 42, % 5.5% Oct ,100 4, ,700 4,100 40, % 4.9% Nov ,600 4, ,000 3,900 41, % 6.5% Dec ,200 4, ,100 3,790 42, % 6.9% Jan ,300 4, ,400 3,650 48, % 9.4% Feb ,900 3, ,600 3,580 46, % 9.1% Mar ,900 3, ,900 3,510 44, % 9.3% Apr ,800 3, ,600 3,530 45, % 9.5% May ,400 3, ,900 3,620 44, % 7.9% Jun ,800 4, ,700 3,700 52, % 8.6% Jul ,900 4, ,900 3,700 51, % 8.9% Aug ,200 4, ,600 3,730 47, % 7.7% Sep ,500 4, ,600 3,730 46, % 7.2% Oct ,100 3, ,600 3,660 42, % 5.9% Nov ,900 3, ,100 3,610 38, % 6.0% Dec ,200 3, ,700 3,560 37, % 6.1% Jan ,000 3, ,600 3,520 42, % 7.4% Feb ,500 3, ,900 3,460 37, % 6.7% Mar ,300 3, ,600 3,530 32, % 5.4% Apr ,000 3, ,400 3,560 33, % 5.3% May ,000 3, ,300 3,580 31, % 5.0% Jun ,400 3, ,300 3,680 39, % 6.1% Jul ,300 3, ,400 3,700 38, % 5.9% Aug ,500 3, ,500 3,700 36, % 5.9% Sep ,800 3, ,900 3,660 36, % 6.2% Oct ,800 3, ,700 3,540 35, % 5.3% Nov ,000 3, ,400 3,460 34, % 5.5% Dec ,100 3, ,900 3,410 36, % 5.5% Jan ,900 3, ,700 3,290 46, % 8.6% Feb ,800 3, ,700 3,290 45, % 9.1% Mar ,900 3, ,000 3,230 41, % 8.8% Apr ,100 3, ,500 3,300 42, % 7.8% May ,400 3, ,000 3,350 40, % 7.2% Jun ,500 3, ,000 3,500 48, % 7.2% Jul ,000 3, ,700 3,470 45, % 6.7% Aug ,100 3, ,900 3,510 40, % 5.4% Sep ,300 3, ,700 3,420 36, % 2.8% Oct ,700 3, ,500 3,330 32, % 2.6% Nov ,600 3, ,200 3,220 29, % 2.7% Dec ,800 3, ,400 3,120 26, % 2.2% 34

42 Chapter 3: Personal Income (REIS) The personal income data in this report were taken from the Regional Economic Information System May This is a data CD that is published annually by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, for all states and counties in the United States. The REIS provides annual estimates from 1969 to For more information about the CD, you may visit the BEA's web site at Table CA05 -- Personal Income by Major Source and Earnings by Industry Personal income (Table CA05) is a measure of income received; therefore, estimates of State and local area personal income reflect the residence of the income recipients. The adjustment for residence is made to wages and salaries, other labor income, and personal contributions for social insurance, with minor exceptions, to place them on a place-of-residence (where-received) basis. The adjustment is necessary because these components of personal income are estimated from data that are reported by place of work (where earned). The estimates of proprietors' income, although presented on the table as part of place-of-work earnings, are largely by place of residence; no residence adjustment is made for this component. Net earnings by place of residence is calculated by subtracting personal contributions for social insurance from earnings by place of work and then adding the adjustment for residence, which is an estimate of the net inflow of the earnings of interarea commuters. The estimates of dividends, interest, and rent, and of transfer payments are prepared by place of residence only. Finally the REIS data reports income by economic sector. These sectoral income estimates are by place of work. The sectoral income estimates are derived for agricultural; mining; construction; manufacturing; transportation and public utilities; wholesale trade; retail trade; finance, insurance and real estate; services; federal government; state government; and local government sectors. Figure 23 shows nominal personal income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada. Tabular values are shown in Tables 10, 11, 12 and 13. White Pine County total nominal personal income rose from $98,101,000 in 1987 to $196,100,000 in 1996 or an increase in nominal White Pine County personal income of 100 percent. Using the GDP price deflator where 1992 = 100, real total personal income in White Pine County increased from $118,109,000 in 1987 to $179,038,000 in 1996 or an increase in real personal income of 52 percent. State of Nevada total nominal personal income rose from $16,851,786,000 in 1987 to $41,715,703,000 in 1996 or an increase of percent (Tables 12 and 13). Adjusting for inflation, state of Nevada real personal income increased from $20,288,690,000 in 1987 to $38,086,098 in 1996 or an increase in state real personal income of 87.7 percent. Figure 24 shows non-farm nominal personal income for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. Tabular values are shown in Tables 10, 11, 12 and 13. White Pine County nominal non-farm personal income rose from $96,687,000 in 1987 to $196,106,000 in 1996 or an increase in nominal White Pine County non-farm income of percent. Using the GDP price 35

