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Did you know that until 1729 North Carolina and South Carolina were one territory known as the Province of Carolina? This week we are discussing North Carolina employment background check information, North Carolina crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About North Carolina*

North Carolina Population and Age Distribution. The estimated North Carolina population was 9.8 million. The median age was 37.8 years. 23% of the population was under the age of 18, and 14% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $45,150. The total number of households was 3,731,325 with an average of 2.55 people.

North Carolina Employment and Unemployment Rate. 55.3% of the North Carolina population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 40th in the nation. The North Carolina unemployment rate is 10.8% which was ranked 9th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in North Carolina were as follows: 253,999 (6%) were self-employed, 634,163 (14.9%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 3,373,485 (79%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in North Carolina were: Educational Services and Health Care (23.7%), Manufacturing (12.5%), Retail (11.8%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (9.9%), and Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (9.6%).

North Carolina Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in North Carolina’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (35.6%), Sales and Office (23.5%), Service (18%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (13.2%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (9.7%).

North Carolina Health Insurance Coverage. 83% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (17% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 63% had private coverage and 32% had public coverage.

Disability. 13% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of North Carolina reported a disability. The North Carolina disability claim rate was ranked 18th in the country.

For a list of North Carolina counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

North Carolina Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. North Carolina had 34,464 total violent crimes (which ranked 11th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.35% (which ranked it 24th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 479 were murders, 1,984 were forcible rapes, 9,392 were robberies, and 22,609 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. North Carolina had 328,594 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 99,323 were burglaries, 213,151 were larceny/thefts, and 16,120 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. North Carolina had the 17th most law enforcement employees per population. North Carolina ranked 17th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more North Carolina crime information, please see the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

North Carolina Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two North Carolina employment background check products: a North Carolina county criminal background check and a North Carolina state criminal background check.

The North Carolina state criminal background check includes a North Carolina corrections background check, NC Administrator of Courts (NC AOC), a sex offender record search of North Carolina as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls historical and current felony and gross misdemeanor conviction records. The North Carolina state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our North Carolina criminal background check webpage.

The North Carolina county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments from the NC Superior Courts and NC District Courts over the past seven years. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

Other North Carolina employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About North Carolina” data is from 2011. “North Carolina Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that New York City has a city population of over 8 million which is the most populous city in the United States? This week we are discussing New York employment background check information, New York crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About New York*

New York Population and Age Distribution. New York’s estimated population was 19.6 million. The median age was 38.1 years. 22% of the population was under the age of 18, and 14% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income in New York State. The median income of households was $56,448. The total number of households was 7,238,922 with an average of 2.62 people.

New York Employment and Unemployment Rate. 57.5% of the New York population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 31 st in the nation. The New York unemployment rate is 9.2% which was ranked 20th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in New York State were as follows: 546,048 (6%) were self-employed, 1,435,487 (15.8%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 7,106,578 (78.1%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five New York Industries. The top five industries by percent in New York were: Educational Services and Health Care (27.3%), Retail (11.2%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (11.2%), Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (9.4%), and Finance, Insurance Real Estate, Rental/Leasing (8%).

New York Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in New York’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (38.5%), Sales and Office (24.2%), Service (20.3%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (9.7%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (7.3%).

New York Health Insurance Coverage. 89% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (11% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 65% had private coverage and 35% had public coverage.

New York State Disability. 11% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of New York reported a disability. The New York disability claim rate was ranked 40th in the country.

For a list of New York counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

New York Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. New York had 79,610 total violent crimes (which ranked 4th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.41% (which ranked it 20th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 684 were murders, 2,848 were forcible rapes, 28,655 were robberies, and 47,423 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. New York had 376,140 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 64,553 were burglaries, 294,239 were larceny/thefts, and 17,348 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. New York had the 5th most law enforcement employees per population. New York ranked 5th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more New York crime information, please see the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (NY DCJS).

New York Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two New York employment background check products: a New York county criminal background check and a New York state criminal background check.

