Did you know in 1521, Francisco Gordillo from Spain was the first European to land in what is now present day South Carolina? This week we are discussing South Carolina employment background check information, SC crime data, and other general South Carolina state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About South Carolina*

South Carolina Population and Age Distribution. South Carolina’s estimated population was 4.7 million. The median age was 38.3 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 $43,107. The total number of households was 1,787,340 with an average of 2.57 people.

South Carolina Employment and Unemployment Rate. 53.4% of the South Carolina population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 47th in the nation. The South Carolina unemployment rate is 11.2% which was ranked 6th in the country.

Types of South Carolina Employers. The types of employers in South Carolina were as follows: 109,309 (5.4%) were self-employed, 318,230 (15.9%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 1,577,325 (78.6%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five South Carolina Industries. The top five industries by percent in South Carolina were: Educational Services and Health Care (21.4%), Manufacturing (13.8%), Retail (12%), Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (10.9%), and Professional/Administrative/Scientific (9.7%).

South Carolina Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in South Carolina’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (32.8%), Sales and Office (25%), Service (18.4%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (14.7%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (9.1%).

South Carolina Health Insurance Coverage. 83% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (17% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 62% had private coverage and 34% had public coverage.

Disability. 14% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of South Carolina reported a disability. The South Carolina disability claim rate was ranked 12th in the country.

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

South Carolina Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. South Carolina had 26,397 total violent crimes (which ranked 16th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.25% (which ranked it 40th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 324 were murders, 1,679 were forcible rapes, 4,489 were robberies, and 19,905 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. South Carolina had 180,550 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 45,086 were burglaries, 122,263 were larceny/thefts, and 13,201 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. South Carolina had the 22nd most law enforcement employees per population. South Carolina ranked 20th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more South Carolina crime information, please see the South Carolina Judicial Department Case Records Search.

South Carolina Employment Background Check Products

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

The South Carolina state criminal background check includes a South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Data, South Carolina County Courts Data, a South Carolina corrections background check, a sex offender record search of South Carolina 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 South 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 South Carolina criminal background check webpage.

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

Other South 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 South Carolina” data is from 2011. “South Carolina Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that the office name of Rhode Island is the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and has the longest name of any U.S. State? This week we are discussing Rhode Island employment background check information, RI crime data, and other general Rhode Island state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Rhode Island*

Rhode Island Population and Age Distribution. Rhode Island’s estimated population was 1.1 million. The median age was 39.8 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 $54,554. The total number of households was 413,083 with an average of 2.44 people.

Rhode Island Employment and Unemployment Rate. 59.6% of the Rhode Island population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 20th in the nation. The Rhode Island unemployment rate is 9.4% which was ranked 18th in the country.

Types of Rhode Island Employers. The types of employers in Rhode Island were as follows: 27,305 (5.3%) were self-employed, 67,463 (13.2%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 417,620 (81.4%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Rhode Island Industries. The top five industries by percent in Rhode Island were: Educational Services and Health Care (27%), Retail (11.9%), Manufacturing (11.4%), Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (10.6%), and Professional/Administrative/Scientific (9.6%).

Rhode Island Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Rhode Island’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (35.8%), Sales and Office (24.3%), Service (20.6%), Natural Resources, Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (11.5%), and Construction, and Maintenance (7.7%).

Rhode Island Health Insurance Coverage. 89% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (11% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 70% had private coverage and 31% had public coverage.

Disability. 13% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Rhode Island reported a disability. The Rhode Island disability claim rate was ranked 22nd in the country.

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

Rhode Island Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Rhode Island had 2,651 total violent crimes (which ranked 47th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.27% (which ranked it 35th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 34 were murders, 288 were forcible rapes, 713 were robberies, and 1,616 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Rhode Island had 27,017 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 5,949 were burglaries, 18,440 were larceny/thefts, and 2,628 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Rhode Island had the 31st most law enforcement employees per population. Rhode Island ranked 21st in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Rhode Island crime information, please see the Rhode Island Judiciary District Court website.

Rhode Island Employment Background Check Products

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

The Rhode Island state criminal background check includes a Rhode Island corrections background check, RI Administrator of the Courts Data, a sex offender record search of Rhode Island as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls from records of those under the supervision of the RI DOC. The Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island criminal background check webpage.