43 deflator where 1992 = 100, real non-farm income in White Pine County increased from $116,406,000 in 1987 to $179,043,000 in 1996, or an increase in real White Pine County nonfarm income of 54 percent. State of Nevada nominal non-farm income rose from $16,807,085,000 in 1987 to $41,715,703,000 in 1996 or an increase in state non-farm income of percent. Adjusting for inflation, state of Nevada real non-farm income increased from $20,234,872,000 in 1987 to $38,086,098,000 in 1996 or an increase in state non-farm income of 88.2 percent. Figure 25 shows nominal farm income for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. Tabular values are shown in Tables 10, 11, 12 and 13. White Pine County nominal farm income dropped from $1,414,000 in 1987 to $-6,000 in 1996 or a decrease in nominal White Pine County farm income of 100 percent. Using the GDP price deflator where 1992 = 100, real farm income in White Pine County decreased from $1,702,000 in 1987 to $-5,000 in 1996 or an decrease in real White Pine County farm income of 100 percent. State of Nevada farm income rose from $44,701,000 in 1987 to $52,734,000 in 1996 or an increase in state farm income of 18.0 percent. Adjusting for inflation, state of Nevada real farm income decreased from $53,818,000 in 1987 to $48,146,00 in 1996 or a decrease in state real farm income of 10.5 percent. Figure 26 shows the population estimates used by REIS in the calculations of their per capita income as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27 shows nominal per capita income for White Pine County and the state of Nevada. Tabular values are shown in Tables 10, 11, 12 and 13. White Pine County nominal per capita income rose from $12,438 in 1987 to $19,102 in 1996 or an increase in nominal White Pine County per capita income of 53.6 percent. Using GDP price deflator where 1992 = 100, White Pine County real per capita income increased from $14,975 in 1987 to $17,440 in 1996 or an increase in real per capita income for White Pine County of 17 percent. State of Nevada nominal per capita income rose from $16,467 in 1987 to $26,059 in 1996 or an increase in state real per capita income of 58.2 percent. Adjusting for inflation, state of Nevada real per capita income increased from $19,825 in 1987 to $23,792 in 1996 or an increase in state per capita income of 20.0 percent. Figure 28 shows components of total personal income for White Pine County from 1987 to The tabular values are shown in Tables 10 and 11. The three components are net earnings by place of residence; dividends, interest and rent; and transfer payments. The last two segments often represent income of the retired population. In 1987, net earnings by place of residence in White Pine County accounted for 62.8 percent of total personal earnings that increased to 70.2 percent of total personal earnings in As a proportionate share of White Pine County total personal income; dividends, interest and rent; proportionate share decreased from 18.6 percent in 1987 to 11.7 percent in Proportionate share of White Pine County total personal income from transfer payments decreased from 18.6 percent in 1987 to 18.1 percent in For the state of Nevada, net industry earnings proportionate share remained fairly constant decreasing from 69.1 percent in 1987 to 68.0 percent in The proportionate share of total state 36

44 personal income, from dividends, interest and rent increased slightly from 17.7 percent in 1987 to 18.3 percent in The proportionate share of transfer payments for the state of Nevada has remained fairly constant, increasing from 13.2 percent in 1987 to 13.7 percent in Figure 29 shows components of industrial income from various local economic sectors. The tabular values are shown in Tables 10 and 11. As one can see, mining, government and government enterprises, services, and state government sectors were the major economic sectors from 1987 to Tables 12 and 13 shows the importance of the Service Sector to the state s economy. Casino employment is categorized in the Service Sector and explains why the Service Sector plays such an important role in the economy. Figure 23. Total Personal Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to ,000 45,000,000 40,000, ,000 35,000,000 (Thousands of Dollars) 150, ,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 Nevada (Thousands of Dollars) 50,000 10,000,000 5,000, Year 0 White Pine Nevada 37

45 Figure 24. Nonfarm Personal Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to ,000 45,000,000 40,000, ,000 35,000,000 (Thousands of Dollars) 150, ,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 Nevada (Thousands of Dollars) 50,000 10,000,000 5,000, Year 0 White Pine Nevada 38

46 Figure 25. Farm Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to , ,000 3, ,000 3,000 (Thousands of Dollars) 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 Nevada (Thousands of Dollars) , Year 0 White Pine Nevada 39

47 Figure 26. REIS Population for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to ,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 10,000 1,400,000 8,000 1,200,000 (Persons) 6,000 4,000 1,000, , ,000 Nevada (Persons) 2, , , Year 0 White Pine Nevada 40

48 Figure 27. Per Capita Personal Income for White Pine County and the State of Nevada, 1987 to ,000 25,000 20,000 (Dollars) 15,000 10,000 5, Year Nevada White Pine 41

49 Figure 28. Components of Income for White Pine County for 1987 to , , , ,000 (Dollars) 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, Year Net earnings by place of residence Dividends, interest, and rent Transfer payments 42

