HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisplay - Jobs/EconomyKey Goals*
• Foster a balanced. diversified &
sustainable local economy
• Value education
• Strengthen Marine Trades /
Historic District
• Support small scale businesses
• Year round tourism
• Adequate Land & Infrastructure
• Responsive, efficient permitting
("1996 Comprehensive Man)
Families are Struggling
Families with kids below the poverty level
• Washington State = 14.6% _
• Port Townsend = 23.6%
City income is comparatively low.
Wages and salaries as percent of personal
income is comparatively low
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Employment
Great Recession hit hard.
Employment, incomes and public
revenues are slow to recover
15% net loss
in County employment
(2006 - 2012)
Countywide unemployment has increased
and is 33% higher than the rest of the State
2007 201d
Jefferson County 4.8% 8.1%
Washingmn State 6.14:
High percentage of service sector
jobs = low median wage.
County = $19.33
State = $22.09
High % of Self-employed
• Port Townsend = 27%
• Jefferson County = 25%
• Washington State = 10%
Median Household Income (2013)
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Wages and salaries as percent of personal
income is comparatively low
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Employment
Great Recession hit hard.
Employment, incomes and public
revenues are slow to recover
15% net loss
in County employment
(2006 - 2012)
Countywide unemployment has increased
and is 33% higher than the rest of the State
2007 201d
Jefferson County 4.8% 8.1%
Washingmn State 6.14:
High percentage of service sector
jobs = low median wage.
County = $19.33
State = $22.09
High % of Self-employed
• Port Townsend = 27%
• Jefferson County = 25%
• Washington State = 10%