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

Other Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island” data is from 2011. “Rhode Island Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know Puerto Rico was claimed by Christopher Columbus for Spain during his second voyage to the Americas in 1493 and remained a Spanish colony until 1898? This week we are discussing Puerto Rico employment background check information, PR crime data, and other general Puerto Rico state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Puerto Rico*

Puerto Rico Population and Age Distribution. Puerto Rico’s estimated population was 3.7 million. The median age was 37.8 years. 23% 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 $19,429. The total number of households was 1263694 with an average of 2.87 people.

Puerto Rico Employment and Unemployment Rate. 37.4% of the Puerto Rico population over the age of 15 were employed. The Puerto Rico unemployment rate is 17.3%.

Types of Puerto Rico Employers. The types of employers in Puerto Rico were as follows: 93,837 (8.6%) were self-employed, 255,687 (23.4%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 743,633 (67.9%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Puerto Rico Industries. The top five industries by percent in Puerto Rico were: Educational Services and Health Care (22.9%), Retail (13.5%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (9.5%), Manufacturing (9.3%), and Public Administration (9.2%).

Puerto Rico Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Puerto Rico’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (32.1%), Sales and Office (28%), Service (19.9%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (10.3%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (9.7%).

Puerto Rico Health Insurance Coverage. 93% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (7% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 41% had private coverage and 58% had public coverage.

Disability. 21% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Puerto Rico reported a disability. The Puerto Rico disability claim rate was ranked 1st in the country.

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

Puerto Rico Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Puerto Rico had 10,041 total violent crimes (which ranked 32nd in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.20% (which ranked it 48th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 978 were murders, 32 were forcible rapes, 6,298 were robberies, and 2,733 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Puerto Rico had 51,679 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 15,287 were burglaries, 30,545 were larceny/thefts, and 5,847 were motor vehicle thefts.

For more Puerto Rico crime information, please see the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers one Puerto Rico employment background check product: a Puerto Rico county criminal background check.

The Puerto Rico county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and some traffic cases. The Puerto Rico municipality criminal check covers deferred judgments over the past seven years. The Puerto Rico county criminal check results are provided within seven to fourteen business days. Additional information such as a release form, place of birth, and/or mothers last name may be requested. The cost of this product is $24.95. For the full description, please visit our Puerto Rico criminal background check webpage.

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

Did you know that prior to Washington D.C. being the home of the U.S. Capital, it was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1790 to 1800? This week we are discussing Pennsylvania employment background check information, PA crime data, and other general Pennsylvania state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Pennsylvania*

Pennsylvania Population and Age Distribution. Pennsylvania’s estimated population was 12.8 million. The median age was 40.5 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 $51,230. The total number of households was 4,958,249 with an average of 2.49 people.

Pennsylvania Employment and Unemployment Rate. 57.2% of the Pennsylvania population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 33rd in the nation. The Pennsylvania unemployment rate is 8.9% which was ranked 22nd in the country.

Types of Pennsylvania Employers. The types of employers in Pennsylvania were as follows: 303,973 (5.1%) were self-employed, 657,264 (11.1%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 4,960,839 (83.6%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Pennsylvania Industries. The top five industries by percent in Pennsylvania were: Educational Services and Health Care (26.2%), Manufacturing (12.3%), Retail (11.8%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (9.7%), and Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (8.3%).

Pennsylvania Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Pennsylvania’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (36.3%), Sales and Office (24.4%), Service (17.7%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (13.4%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (8.2%).

Pennsylvania Health Insurance Coverage. 90% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (10% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 72% had private coverage and 32% had public coverage.

Disability. 13% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Pennsylvania reported a disability. The Pennsylvania disability claim rate was ranked 16th in the country.

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

Pennsylvania Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Pennsylvania had 44,503 total violent crimes (which ranked 7th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.35% (which ranked it 25th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 685 were murders, 3,327 were forcible rapes, 15,673 were robberies, and 24,818 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Pennsylvania had 276,496 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 56,859 were burglaries, 204,609 were larceny/thefts, and 15,028 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Pennsylvania had the 27th most law enforcement employees per population. Pennsylvania ranked 9th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Pennsylvania crime information, please see the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PACH) website.

Pennsylvania Employment Background Check Products

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

The Pennsylvania state criminal background check includes a Pennsylvania Common Pleas Courts Data, Pennsylvania Magisterial Courts, Philadelphia Municipal Courts, a Pennsylvania corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Pennsylvania as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls from records of currently residing in a Pennsylvania correctional institution or under the supervision of the PA DOC. The Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania criminal background check webpage.