The New York county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments over the past seven years from the NY County and Supreme courts. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

The New York statewide criminal background check by the Office of Court Administrators (OCA) will return convictions and open cases from the NY County Courts and NY City Courts. All New York City Boroughs (Bronx, Kings / Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Richmond / Staten Island) are included. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $89.95.

The New York state criminal background check includes a New York corrections background check, a sex offender record search of New York as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls historical felony conviction records only. The New York state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our New York criminal background check webpage.

Other New York employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About New York” data is from 2011. “New York Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that New Mexico has the world’s first commercial spaceport? It is called the New Mexico Spaceport Authority and is located in Las Cruces, NM. This week we are discussing New Mexico employment background check information, New Mexico crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About New Mexico*

New Mexico Population and Age Distribution. New Mexico’s estimated population was 2.1 million. The median age was 36.8 years. 25% of the population was under the age of 18, and 14% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $42,558. The total number of households was 764,996 with an average of 2.67 people.

New Mexico Employment and Unemployment Rate. 53.5% of the New Mexico population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 46th in the nation. The New Mexico unemployment rate is 10.3% which was ranked 11th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in New Mexico were as follows: 59,295 (6.8%) were self-employed, 195,797 (22.5%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 613,601 (70.5%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in New Mexico were: Educational Services and Health Care (26.1%), Retail (11.3%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (10.6%), Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (10.6%), and Public Administration (7.9%).

New Mexico Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in New Mexico’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (35.6%), Sales and Office (23.5%), Service (20.6%), Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (11.2%), and Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (9.1%).

New Mexico Health Insurance Coverage. 82% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (18% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 55% had private coverage and 38% had public coverage.

Disability. 15% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of New Mexico reported a disability. The New Mexico disability claim rate was ranked 10th in the country.

For a list of New Mexico counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

New Mexico Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. New Mexico had 11,660 total violent crimes (which ranked 29th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.56% (which ranked it 5th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 116 were murders, 957 were forcible rapes, 1,847 were robberies, and 8,740 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. New Mexico had 75,094 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 21,384 were burglaries, 48,247 were larceny/thefts, and 5,463 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. New Mexico had the 29th most law enforcement employees per population. New Mexico ranked 27th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more New Mexico crime information, please see the New Mexico Judicial Information Division (JID).

New Mexico Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two New Mexico employment background check products: a New Mexico county criminal background check and a New Mexico state criminal background check.

The New Mexico state criminal background check includes a New Mexico corrections background check, NM administrator of the courts, a sex offender record search of New Mexico as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The New Mexico Administrator of the Courts pulls felony and misdemeanor records from the Magistrate and District Courts. The corrections background check pulls current and historical felony and misdemeanor New Mexico conviction records of inmates. The New Mexico state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our New Mexico criminal background check webpage.

The New Mexico county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments over the past seven years from the NM District Courts, NM Magistrate Courts and Metro Courts of Bernalillo. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

Other New Mexico employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About New Mexico” data is from 2011. “New Mexico Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that New Jersey is also known as the Garden State? This week we are discussing New Jersey employment background check information, New Jersey crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About New Jersey*

New Jersey Population and Age Distribution. New Jersey’s estimated population was 8.9 million. The median age was 39.4 years. 23% of the population was under the age of 18, and 14% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $69,667. The total number of households was 3,198,799 with an average of 2.71 people.

New Jersey Employment and Unemployment Rate. 59.4% of the New Jersey population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 21 st in the nation. The New Jersey unemployment rate is 10.1% which was ranked 13th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in New Jersey were as follows: 204,574 (4.9%) were self-employed, 589,307 (14%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 3,407,080 (81%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in New Jersey were: Educational Services and Health Care (23.7%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (12.8%), Retail (11.4%), Manufacturing (8.7%), Finance, Insurance Real Estate, Rental/Leasing (8.6%).

New Jersey Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in New Jersey’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (40.3%), Sales and Office (25.3%), Service (16.8%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (10.5%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (7.2%).

New Jersey Health Insurance Coverage. 87% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (13% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 71% had private coverage and 27% had public coverage.

Disability. 10% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of New Jersey reported a disability. The New Jersey disability claim rate was ranked 49th in the country.

For a list of New Jersey counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

New Jersey Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. New Jersey had 25,727 total violent crimes (which ranked 17th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.29% (which ranked it 32nd among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 388 were murders, 1,035 were forcible rapes, 11,385 were robberies, and 12,919 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. New Jersey had 181,481 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 42,338 were burglaries, 122,662 were larceny/thefts, and 16,481 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. New Jersey had the 3rd most law enforcement employees per population. New Jersey ranked 3rd in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more New Jersey crime information, please see the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Office of the Attorney General Criminal History Record Information (CHRI).

New Jersey Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two New Jersey employment background check products: a New Jersey county criminal background check and a New Jersey state criminal background check.

The New Jersey state criminal background check includes a New Jersey corrections background check, a New Jersey courts background check, a sex offender record search of New Jersey as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The NJ courts background check pulls current and historical felony and misdemeanor court records. The New Jersey state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our New Jersey criminal background check webpage.

The New Jersey county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments over the past seven years from the NJ Superior courts. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

Other New Jersey employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About New Jersey” data is from 2011. “New Jersey Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that New Hampshire has the first primary in the U.S. presidential election cycle? The Iowa caucus is before the New Hampshire primary, but it is an electoral event. This week we are discussing New Hampshire employment background check information, New Hampshire crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About New Hampshire*

New Hampshire Population and Age Distribution. New Hampshire’s estimated population was 1.3 million. The median age was 41.9 years. 21% of the population was under the age of 18, and 15% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $63,280. The total number of households was 519,137 with an average of 2.47 people.

New Hampshire Employment and Unemployment Rate. 64.1% of the New Hampshire population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 6th in the nation. The New Hampshire unemployment rate is 6.5% which was ranked 44th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in New Hampshire were as follows: 50,648 (7.3%) were self-employed, 94,594 (13.7%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 546,146 (78.9%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in New Hampshire were: Educational Services and Health Care (24.5%), Manufacturing (12.5%), Retail (12.4%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (10.3%), and Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (8.9%).

New Hampshire Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in New Hampshire’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (39.9%), Sales and Office (24%), Service (16.2%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (10.9%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (9.1%).

New Hampshire Health Insurance Coverage. 89% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (11% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 75% had private coverage and 27% had public coverage.

Disability. 12% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of New Hampshire reported a disability. The New Hampshire disability claim rate was ranked 30th in the country.

For a list of New Hampshire counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

New Hampshire Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. New Hampshire had 2,481 total violent crimes (which ranked 48th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.19% (which ranked it 50th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 15 were murders, 449 were forcible rapes, 472 were robberies, and 1,545 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. New Hampshire had 30,693 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 5,444 were burglaries, 24,226 were larceny/thefts, and 1,023 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. New Hampshire had the 34th most law enforcement employees per population. New Hampshire ranked 28th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more New Hampshire crime information, please see the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Criminal History Record Information (CHRI).

New Hampshire Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two New Hampshire employment background check products: a New Hampshire county criminal background check and a New Hampshire state criminal background check.

The New Hampshire state criminal background check includes a New Hampshire corrections background check, a sex offender record search of New Hampshire as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls from records of currently incarcerated inmates. The New Hampshire state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our New Hampshire criminal background check webpage.

The New Hampshire county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments from the Superior courts over the past seven years. The results are provided within seven to fourteen business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

Other New Hampshire employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About New Hampshire” data is from 2011. “New Hampshire Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that Nevada is the fourth largest gold producer in the world? This week we are discussing Nevada employment background check information, Nevada crime data, and other general NV state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Nevada*

Nevada Population and Age Distribution. Nevada’s estimated population was 2.8 million. The median age was 36.8 years. 24% of the population was under the age of 18, and 13% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $49,760. The total number of households was 1,006,605 with an average of 2.7 people.

Nevada Employment and Unemployment Rate. 56.8% of the Nevada population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 35th in the nation. The Nevada unemployment rate is 12.3% which was ranked 1st in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in Nevada were as follows: 64,674 (5.3%) were self-employed, 153,078 (12.4%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 1,011,282 (82.2%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in Nevada were: Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (25.9%), Educational Services and Health Care (15.2%), Retail (12.1%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (11.2%), and Construction (6%).

Nevada Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Nevada’s private sector were: Service (28.1%), Business, Science, and Arts (27.1%), Sales and Office (26.1%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (9.9%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (8.8%).

Nevada Health Insurance Coverage. 78% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (22% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 62% had private coverage and 26% had public coverage.

Disability. 12% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Nevada reported a disability. The Nevada disability claim rate was ranked 24th in the country.

For a list of Nevada counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

Nevada Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Nevada had 16,763 total violent crimes (which ranked 23rd in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.61% (which ranked it 3rd among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 124 were murders, 931 were forcible rapes, 4,918 were robberies, and 10,790 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Nevada had 77,510 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 22,120 were burglaries, 45,372 were larceny/thefts, and 10,018 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Nevada had the 16th most law enforcement employees per population. Nevada ranked 32nd in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Nevada crime information, please see the Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Nevada Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two Nevada employment background check products: a Nevada county criminal background check and a Nevada state criminal background check.

The Nevada state criminal background check includes a Nevada corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Nevada as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls records of current inmates and those released in the past year and a half. The Nevada state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our Nevada criminal background check webpage.

The Nevada county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments over the past seven years from the Nevada District and Justice courts. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

Other Nevada employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About Nevada” data is from 2011. “Nevada Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that Nebraska is a state that is in both the Midwest and the Great Plains? This week we are discussing Nebraska employment background check information, Nebraska crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Nebraska*

Nebraska Population and Age Distribution. Nebraska’s estimated population was 1.9 million. The median age was 36.3 years. 25% of the population was under the age of 18, and 14% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $50,723. The total number of households was 733,570 with an average of 2.46 people.

Nebraska Employment and Unemployment Rate. 66.3% of the Nebraska population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 2nd in the nation. The Nebraska unemployment rate is 5.3% which was ranked 49th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in Nebraska were as follows: 69,244 (7.2%) were self-employed, 140,051 (14.6%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 745,199 (77.9%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in Nebraska were: Educational Services and Health Care (23.3%), Retail (11.6%), Manufacturing (11.1%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (8.2%), and Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (8.1%).

Nebraska Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Nebraska’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (35.4%), Sales and Office (24.1%), Service (17.1%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (13.2%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (10.3%).

Nebraska Health Insurance Coverage. 89% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (11% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 74% had private coverage and 27% had public coverage.

Disability. 11% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Nebraska reported a disability. The Nebraska disability claim rate was ranked 44th in the country.

For a list of Nebraska counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

Nebraska Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Nebraska had 4,814 total violent crimes (which ranked 41st in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.26% (which ranked it 39th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 53 were murders, 711 were forcible rapes, 1,130 were robberies, and 2,920 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Nebraska had 51,118 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 8,735 were burglaries, 38,236 were larceny/thefts, and 4,147 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Nebraska had the 37th most law enforcement employees per population. Nebraska ranked 38th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Nebraska crime information, please see the Nebraska Judicial Branch JUSTICE Case Search.

Nebraska Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two Nebraska employment background check products: a Nebraska county criminal background check and a Nebraska state criminal background check.

The Nebraska county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments over the past seven years from the Nebraska County and District Courts. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

The Nebraska state criminal background check includes a Nebraska corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Nebraska as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls felony and gross misdemeanor conviction records (current and historical). The Nebraska state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our Nebraska criminal background check webpage.

Other Nebraska employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About Nebraska” data is from 2011. “Nebraska Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that Montana became a state of the United States in 1889, 23 years after a failed bid for statehood in 1866? This week we are discussing Montana employment background check information, Montana crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Montana*

Montana Population and Age Distribution. Montana’s estimated population was 1 million. The median age was 40.2 years. 22% of the population was under the age of 18, and 16% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $45,076. The total number of households was 408,938 with an average of 2.39 people.

