Summary Background
DEMOGRAPHIC / SOCIOECONOMIC
Discover the demographic / socioeconomic data for the NPCDD and its seven counties. Use the dropdowns on charts, graphs and tables to view the data for different geographies, time periods, and more.
Total Population
117,617
NCPDD
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
NCPDD
High School Graduate or Higher
79.88%
NCPDD
Civilian Labor Force
47,013
NCPDD
INCOME
HOUSING
TOP 10 INDUSTRY SECTORS
The heavy concentration of jobs within two sectors – retail trade and services – poses a serious threat to the resilience of the regional economy. In order to withstand major economic disruptions, whether triggered by a national recession or relocation of a large business, employment must be expanded and diversified.
Top 10 Largest Private Sector Employers & Number of Employees
1. Modine (formerly known as Luvata) – 1,400
2. Advanced Distributor Products – 1,074
3. Walmart Stores, Inc.* – 769
4. Viking Range – 630
5. Ajinomoto Windsor – 400
6. Heartland Catfish – 400
7. Milwaukee Electric Tool – 400
8. America’s Catch – 380
9. BorgWarner – 300
10. Ice Industries – 290
• Employment count for Walmart taken from four store locations – Greenwood, Grenada, Kosciusko, and Winona
BUSINESS CLUSTERS
MDA’s Business Division performed an industry clusters analysis. The results indicate that production technology and heavy machinery, paper and packing, and local community and civic organizations are on the rise. Local household goods and services, local health services, and local personal services (nonmedical) are declining.
UNEMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION
