Maury County Income Charts

This section shows the Maury County Tennessee economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2019 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Maury County depicts it has a median earnings per worker of $41,654 which is the second most of all the counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Williamson County which shows a median earnings of $72,203 (73.3% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $47,712, Maury County is about 14.5% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Tennessee, median earnings per worker of $41,249, Maury County is about the same size.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a median household income of $54,249 which is the second most median income of all the counties in the greater Maury County region. The county with the highest median household income in the area is Williamson County which shows a median income of $109,026 (about twice as large). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $60,293, Maury County is about 11.1% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of Tennessee, median household income of $50,972, Maury County is 6.4% larger.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Maury County metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it it has the largest proportion of earnings between $50,000 and $74,999 at 20.3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has an average hours of 39.6 which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest average hours in the area is Marshall County which shows an average hours of 40.9 (only about 3.3% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has an average hourly earnings of $20.23 which is the second most of all the counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Williamson County which depicts an average hourly earnings of $35.24 (74.2% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $23.71, Maury County is about 17.2% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Tennessee, average hourly earnings of $20.29, Maury County is about the same size.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Maury County metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Maury County depicts it has a percentage of people self employed of 11.7% which is in the middle range of other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Williamson County which shows a percentage self employed of 18.6% (58.9% larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, has the percentage of median income-under 25 years in the center range of other counties in the metro area at $31,337 of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $61,026 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Williamson County with $114,843. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-45 to 64 years at $63,793 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Williamson County with $127,773. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-65 years and over at $39,669 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Giles County ($40,286), and #1 Williamson County ($70,913) are larger.

Figure 9 breaks down the source of income and Maury County has the smallest proportion of self employment income at 5.2% of the total.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a households with retirement income of 22.2% which is in the center range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Lawrence County which depicts a households with retirement income of 26.5% (19.2% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and it has one of the largest proportions of overall family income at $64,415 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Williamson County with $122,501. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of white family income at $66,626 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Williamson County with $123,164. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of black family income at $51,111 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hickman County ($68,125), and #1 Williamson County ($81,250) are larger. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of asian family income at $84,063 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Williamson County ($124,481), and #1 Lawrence County ($250,001) are larger. In addition, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region in order of hispanic family income at $35,639 of the total.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maury County shows it has the hightest cost of 96.2 for the cost of miscellaneous items grouping.

Maury County Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. It shows that from January 2010 to before the disasterous COVID Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 14.4% to 2.8% in March 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 80.6%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 5.8% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 107.1%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. It shows that from January 2010 to before the Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 40,934 to 50,930 in March 2020. This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 24.4%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 48,955 This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of 3.9%.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Maury County shows it has an unemployment rate of 3.2% which is in the mid range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Lawrence County which depicts a rate of 4.6% (42.0% larger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Maury County depicts it has a participation rate of 62.6% which is the second most participation rates of all the counties in the greater Maury County region.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Maury County depicts full time employees approximately 3.9 times bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Maury County area. Maury County shows it has a families with a single earner of 28.9% which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Hickman County which shows a single earners rate of 33.4% (15.7% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Maury County depicts it has a families with no one working of 17.6% which is the second smallest when ranked by families with no one working of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest families with no one working in the area is Lewis County which depicts a families with no worker of 26.0% (47.5% larger).

Maury County Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Maury County community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Maury County shows it has a total people earning less than the poverty level of 10,986 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Maury County region.

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Maury County shows it has a percent of people earning less than the poverty level of 12.4% which is the second smallest in terms of percent of people earning less than the poverty level of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Lewis County which shows a percent of people in poverty of 20.3% (63.4% larger).



The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Maury County has the largest proportion of american indian poverty rate at 21% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Maury County has the percentage of unmarried female with children and in poverty less than most other counties in the local area at 38% of the total.

The next chart looks at the percentage of people in poverty based on their education level in Figure 28 marriage status. Maury County has the largest proportion of less than highschool in poverty at 29% of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Maury County shows it has a households with public assistance of 13.3% which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Lewis County which shows a households with public assistance of 20.2% (52.1% larger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Maury County shows it has a the gini index of 43.7% which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area.

Maury County Work Commute Charts

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Maury County has the percentage of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am the second smallest in terms of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am of all the other counties in the local area at 5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 11am to 12noon at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Maury County has the smallest proportion of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes at 2% of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the metro area in order of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 9% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 20 to 24 minutes at 14% of the total and is ranked #1.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Maury County shows it has an average commute time of 29 which is the third most average commute time of all other counties in the greater Maury County region. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Maury County indicates average commute time in minutes for men 25.4% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Maury County has the percentage of no vehicle available the second smallest in terms of no vehicle available of all the other counties in the area at 1% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of 1 vehicle available at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the second smallest in terms of no vehicle available of all the other counties in the metro area as measured by 5 or more vehicles available at 5% of the total. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Maury County depicts it has a people who both work and live in the same city of 40% which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Lewis County which depicts a people who both work and live in the same city of 63% (57.4% larger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 42%, Maury County is only about 4.3% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Tennessee, people who both work and live in the same city of 57%, Maury County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Maury County Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Maury County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $77,560 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations category. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Maury County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $55,980 for the management, business, and financial occupations aggregate. The table in Figure 48, shows Maury County employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Maury County Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Maury County shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 58% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses classification.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Maury County depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 29% for the self employed in construction grouping.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Maury County shows it has an average annual self employment income of $31,499 which is the smallest in terms of average annual self employment income of all the other counties in the area. The county with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Williamson County which depicts an average annual self employment income of $55,416 (75.9% larger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $37,819, Maury County is about 20.1% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of Tennessee, average annual self employment income of $37,481, Maury County is about 19.0% smaller.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Maury County shows total number of self-employed men about twice as large as the total number of self-employed women.