Quick Stats: EGR 6
Economic Growth Region 6 includes Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties.
Average Wage (May 2008)
Geography |
Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Muncie MSA | $17.19 | $35,750 |
| Indiana | $18.16 | $37,770 |
| U.S. | $20.32 | $42,270 |
Source: OES from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Median Wage (May 2008)
Geography |
Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Muncie MSA | $13.04 | $27,120 |
| Indiana | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| U.S. | $15.57 | $32,390 |
Source: OES from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Unemployment Rate (May 2009)
| Region 6 | 12.0 |
| Indiana | 10.4 |
| U.S. | 9.1 |
Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Nonfarm Employment (May 2009)
| Muncie MSA | 51,900 |
| Indiana | 2,844,800 |
| U.S. | 132,667,000 |
Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Personal Income, 2006 (in millions)
| Region 6 | $9,383.0 |
| Indiana | $201,451.0 |
| U.S. | $10,978,053.0 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Population as of July 1, 2008
| Region 6 | 338,667 |
| Indiana | 6,376,792 |
| U.S. | 304,059,724 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Top 10 Occupations by Growth (2006 - 2016 Long-Term Projections)
- Registered Nurses
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Home Health Aides
- Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
- Personal and Home Care Aides
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- Customer Service Representatives
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Major Employers (based on number of employees)
- Ball Memorial Hospital
- Ball State University
- Borg Warner Torque Transfer Systems
- Metaldyne New Castle
- Reid Hospital & Health Care
- Visteon Automotive Systems
- Henry County Hospital
- Lifeline
- Premium Enterprises Inc.
- Indiana University East
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Major Educational Institutions
Name |
Type |
City |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | Four-year | Muncie |
| Indiana University East | Four-year | Richmond |
| Ivy Tech-Muncie | Two-year | Muncie |
| Ivy Tech-Richmond | Two-year | Richmond |
| Earlham College | Independent | Richmond |
Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 2006

