Industry Affiliation for Rockdale County, GA

Rockdale County – Industry Affiliation

The array of different industries in a county significantly impacts its economy in various ways, contributing to economic stability, growth, and resilience. Here are some key effects:

Economic Stability and Resilience
- Diversification Reduces Risk: A county with a diverse range of industries is less vulnerable to economic shocks. If one industry faces a downturn, others can help stabilize the economy.
- Resilience to Market Fluctuations: Different industries often respond differently to market conditions. For example, while manufacturing might decline during a recession, healthcare or education might remain stable.
Job Creation and Employment
- Variety of Employment Opportunounties: A mix of industries provides a wide range of job opportunounties, catering to different skill sets and education levels.
- Reduced Unemployment: Diversification helps maintain lower unemployment rates, as job losses in one sector can be offset by gains in another.
Innovation and Competitiveness
- Cross-Industry Collaboration: Different industries can foster innovation through collaboration. For example, technology companies working with healthcare providers can lead to advancements in medical technology.
- Attracting Talent: A diverse industrial base attracts a skilled workforce, enhancing the county's competitiveness and ability to innovate.
Economic Growth and Development
- Increased GDP: A variety of industries contribute to the county's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driving overall economic growth.
- Infrastructure Development: The presence of multiple industries often leads to better infrastructure, such as transportation, utilounties, and communication networks, which further supports economic activounties.
Tax Revenue and Public Services
- Higher Tax Revenue: A diverse industrial base generates more tax revenue from different sources, including corporate taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes.
- Funding for Public Services: Increased tax revenue allows the county to invest in public services like education, healthcare, and public safety, improving the quality of life for residents.
Attracting Investment
- Investor Confidence: A diversified economy is more attractive to investors, as it reduces the risk associated with economic downturns in any single industry.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Counties with a variety of industries are more likely to attract FDI, which can further boost economic growth.
Quality of Life
- Variety of Goods and Services: A diverse economy ensures a wide range of goods and services are available to residents, improving their quality of life.
- Cultural and Social Benefits: Different industries often bring cultural and social diversity, enriching the county's cultural landscape and community life.
Environmental Impact
- Sustainable Practices: A mix of industries can promote sustainable practices, as different sectors may adopt varying approaches to environmental responsibility.
- Balanced Resource Use: Diversification can lead to more balanced use of natural resources, reducing the environmental footprint of the county.
Global Connectivity
- Trade and Export Opportunounties: A diverse industrial base enhances a county's ability to engage in international trade, exporting a variety of goods and services.
- Global Networks: Different industries often have global networks, increasing the county's connectivity and integration into the global economy.

In summary, the presence of a diverse array of industries in a county fosters economic stability, growth, and resilience, while also enhancing the quality of life for its residents and attracting investment and talent. This diversification is crucial for sustainable long-term economic development.

A diversification score measures the diversity of the industries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, industry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of economic failure for the county should those limited industries befall a calamity. The industry diversification score for this county is:

10.93

Most common industry excluding Educational Services is:

Wholesale/ Retail

Description	Employed 16 and Over	Agriculture/ Mining/ Construction	Manufacturing	Wholesale/ Retail	Transportation	Information	Finance/ Insurance/ Real Estate	Professional Services	Management Services	Administrative/ Waste Services	Educational Services	Entertainment Services	Other Professional Services	Public Administration