50 Figure 29. Income by Selected Industry in White Pine County, 1987 to ,000 50,000 (Thousands of Dollars) 40,000 30,000 20,000 10, Ag. serv., forestry, fishing, and other Mining Construction Manufacturing Transportation and public utilities Wholesale trade Retail trade Finance, insurance, and real estate Services Federal Government State Government Local Government 43

51 Table 10. White Pine County Personal Income from 1987 to Personal income (thousands of dollars) 98, ,287 Nonfarm personal income Farm income 96,687 1, ,031 1,256 Population (number of persons) Per capita personal income (dollars) 7,887 12,438 8,161 13,882 Net earnings by place of residence Dividends, interest, and rent 61,604 18,228 74,777 18,788 Transfer payments Ag. serv., forestry, fishing, and other 18, , Mining Construction Manufacturing 17,148 3,029 1,579 24,533 5,338 1,729 Transportation and public utilities Wholesale trade 4,807 2,644 4,658 2,977 Retail trade Finance, insurance, and real estate 8,813 1,425 9,065 1,549 Services Government and government enterprises 8,623 14,517 9,666 15,927 Federal Government State Government 3,727 2,982 4,127 3,177 Local Government 7,808 8, , ,424 1,928 8,783 15,980 96,233 22,552 21, ,374 5,748 1,625 4,052 4,394 10,915 1,939 11,161 19,851 4,451 5,854 9, , ,838 1,467 9,380 16, ,954 22,558 24, ,843 6, ,232 5,636 12,492 1,990 12,862 27,116 4,736 10,944 11, , ,260 1,992 9,549 15,840 98,561 22,199 30, ,707 4,786 1,129 4,272 5,454 12,180 1,835 12,154 32,363 5,101 14,505 12,757 44

52 Table 11. White Pine County Personal Income from 1992 to Personal income (thousands of dollars) 151, , , ,185 Nonfarm personal income Farm income 148,544 2, ,521 3, ,268 2, , Population (number of persons) Per capita personal income (dollars) 9,568 15,783 9,392 15,967 9,114 18,049 9,847 18,806 Net earnings by place of residence Dividends, interest, and rent 98,558 20,120 98,345 18, ,296 18, ,821 19,393 Transfer payments Ag. serv., forestry, fishing, and other 32, , , , Mining Construction Manufacturing 19,722 4,292 1,115 17,410 4,402 1,836 22,007 9, ,488 24, Transportation and public utilities Wholesale trade 4,592 5,097 5,182 4,083 5,849 4,305 6,321 4,725 Retail trade Finance, insurance, and real estate 11,812 1,396 11,346 1,550 11,640 3,515 12,880 3,751 Services Government and government enterprises 13,079 35,303 13,149 36,134 15,138 37,330 19,658 37,227 Federal Government State Government 5,595 16,754 6,097 16,373 6,636 16,890 6,474 16,854 Local Government 12,954 13,664 13,804 13,899 Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Regional Economic Information System, Bureau of Economic Analysis: Washington, D.C , , ,266 19, ,689 22,848 35, ,034 7, ,942 5,060 13,329 4,372 20,687 38,432 6,735 16,538 15,159 45

53 Table 12. State of Nevada Personal Income from 1987 to Personal income (thousands of dollars) 16,851,786 19,040,482 21,726,934 24,667,238 Nonfarm personal income 16,807,085 18,978,309 21,649,432 24,586,849 Farm income 44,701 62,173 77,502 80,389 Population (number of persons) 1,023,374 1,075,023 1,137,382 1,218,651 Per capita personal income (dollars) 16,467 17,712 19,103 20,241 Net earnings by place of residence 11,638,822 13,288,727 14,874,121 16,874,460 Dividends, interest, and rent 2,982,395 3,306,961 4,062,192 4,612,405 Transfer payments 2,230,569 2,444,794 2,790,621 3,180,373 Ag. serv., forestry, fishing, and other 58,252 66,358 76,037 89,515 Mining 309, , , ,507 Construction 1,027,710 1,307,993 1,644,248 1,813,143 Manufacturing 606, , , ,841 Transportation and public utilities 874, ,514 1,004,285 1,117,022 Wholesale trade 503, , , ,992 Retail trade 1,349,543 1,494,885 1,646,691 1,806,236 Finance, insurance, and real estate 600, , , ,306 Services 5,353,703 6,126,284 6,770,172 7,872,390 Government and government enterprises 1,869,620 2,017,500 2,241,065 2,504,509 Federal Government 654, , , ,818 State Government 399, , , ,342 Local Government 907,442 1,000,000 1,110,914 1,270,695 Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Regional Economic Information System, Bureau of Economic Analysis: Washington, D.C ,550,385 26,476,421 73,964 1,284,996 20,662 17,764,662 4,903,840 3,881,883 92, ,136 1,622, ,634 1,199, ,896 1,915, ,544 8,429,297 2,799, , ,367 1,442,252 46