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Quick Stats: EGR 1
Economic Growth Region 1 includes Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties.
Average Wage (May 2010)
Geography |
Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Division | $19.08 | $39,680 |
| Michigan City - La Porte MSA | $16.79 | $34,930 |
| Indiana | $18.76 | $39,020 |
| U.S. | $21.35 | $44,410 |
Source: OES from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Median Wage (May 2010)
Geography |
Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Division | $15.05 | $31,310 |
| Michigan City - La Porte MSA | $13.58 | $28,250 |
| Indiana | $14.85 | $30,880 |
| U.S. | $16.27 | $33,840 |
Source: OES from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Unemployment Rate (December 2011)
| Region 1 | 9.2 |
| Indiana | 8.7 |
| U.S. | 8.3 |
Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Nonfarm Employment (December 2011)
| Gary Division | 263,600 |
| Michigan City - La Porte MSA | 42,900 |
| Indiana | 2,822,500 |
| U.S. | 132,721,000 |
Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Personal Income, 2009 (in millions)
| Region 1 | $29.0 |
| Indiana | $215,502.0 |
| U.S. | $11,916,808.0 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Population as of July 1, 2010
| Region 1 | 856,302 |
| Indiana | 6,483,802 |
| U.S. | 308,745,538 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Top 10 Occupations by Growth (2006 - 2016 Long-Term Projections)
- Registered Nurses
- Retail Salespersons
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Customer Service Representatives
- Home Health Aides
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
- Personal and Home Care Aides
- Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
- Office Clerks, General
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Major Employers (based on number of employees)
- United States Steel Corporation
- Mittal Steel
- Community Hospital
- St. Margaret Mercy Health Care
- Worthington Industries Inc
- Ameristar Casino
- Blue Chip Hotel and Casino
- Horseshoe Casino
- Valparaiso Hospital
- Methodist Hospitals
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Major Educational Institutions
Name |
Type |
City |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Northwest | Four-year | Gary |
| Purdue University-Calumet | Four-year | Hammond |
| Purdue University-North Central | Four-year | Westville |
| Ivy Tech-East Chicago | Two-year | East Chicago |
| Ivy Tech-Gary | Two-year | Gary |
| Ivy Tech-Michigan City | Two-year | Michigan City |
| Ivy Tech-Valparaiso | Two-year | Valparaiso |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | Independent | Whiting |
| Saint Joseph's College | Independent | Rensselaer |
| Valparaiso University | Independent | Valparaiso |
Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 2006