Rockdale County	49,429	4,064	5,368	6,615	4,535	1,046	3,046	3,348	10	2,827	10,053	3,597	1,561	3,359
Georgia (in 000's)	5,634	444	576	768	408	123	360	480	8	274	1,179	482	262	271
National (in 000's)	170,845	14,583	16,949	22,452	10,044	3,190	11,493	13,847	217	7,124	39,934	14,842	8,027	8,142
Gwinnett County	543,321	49,892	47,350	82,046	33,579	12,339	37,436	51,708	1,444	28,898	101,511	48,263	30,572	18,283
DeKalb County	409,570	20,581	24,658	49,734	32,686	14,600	29,152	48,991	809	21,550	90,709	36,720	18,977	20,403
Henry County	136,057	7,608	10,294	18,478	20,374	2,743	6,173	7,231	92	5,945	29,766	10,611	6,695	10,047
Newton County	63,566	5,125	8,156	8,997	5,612	1,429	3,200	3,020	10	3,051	13,661	4,060	3,307	3,938
Walton County	55,422	4,869	6,752	9,187	3,453	802	2,861	3,201	41	2,982	11,794	4,009	2,604	2,867

Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and Over	Diversity Index

Rockdale County	10.93	8.22	10.86	13.38	9.17	2.12	6.16	6.77	0.02	5.72	20.34	7.28	3.16	6.80
Georgia	11.02	7.88	10.22	13.64	7.24	2.18	6.38	8.51	0.15	4.86	20.92	8.55	4.65	4.81
National	11.77	8.54	9.92	13.14	5.88	1.87	6.73	8.11	0.13	4.17	23.37	8.69	4.70	4.77
Gwinnett County	10.69	9.18	8.71	15.10	6.18	2.27	6.89	9.52	0.27	5.32	18.68	8.88	5.63	3.37
DeKalb County	11.24	5.03	6.02	12.14	7.98	3.56	7.12	11.96	0.20	5.26	22.15	8.97	4.63	4.98
Henry County	11.87	5.59	7.57	13.58	14.97	2.02	4.54	5.31	0.07	4.37	21.88	7.80	4.92	7.38
Newton County	11.52	8.06	12.83	14.15	8.83	2.25	5.03	4.75	0.02	4.80	21.49	6.39	5.20	6.20
Walton County	11.84	8.79	12.18	16.58	6.23	1.45	5.16	5.78	0.07	5.38	21.28	7.23	4.70	5.17

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Rockdale County		104.30	106.25	98.13	126.69	97.16	96.58	79.56	13.53	117.63	97.21	85.14	67.90	141.24
Georgia		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		108.29	97.06	96.36	81.18	85.72	105.43	95.20	85.06	85.76	111.72	101.64	101.02	99.05
Gwinnett County		116.49	85.26	110.73	85.34	104.27	107.98	111.78	177.71	109.40	89.30	103.92	120.98	69.94
DeKalb County		63.75	58.90	89.04	110.20	163.66	111.55	140.49	132.08	108.22	105.86	104.89	99.62	103.54
Henry County		70.94	74.02	99.58	206.77	92.56	71.11	62.42	45.21	89.87	104.57	91.24	105.80	153.48
Newton County		102.28	125.53	103.78	121.91	103.21	78.90	55.80	10.52	98.72	102.72	74.72	111.86	128.76
Walton County		111.45	119.19	121.55	86.03	66.44	80.90	67.84	49.47	110.67	101.71	84.63	101.02	107.52

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Rockdale County		96.32	109.47	101.84	156.06	113.34	91.60	83.57	15.90	137.17	87.01	83.76	67.21	142.59
Georgia		92.35	103.03	103.78	123.18	116.65	94.85	105.05	117.56	116.61	89.51	98.39	98.99	100.96
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Gwinnett County		107.58	87.85	114.91	105.12	121.63	102.42	117.42	208.93	127.56	79.93	102.25	119.76	70.61
DeKalb County		58.87	60.69	92.40	135.75	190.92	105.81	147.58	155.27	126.19	94.75	103.20	98.61	104.53
Henry County		65.51	76.27	103.34	254.71	107.97	67.44	65.57	53.16	104.79	93.60	89.77	104.73	154.94
Newton County		94.45	129.34	107.70	150.17	120.40	74.83	58.62	12.37	115.11	91.94	73.52	110.73	129.99
Walton County		102.92	122.81	126.14	105.98	77.50	76.74	71.26	58.15	129.04	91.04	83.26	100.00	108.54

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025