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The strong work ethic of area residents has often been a deciding factor in the selection of the Newton area by new industry and business.
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General
Employment Data:
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Harvey County 2003 Average
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Harvey County 2002 Average
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Wichita MSA
2003 Average
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Civilian Work Force
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17,318
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17,569
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294,410
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Employed
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16,495
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16,911
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278,056
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Unemployed
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823
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658
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16,354
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Unemployment Rate
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4.8%
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3.7%
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5.6%
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Employment Numbers by Job
Classification:
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2000 Figures
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1998 Average
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Manufacturing
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3,622
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3,557
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Services
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6,961
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4,019
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Wholesale and Retail
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2,754
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2,989
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Agriculture
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873
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878
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The following NDS Consumer Facts were provided by the Center for
Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State
University.
The area's unemployment rate has been consistently lower than the national average. The average unemployment rate for Harvey County in 2000 was 3.3%. Continuous news of new development translates to increased employment opportunities for Newton area residents. Over 300,000 square feet of industrial space has been occupied by new manufacturers since 1990. Approximately 68% of the present county work force is local residents with the balance being inbound commuters. Some 2,500 Harvey County residents commute to work in the Wichita area. Data by County |
| County - Harvey | Government - 1,933 | | Civilian Work Force - 17,063 | Whls./Retail - 2,122 | | Employed - 16,487 | Agricultural - 41 | | Manufacturing - 3,427 | Unemployed - 576 | | Services - 4,987 | Unemploy. Rate - 3.3% |
Average hourly wage rates in selected occupations |
| Assembler, Light - | $7.62 | | Clerk, General - | $8.82 | | Industrial Truck Operator - | $16.44 | | Machine Operator - | $14.58 | | Maintenance Repairer - | $14.58 | | Welder, Combination - | $14.58 |
Percentage of labor force unionized - 0%
Work stoppages in past two years - 0
Type of local government - Commission/Manager
JobNation
JobNation is an employment resource for Newton businesses.
Kansas Department of Human Resources
116 E. 6th
Newton, KS 67114
phone: 316-283-4220
fax: 316-283-4201
Email: tallen@kansascommerce.com
Services: Vocational and proficiency testing, labor market information, veteran services, automated labor exchange. Job counseling, training (JPTA), referral and placement, and job search workshops.
Team Employment, LLC.
524 N. Main
Newton, KS 67114
phone: 316-283-0101
email: awells@teame.kscoxmail.com
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