Economic Indicators
Economic indicators provide a snapshot and analysis of significant economic trends. The Economic Development Department consistently tracks more than a dozen of these economic indicators to assist in strategic planning efforts. Many of the indicators have been highlighted in this section, and will be updated on a regular basis to provide an accurate account of the County’s on-going economic conditions. Note that some data will lag due to release date.
Population Trends
| Lake County Population | 2011 | 2010 | Change 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Population | 298,625 | 297,052 | 0.53% |
Sources: Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research
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Employment Statistics
| Employment Statistics | December 2012 | December 2011 | Yr/Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force | 128,846 | 127,911 | .73% |
| Employment | 118,378 | 114,622 | 3.28% |
| Unemployment | |||
| Level | 10,468 | 13,289 | -21.23% |
| Rate | 8.10 | 10.40 | -22.12% |
Sources: Florida DEO, Florida Employment and Unemployment Results
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Employment by Industry
| Employment by Industry | NAICS Code | 2012-Q2 | 2011-Q2 | Yr/Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, All Industries | 10 | 81,038 | 78,609 | 3.09% |
| Goods-Producing | 101 | 10,307 | 10,139 | 1.66% |
| Natural Resources and Mining | 1011 | 1,956 | 1,807 | 8.25% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 11 | 1,871 | 1,720 | 8.80% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 21 | 85 | 87 | -2.67% |
| Construction | 23 | 4,809 | 5,016 | -4.13% |
| Manufacturing | 31-33 | 3,542 | 3,315 | 6.84% |
| Durable Goods Manufacturing | DUR | 1,720 | 1,722 | -0.10% |
| Nondurable Goods Manufacturing | NONDUR | 1,822 | 1,594 | 14.33% |
| Service-Providing | 102 | 70,731 | 68,471 | 3.30% |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 1021 | 18,456 | 18,421 | 0.19% |
| Wholesale Trade | 42 | 1,461 | 1,503 | -2.82% |
| Retail Trade | 44-45 | 13,726 | 13,655 | 0.52% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 48-49 | 2,688 | 2,714 | -0.96% |
| Utilities | 22 | 581 | 549 | 5.83% |
| Information | 51 | 1,190 | 1,210 | -1.68% |
| Financial Activities | 1023 | 3,229 | 3,045 | 6.05% |
| Finance and Insurance | 52 | 1,746 | 1,664 | 4.95% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 53 | 1,482 | 1,381 | 7.31% |
| Professional and Business Services | 1024 | 7,972 | 7,111 | 12.11% |
| Professional and Technical Services | 54 | 2,303 | 2,268 | 1.54% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 55 | 137 | 148 | -7.22% |
| Administrative and Waste Services | 56 | 5,532 | 4,695 | 17.83% |
| Education and Health Services | 1025 | 22,066 | 21,740 | 1.50% |
| Educational Services | 61 | 6,735 | NA | |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 62 | 15,500 | 15,005 | 3.30% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 1026 | 10,226 | 9,006 | 13.54% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 71 | 1,966 | 903 | 117.80% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 72 | 8,260 | 8,104 | 1.93% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 81 | 2,696 | 2,597 | 3.80% |
| Public Administration | 92 | 4,778 | 5,336 | -10.46% |
| Unclassified | 99 | 118 | 4 | 2,850% |
Sources: Florida DEO, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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Average Wages by Industry
| Average Wage by Industry | 2012-Q2 | 2011-Q2 | Yr/Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, All Industries | $31,928 | $30,472 | 4.78% |
| Goods-Producing Domain | $34,060 | $32,448 | 4.97% |
| Natural Resources and Mining | $24,440 | $24,180 | 1.80% |
| Construction | $34,528 | $31,720 | 8.85% |
| Manufacturing | $38,792 | $37,492 | 3.47% |
| Service-Producing Domain | $31,616 | $30,212 | 4.65% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | $29,016 | $27,820 | 4.30% |
| Information | $39,988 | $36,608 | 9.23% |
| Financial Activities | $35,776 | $34,476 | 3.77% |
| Professional and Business Services | $30,680 | $29,432 | 4.24% |
| Education and Health Services | $39,884 | $36,660 | 8.79% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | $15,080 | $15,340 | -.169% |
| Other Services | $23,452 | $22,152 | 5.87% |
| Public Administration | $40,820 | $36,244 | 12.63% |
| Unclassified | $16,224 | $19,032 | -14.75% |
Residential Building Permits
| Residential Building Permits | Dec-12 | Dec-11 | % CHANGE | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 36 | -50% | 938 | 512 | 83% |
| Single Unit | 48 | 26 | 85% | 886 | 496 | 79% |
| Double Units | 0 | 0 | na | 2 | 0 | na |
| 3 & 4 Units | 0 | 4 | na | 0 | 1 | na |
| 5 + Units | 0 | 6 | na | 50 | 2 | 2,400% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; New Privately Owned Housing Units Authorized
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Residential Sales
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