The economic and demographic condition indicators are used to evaluate the community's needs and resources. Certain measures such as poverty rates or mobile home residents may indicate particular needs. The county has experienced relatively high and steady population growth during the past ten years. The population has also changed somewhat as the over age 64 group has increased significantly. The county's housing is dominated by single family and mobile homes.
Mobile homes make up an extraordinary percent of total housing compared to the statewide average.
Income per capita adjusted for inflation has risen steadily through the last ten years. This trend reversed itself and decreased to previous levels. The number of food stamp recipients per 1000 local residents is comparable to the statewide average of 49. The labor force and industrial employment have generally increased over the past ten years. The local unemployment rate has been higher than the state average and the labor force participation rate has been dropping.