Pottawatomie County has a strong, diversified economy with rapid job and business growth. The county boasts a real GDP per capita of $45,665, compared to the state GDP per capita of $41,070. Our Education and Healthcare industries account for 31.8% of the county’s total employment. While the United States Education and Healthcare industries grew by 17% from 2001 to 2009, those two industries grew by 50% during that same time frame in Pottawatomie County. Manufacturing also has a strong presence in the county. The industry grew 81.6% from 2001 to 2009, where the U.S. Manufacturing industry actually declined by 27.9% during that time frame. The Education, Healthcare, and Manufacturing industries combined make up over 50% of the county’s total employment. The agricultural sector here is sizable and employs many people as well.
| 2012-2013 Economic Environment | |
|---|---|
| Nominal GDP | $967.2M |
| Average County Wage | $31,100 |
| Economic Output Growth Rate | 6.6% |
| Jobs Growth Rate | 1.8% |
| Unemployment Rate Change | 0.4pps |
| Median Home Prices Growth Rate | 8.3% |
| 2018 Civilian Labor Force | 11,314 |
| 2018 Annual Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| 2001-2010 Job Growth | 18.55% |
| 2001-2009 Business Growth | 20.71% |
| 2018 Median Earnings | $35,291 |
| Largest Non-Farm Industry | Education & Healthcare |
| Largest Employer | GTM Sportswear |
Average Annual Salary (2014)
| Industry | Salary |
|---|---|
| (AFFH) Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting | $33,881 |
| Construction | $51,890 |
| Real Estate | $22,495 |
| Manufacturing | $44,404 |
| Professional Services | $43,418 |
| Wholesale Trade | $41,719 |
| Transportation, Trade, and Utilities | $38,690 |
| Finance and Insurance | $43,253 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $10,103 |
| Retail Trade | $27,403 |
| Management | $52,253 |
Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over by Industry (2018)
| Industry | Population |
|---|---|
| (AFFH) Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting | 460 |
| Construction | 1,067 |
| Manufacturing | 1,157 |
| Wholesale Trade | 214 |
| Retail Trade | 1,246 |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 426 |
| Information | 127 |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate | 554 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Management | 844 |
| Educational Services | 3,197 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 671 |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 383 |
| Public Administration | 527 |
| Total | 10,873 |