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Overview Demographic Trends: a context for development in Pettis County

Explore key demographic trends in Pettis County for informed decision-making and development planning. Gain insights on aging issues, economic shifts, education changes, and local growth indicators presented by Dr. William L. Elder in 2006.

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Overview Demographic Trends: a context for development in Pettis County

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  1. Overview Demographic Trends: a context for development in Pettis County Presented to Leadership Sedalia Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce April 19, 2006 Dr. William L. Elder Director Office of Social & Economic Data Analysis University of Missouri-Columbia

  2. Broad overview of major trends Context of future growth Aging issues Economic trends – trade and manufacture Education – The world is “Flat” Lots of other information www.oseda.missouri.edu Overview of Presentation

  3. One percent growth since 2000 Migration is an issue Centrality of Sedalia Median Family Income $38,073 in 2000 Kids count indicators rank 92nd. Manufacturing accounted for 19% of employment in 2003 (nearly 5,000 jobs) Pettis County

  4. SOURCE: Census Bureau/NCHS. Projection algorithm, programming by OSEDA Chart Prepared by: University of Missouri Extension, Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis 24March2006

  5. By “Flat” Friedman means parts of the world are much more easily accessible because of… New Players (3 billion more international workers) New Playing Field (world markets) New Ways of Playing (technology) Consequently, there will be much more competition and a greater need to be prepared including right here in Missouri. “The World is Flat”Thomas Friedman

  6. our “small town feeling”; our sense of community involvement; our central location; the Missouri State Fair; the State Fair Community College; the Bothwell Regional Health Center; Whiteman Air Force Base; and our cultural assets, diversity and rich heritage The Blue Ribbon Vision -- Assets These are clearly a strong base for development

  7. 1. Arts and Recreation 2. Economic Development Industrial recruitment and retention Tourism marketing and development Business recruitment and retention 3. Education 4. Health and Wellness 5. Local Government 6. Social Services The Blue Ribbon Vision--Themes These are clearly themes that connect with broad international, national and statewide development trends.

  8. Leadership Sedalia Demographic Trends April 19, 2006 Dr. William L. Elder Director Office of Social & Economic Data Analysis University of Missouri-Columbia

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