Clay County by the Numbers State of Clay County April 30, 2015
May You Live in Interesting Times
Technology Talent Quality of Life
Technology – Getting More Done With Less Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics
KC Turning a Corner? Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Clay County Employment Sept Employment – 94,978 6 th in State Sept Growth – 4,195 2 nd in State Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Source: EMSI Employment
Educational Attainment 2013 Pop 25+ With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher – 45,630 6 th in State 2013 % Pop 25+ With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher – 30.6% 6 th in State Source: Census Bureau
Educational Attainment Source: Census Bureau
Household Income
Population 2014 Population - 233,682 6 th in State Growth – 10,986 2 nd in State Source: Census Bureau
Population Change Source: Census Bureau
Population Change Source: Census Bureau
Population Change Source: Census Bureau
Source: Mid-America Regional Council
Conclusion Region is adapting to interesting times Clay County is a strong contributor to this region’s growth – Strong economic base is creating good jobs – Strong schools will help provide the workforce needed to maintain this growth – Strong quality of life is vital to attracting and maintaining talent. Clay County obviously has it.