Montgomery County Has Sunk in Terms of Home Ownership by 1.7%, From 2000 to 2010

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Parent Category: Ohio

Category: Montgomery County, OH

According to the 2010 Census, Montgomery County, Ohio decreased in number of dwellings by 6,332, or 3%, (since the 2000 census), during the same time, the State of Ohio increased in total real estate dwellings by 344,457, or 7%.

When compared to the United States, Montgomery County has a low amount of unoccupied residential real estate. 30,832, or 12.1%, of housing units are currently vacant in Montgomery County, Ohio. Within these 30,832 vacant properties, 13.7% are listed to be sold, while 40.1% are properties that are available for rent.

Between 2000 and 2010, residential properties occupied by owners in Montgomery County have decreased by 1.7%. According to the 2010 Census, there were 141,022 (63.0%) owner-occupied housing units, while there were 82,921 (37.0%) housing units were being rented. Montgomery County has a greater portion properties rented than the State of Ohio, which saw 32.4% of units occupied by renters.

When compared to all counties across the US, Montgomery County has a high level of housing units that are minority-owned. 17.5% of housing units are owned by minorities in Montgomery County; while in the US 21.7% and in the State of Ohio 10.2% of homes are owned by minorities.

Native Hawaiian reported being renters the highest percent in Montgomery County. 57.8% the Native Hawaiian Census group reported renting in 2010.

Datasource:  U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. For more information, please visit the US Census website or visit our Request Census Data section and file a request.

In Montgomery County, Ohio, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 41,118 jobs between 2005 and 2010.

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Parent Category: Ohio

Category: Montgomery County, OH

In Montgomery County, Ohio, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 41,118 jobs between 2005 and 2010.

Given the 213 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 61 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years and 152 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the elementary and secondary schools industry has grown the most with 11,596 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in elementary and secondary schools makes up 45.9% percent of the total growth in Montgomery County, Ohio between the years of 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Growing Industries
1. Elementary and secondary schools (+11596)
2. Home health care services (+1421)
3. Software publishers (+1179)
4. Other general merchandise stores (+1079)
5. Other amusement and recreation industries (+1078)

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 5,516 jobs during the period. The employment lost in motor vehicle parts manufacturing make up 11.4% percent of the total employment decline in Montgomery County, Ohio between the years of 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (-5,516)
2. Employment services (-3,589)
3. Department stores (-2,359)
4. Traveler accommodation (-1,746)
5. Printing and related support activities (-1,720)

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).