Thas area will give recent information and statistics on Kimball's demographics and workforce.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Area Name | 2010 Census |
| Nebraska | 1826341 |
| Kimball County | 3821 |
| Kimball, City of | 2486 |
| Gender | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Number | Percentage |
| Male | 1267 | 48.9 |
| Female | 1325 | 51.1 |
The median age in Kimball County is 46, but there is a large number of youth.
| Age | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Number | Percentage |
| Over 16 | 1984 | 79.5 |
| Over 18 | 1918 | 76.8 |
| Over 21 | 1845 | 73.9 |
| Over 62 | 675 | 27 |
| Over 65 | 588 | 23.6 |
| Race | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Number | Percentage |
| White | 2402 | 96.2 |
| Black or African American | 27 | 1.1 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 7.1 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 72 | 2.9 |
| Asian | 13 | 0.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2 |
| Other | 48 | 1.9 |
The table below shows the education levels of potential candidates in Kimball County, Nebraska (From Kimball County and surrounding region) on Nov 30, 2014. Data from Nebraska Department of Labor.
| Education Levels of Available Candidates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Minimum Educational Level | Potential Candidates | Percent |
| 1 | Less than High School | 1428 | 9.36 |
| 2 | High School Diploma or Equivalent | 6426 | 42.11 |
| 3 | 1 to 3 Years at College or a Technical or Vocational School | 3769 | 24.7 |
| 4 | Vocational School Certificate | 468 | 2.87 |
| 5 | Associates Degree | 743 | 4.87 |
| 6 | Bachelors Degree | 1742 | 11.42 |
| 7 | Masters Degree | 635 | 4.16 |
| 8 | Doctorate Degree | 42 | 0.28 |
| 9 | Specialized Degree (e.g. MD, DDS) | 37 | 0.24 |
| Candidate Source: Individuals with active resumes in the workforce system | |||
| Local Schools | ||
| Name | Level | Location |
| Kimball Public Schools | K-12 | Kimball, NE |
| Potter-Dix Public Schools | K-12 | Kimball/Cheynne County, NE |
| Banner County Schools | K-12 | Banner County, NE |
| West Nebraksa Community College | Community College | Sidney/Scottsbluff/Alliance, NE |
| Laramie County Community College | Community College | Cheyenne, WY |
Monthly Not Seasonally Adjusted Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment data in Multiple Counties for October, 2014.
Labor force information does not include the labor force from Weld County, CO and Laramie County, WY due the the size and population of the counties.
| Labor Force by County in Region | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Name | Civilian Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate (%) |
| Banner County | 409 | 403 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Cheyenne County | 5125 | 5018 | 107 | 2.1 |
| Kimball County | 1962 | 1911 | 51 | 2.6 |
| Morrill County | 2971 | 2901 | 70 | 2.4 |
| Scottsbluff County | 19522 | 18939 | 583 | 3.0 |
| Panhandle Region | 46829 | 45593 | 1236 | 2.6 |
| Nebraksa | 1023542 | 995336 | 28206 | 2.8 |
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The table belows shows estimate average wage information in Kimball County, Nebraska for the 1st quarter, 2014. US Average is of all employees on private and non-farm payrolls from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics for May 2013.
| Employment Wage Statistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Name | Total Average Employment | Average Hourly Wage* | Average Weekly Wage* | Average Annual Wage* |
| Kimball County, Nebraska | 1487 | $19.20 | $768 | $39936 |
| Nebraska | 926308 | $19.93 | $797 | $41444 |
| United States | 132588810 | $22.33 | $893.20 | $46440 |
| * Assumes a 40-hour week worked the year round. | ||||
| Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program | ||||
The table below shows the desired salary of potential candidates in the Kimball County, Nebraska area.
| Desired Salary of Available Candidates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Desired Salary | Potential Candidates | Percent |
| 1 | Not Specified | 2158 | 12.99 |
| 2 | 5k - 15k or more | 2399 | 14.44 |
| 3 | 20k - 30k or more | 8638 | 51.99 |
| 4 | 35k - 45k or more | 2231 | 13.49 |
| 5 | 50k - 60k or more | 644 | 3.88 |
| 6 | 65k - 75k or more | 248 | 1.49 |
| 7 | 80k - 90k or more | 138 | 0.81 |
| 8 | 95k - 100k or more | 152 | 0.91 |
| Candidate Source: Individuals with active resumes in the workforce system | |||
Sales in Kimball County, NE for 2013 with a sales type of Total, all sales type.
| Sales | |
|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,249,144 |
| Source: Nebraska Department of Revenue, Research Section | |
The table below shows the distribution of industries in Kimball County, Nebraska for the 1st quarter, 2014.
Our manufacturing sector makes up about 20% of our work force. Due to our location on I-80, we have a significant transportation industry (we have no warehousing so the number is for transportation alone). Our local critical access hosipital and clinic, Kimball Health Services, is the reason for the high number of healthcare employees.
| Industry Employment Distribution | ||
|---|---|---|
| Industry Sector | Establishments | Employees |
| Manufacturing (31-33) | 10 | 278 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49) | 11 | 51 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 13 | 76 |
| Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation | Confidential | Confidential |
| Education Services | Confidential | Confidential |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 31 | 180 |
| Mining | 19 | 63 |
| Public Administration | 11 | 160 |
| Retail Trade (44 & 45) | 19 | 201 |
| Total, All industry | 177 | 1487 |
| Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program | ||
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