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783 <br /> <br /> Executive Summary <br /> <br />Introduction <br /> <br />This report first presents population growth in the Northeast Texas Region. The Chart below <br />shows changes in population back to 1970 for three counties: Hopkins; Hunt, and Lamar. As <br />shown in the Chart, growth has been remarkable in Hunt County since 1990. Additionally, <br />Hopkins and Lamar experienced some growth during the same period. Growth rates from 1980 <br />to 2000 for the three counties totaled: Hopkins 10.8%, Hunt 19%, and Lamar 10.4%. <br /> <br /> Population Growth in the Northeast Texas Region <br /> <br /> <br /> CHART <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Executive Summary <br /> <br />The analysis of the Lamar County labor force leads to several conclusions: the area has <br />an older, highly skilled, and well-educated labor pool; the majority of unemployed will <br />work for under $15 per hour; and has a good supply of available part-time and shift <br />labor. The rationale for this conclusion is discussed throughout the study. <br /> <br />The data collected in the surveys displays many characteristics of the work force (defined as <br />anyone willing and able to work; and between the ages of 16 and 75). The following <br />percentages used in the summary reflect the percent of respondents for Lamar County (n=350) <br />and the Northeast Texas Region (n=1,175). <br /> <br />The study defines the Northeast Texas Region as the entire call area: Delta, Hunt, Hopkins, and <br />Lamar Counties. <br /> <br /> <br />