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Demographic and Economic Analysis of the Lower Eastern Shore

Demographic and Economic Analysis of the Lower Eastern Shore. Dr. Memo Diriker & Ms. Ruth Baker Business, Economic, and Community Development Outreach Network Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University Tri-County Economic Development Summit University Commons .

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Demographic and Economic Analysis of the Lower Eastern Shore

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  1. Demographic and Economic Analysisof the Lower Eastern Shore Dr. Memo Diriker & Ms. Ruth Baker Business, Economic, and Community Development Outreach Network Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University Tri-County Economic Development Summit University Commons Monday, October 15, 2001

  2. Poverty Rate: All Ages Monday, October 15, 2001

  3. The poor in Wicomico County are disproportionately • Female • Non-White • Young • Living in female-headed households • Geographically clustered Monday, October 15, 2001

  4. Poverty Rate for Female-Headed Households With Children Under 5: 1990 Monday, October 15, 2001

  5. Poverty Rate Among Children (Ages 0-17) Monday, October 15, 2001

  6. Wicomico County 6.17% Montgomery County (best) 1.85% Baltimore City (worst) 10.85% Maryland 4.16% Education and SkillsDropout Rate: 1998-1999 Note: MD standards are 1.25% excellent, 3% satisfactory Source: DHR Fact Pact 2000 Monday, October 15, 2001

  7. Recent study of hiring practices in manufacturing & financial services companies found that at entry level, candidates had to: • Read at 9th grade level or higher • Do math at 9th grade level or higher • Solve semi-structured problems involving formation & testing of hypotheses • Work in groups with people of diverse backgrounds • Communicate effectively, both orally & in writing • Use a computer to carry out simple tasks Monday, October 15, 2001

  8. FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999 Wicomico County $5.57 $5.77 $6.07 Maryland $6.10 $6.43 $6.69 Welfare-to-Work Average Wage at Placement Source: DHR Fact Pack 2000 Monday, October 15, 2001

  9. Resulting in… • Persistent lack of upward mobility • Shortage of skilled workers and high wage earners • Missed opportunities for economic growth Monday, October 15, 2001

  10. Economic/Workforce Development Network: • County Economic Development Offices • MD Dept. of Business and Economic Development • Salisbury University • UMES • WOR-WIC • Lower Shore Private Industry Council • Job Service (DLLR) • County Depts. Of Social Services • Job Corps • Shore Up! Inc. • County Boards of Education • MD Dept. of Juvenile Justice • Chambers of Commerce • Lower Shore Manufacturing Network • Organizations serving disabled Monday, October 15, 2001

  11. Demographic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore:Population Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  12. Demographic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore:Population Trends • 45% of the Eastern Shore population is living in Wicomico County; • The density vary from 55 people per square mile in Dorchester, to 75.6 people per mile in Somerset, 98.4 in Worcester and 224.4 in Wicomico. Monday, October 15, 2001

  13. Demographic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore:Age Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  14. USA VS Maryland VS Lower Eastern Shore:Age Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  15. Demographic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore: Age Trends • The critical age category in 2000 is 25-44 year olds with 27.6% of the total population of the Eastern Shore Area (ESA); • Median age for the Eastern Shore: 39 years old; • We are aging… Monday, October 15, 2001

  16. USA VS Maryland VS Lower Eastern Shore:Gender Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  17. USA VS Maryland VS Lower Eastern Shore:Households Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  18. USA VS Maryland VS Lower Eastern Shore:Population and Density Trends • Lower Eastern Shore population (LES) = 0.07% of the total USA population and 3.61% of the Maryland population. • Density rates: USA = 58.26 MD = 541.9 LES = 107.55 Monday, October 15, 2001

  19. Economic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore: Educational trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  20. Economic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore:Industrial Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  21. Economic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore:Industrial Trends The Main Issue is: The Decrease of the Agriculture Sector Income by 10% in 28 years. Monday, October 15, 2001

  22. Economic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore:Unemployment Trends The Tri-County Region represents the part of the Eastern Shore most affected by unemployment. Monday, October 15, 2001

  23. USA VS Maryland VS the Lower Eastern Shore:Educational Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  24. Economic Trends of the Lower Eastern Shore:Employment Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  25. USA VS Maryland VS the Lower Eastern Shore:Employment Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  26. USA VS Maryland VS the Lower Eastern Shore:Employment Trends Monday, October 15, 2001

  27. September 11: The Aftermath • The Scary Numbers; • Business and Industry Sectors in Trouble: • Agriculture • Tourism • Manufacturing • Retail • The Demographic Whammy; • Infrastructure Issues. Monday, October 15, 2001

  28. Next Steps… • Document Summarizing today’s proceedings; • Feedback and revisions; • Report goes to Lower Shore Tri-County Council; • To stay involved in future activities, please turn in the Participant Information Form! Monday, October 15, 2001

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