Montana Employment and Unemployment Rate. 59.6% of the Montana population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 19th in the nation. The Montana unemployment rate is 7.2% which was ranked 38th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in Montana were as follows: 43,883 (9.1%) were self-employed, 90,797 (18.8%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 345,860 (71.6%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in Montana were: Educational Services and Health Care (22.8%), Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (11.9%), Retail (11.7%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (8.8%),and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (8.1%).

Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Montana’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (36.5%), Sales and Office (22.4%), Service (19.2%), Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (12.3%), and Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (9.6%).

Montana Health Insurance Coverage. 82% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (18% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 64% had private coverage and 32% had public coverage.

Disability. 13% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Montana reported a disability. The Montana disability claim rate was ranked 21st in the country.

For a list of Montana counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

Montana Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Montana had 2,736 total violent crimes (which ranked 45th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.27% (which ranked it 36th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 27 were murders, 379 were forcible rapes, 191 were robberies, and 2,139 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Montana had 25,970 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 3,894 were burglaries, 20,387 were larceny/thefts, and 1,689 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Montana had the 36th most law enforcement employees per population. Montana ranked 37th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Montana crime information, please see the Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation Criminal History Online Public Record Search (CHOPRS) website.

Montana Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two Montana employment background check products: a Montana county criminal background check and a Montana state criminal background check.

The Montana state criminal background check includes a Montana corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Montana as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls current and historical felony and gross misdemeanor conviction records. The Montana state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our Montana criminal background check webpage.

The Montana county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments from the district courts, limited jurisdiction court, and justice courts over the past seven years. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

Other Montana employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About Montana” data is from 2011. “Montana Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that the Missouri Territory was acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803? This week we are discussing Missouri employment background check information, Missouri crime data, and other general state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Missouri*

Missouri Population and Age Distribution. Missouri’s estimated population was 6 million. The median age was 38.2 years. 23% of the population was under the age of 18, and 15% was 65 years and over.

Median Household Income. The median income of households was $45,321. The total number of households was 2,359,135 with an average of 2.48 people.

Missouri Employment and Unemployment Rate. 57.9% of the Missouri population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 29th in the nation. The Missouri unemployment rate is 8.6% which was ranked 27th in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in Missouri were as follows: 164,113 (5.9%) were self-employed, 355,790 (12.9%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 2,239,703 (81%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in Missouri were: Educational Services and Health Care (24.3%), Retail (12.1%), Manufacturing (11.6%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (9.3%), and Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (9.3%).

Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Missouri’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (34.5%), Sales and Office (25%), Service (18.2%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (13.6%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (8.7%).

Missouri Health Insurance Coverage. 86% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (14% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 68% had private coverage and 31% had public coverage.

Disability. 14% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Missouri reported a disability. The Missouri disability claim rate was ranked 11th in the country.

For a list of Missouri counties, cities, towns, and county court houses, click here.

Missouri Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Missouri had 27,155 total violent crimes (which ranked 14th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.45% (which ranked it 14th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 389 were murders, 1,511 were forcible rapes, 5,782 were robberies, and 19,473 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Missouri had 199,590 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 42,466 were burglaries, 140,816 were larceny/thefts, and 16,308 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Missouri had the 18th most law enforcement employees per population. Missouri ranked 16th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Missouri crime information, please see the Missouri Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division website.

Missouri Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two Missouri employment background check products: a Missouri county criminal background check and a Missouri state criminal background check.

The Missouri state criminal background check includes a Missouri corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Missouri as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls from records of inmates, probationers and parolees. The Missouri state criminal background check is “instant” and results are received within seconds of placing an order. The price of this product is only $24.95. For the full description, please visit our Missouri criminal background check webpage.

The Missouri county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments from the circuit courts over the past seven years. The results are provided within one to three business days. The cost of this product is $24.95.

Other Missouri employment background check products include an instant national criminal background check that searches 46 states and D.C. (this product is $59.95) and a 3-state criminal background check (this product is $39.90).

*Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and FBI. “About Missouri” data is from 2011. “Missouri Crime Data” data is from 2012.