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2009 – 2010 COMMUNITY SURVEYS Henderson and Polk Counties: The Workforce

2009 – 2010 COMMUNITY SURVEYS Henderson and Polk Counties: The Workforce. COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010. The Survey Method. Henderson County: ● Individuals through organizations and community groups ● 22 Focus Groups Polk County ● Individuals through organizations and community

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2009 – 2010 COMMUNITY SURVEYS Henderson and Polk Counties: The Workforce

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  1. 2009 – 2010 COMMUNITY SURVEYSHenderson and Polk Counties:The Workforce

  2. COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010 The Survey Method Henderson County: ● Individuals through organizations and community groups ● 22 Focus Groups Polk County ● Individuals through organizations and community groups ● Individuals through community events, library computer rooms, fundraisers, farmers’ markets, etc.

  3. The Community SurveysOctober 16, 2009 – July 25, 2010 The Sampling: 2003 Ages Incomes Race and Ethnicity mirrored Census projections.

  4. COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010 Average hourly wage $ 8.92 Average annual income $18,553 Affordability of housing (30%) $ 5,566 $ 463.84/mo for rent + utilities or PITI FMR (Fair Market Rent) for 2 bedroom Henderson $694 Polk $678 Transylvania $773 A VIEW from NC EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

  5. COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010 Average hourly wage $ 8.92 Average annual income $18,553 More than 1/3 of wage earners are low-income by poverty standards even though median income may be reflected in the $45,000 - $50,000 range due to high percentage of retirees (nearly 25%) who bring imported wealth to our counties. A VIEW from NC EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

  6. COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010

  7. COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010 The Workforce1248 out of 2003 • 1038 respondents are EMPLOYED • Which is 83% of all Workforce respondents • 62% of all respondents • 210 respondents are UNEMPLOYED • 17% of all Workforce Respondents • 10% of all respondents

  8. The Community SurveysOctober 16, 2009 – July 25, 2010 The Workforce: 1248 Ages Incomes

  9. The Workforce: • Married: Single 2:1 • <high school diploma 10% • High School diploma or GED 13% • Training Certificate or some college 22% • Associates’ Degree (AA) 11% • Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) 26% • Advance degrees (MA+) 17%

  10. The Workforce Education • <high school diploma 6% • High School/GED 10% • Certificate or some college 22% • AA 12% • BA/BS 30% • MA + 20% Education • <high school diploma 30% • High School/GED 32% • Certificate or some college 23% • AA 6% • BA/BS 4% • MA + 4% EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED

  11. The Workforce Health Insurance • Have Insurance 83% • Private Insurance 84% • Gov’t sponsored 11% • Children have ins 48% • Children’s insurance • Private 62% • Gov’t Sponsored 38% Health Insurance • Have Insurance 42% • Private Insurance 19% • Gov’t sponsored 33% • Children have ins 45% • Children’s insurance • Private 7% • Gov’t Sponsored 93% EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED

  12. The Workforce Job Searching • 35% of EMPLOYED households went job hunting because someone in household lost a job or are seeking a new job • Found a job 53% • Sought training 9% Job Searching • 68% of UNEMPLOYED households went job hunting because someone in household lost a job or are seeking a new job • Found a job 8% • Sought training 15% EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED

  13. The Workforce Hardships • Buying groceries • minor problem 37% • Major problem 12% • Gone w/o a meal 65 • Housing fair-poor 163 • Financial crisis 21% • Missed rent, mortgage or utility payment24% Hardships • Buying groceries • Minor problem 42% • Major problem 34% Gone w/o a meal 60 Housing fair-poor 70 Financial crisis 71% Missed rent, mortgage or utility payment 59% EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED

  14. THE EMPLOYED What did they say that was different from all respondents? 18.5% of EMPLOYED respondents have a behavioral (mental health) problem at home Time off from work second largest barrier to health care; cost was #1 and was true of all respondents Discrimination ranking for EMPLOYED: (1) race/ethnicity, (2) gender, (3) age COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010

  15. THE UNEMPLOYED What did they say that was different from all respondents? 56% of UNEMPLOYED have a behavioral problem (mental health) at home. Barrier to health care: Cost #1then transportation Discrimination ranking of UNEMPLOYED: (1) race/ethnicity, (2) age, (3) gender COMMUNITY SURVEYS 2009-2010

  16. Community Surveys 2009 – 2010 Henderson and Polk Counties www.wcca.net or www.liveunited.org

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