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

Other Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania” data is from 2011. “Pennsylvania Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that in 1859 Oregon became the 33rd U.S. State? The Oregon Territory was created 11 years prior, in 1848. This week we are discussing Oregon employment background check information, OR crime data, and other general Oregon state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Oregon*

Oregon Population and Age Distribution. Oregon’s estimated population was 3.9 million. The median age was 38.9 years. 22% 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 $49,161. The total number of households was 1,516,957 with an average of 2.51 people.

Oregon Employment and Unemployment Rate. 55.4% of the Oregon population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 39th in the nation. The Oregon unemployment rate is 11.0% which was ranked 8th in the country.

Types of OregonEmployers. The types of employers in Oregon were as follows: 138,131 (7.9%) were self-employed, 239,990 (13.8%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 1,357,949 (78.1%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Oregon Industries. The top five industries by percent in Oregon were: Educational Services and Health Care (23.3%), Retail (12%), Manufacturing (11.5%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (10.7%), and Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (10%).

Oregon Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Oregon’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (36.1%), Sales and Office (23.9%), Service (19.2%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (12.1%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (8.7%).

Oregon Health Insurance Coverage. 85% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (15% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 66% had private coverage and 32% had public coverage.

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

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

Oregon Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Oregon had 9,653 total violent crimes (which ranked 34th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.25% (which ranked it 41st among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 92 were murders, 1,140 were forcible rapes, 2,413 were robberies, and 6,008 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Oregon had 125,723 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 21,901 were burglaries, 93,619 were larceny/thefts, and 10,203 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Oregon had the 44th most law enforcement employees per population. Oregon ranked 50th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Oregon crime information, please see the Oregon.gov Criminal History Record Checks website of the Oregon Public Records Unit.

Oregon Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two Oregon employment background check products: an Oregon county criminal background check and an Oregon state criminal background check.

The Oregon state criminal background check includes an Oregon Judicial Information Network Criminal Data, Oregon corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Oregon as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls from felony and gross misdemeanor conviction records. The Oregon 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 Oregon criminal background check webpage.

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

Other Oregon 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 Oregon” data is from 2011. “Oregon Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know in 1907 Oklahoma became the 46th state to join the U.S.A? In 1803 the area which is now the State of Oklahoma was part of the Louisiana Purchase from the French and was comprised of the Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. This week we are discussing Oklahoma employment background check information, OK crime data, and other general Oklahoma state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Oklahoma*

Oklahoma Population and Age Distribution. Oklahoma’s estimated population was 3.8 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 $44,312. The total number of households was 1,446,667 with an average of 2.56 people.

Oklahoma Employment and Unemployment Rate. 57.0% of the Oklahoma population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 34th in the nation. The Oklahoma unemployment rate is 6.8% which was ranked 41st in the country.

Types of Oklahoma Employers. The types of employers in Oklahoma were as follows: 109,758 (6.5%) were self-employed, 291,171 (17.2%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 1,290,359 (76.1%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Oklahoma Industries. The top five industries by percent in Oklahoma were: Educational Services and Health Care (22.8%), Retail (11.4%), Manufacturing (9.7%), Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (9.1%), and Professional/Administrative/Scientific (8.2%).

Oklahoma Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Oklahoma’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (32.3%), Sales and Office (24.5%), Service (18.2%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (13.1%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (11.9%).

Oklahoma Health Insurance Coverage. 82% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (18% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 61% had private coverage and 32% had public coverage.

Disability. 15% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Oklahoma reported a disability. The Oklahoma disability claim rate was ranked 8th in the country.

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

Oklahoma Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Oklahoma had 17,902 total violent crimes (which ranked 22nd in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.47% (which ranked it 11th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 216 were murders, 1,588 were forcible rapes, 3,231 were robberies, and 12,867 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Oklahoma had 129,743 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 35,731 were burglaries, 82,448 were larceny/thefts, and 11,564 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Oklahoma had the 24th most law enforcement employees per population. Oklahoma ranked 30th in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Oklahoma crime information, please see the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) State Fingerprint Search website.

Oklahoma Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two Oklahoma employment background check products: an Oklahoma county criminal background check and an Oklahoma state criminal background check.

The Oklahoma state criminal background check includes an Oklahoma county court data, Oklahoma corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Oklahoma as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls felony and misdemeanor conviction records. The Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma criminal background check webpage.

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

Other Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma” data is from 2011. “Oklahoma Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know that the nickname “Buckeye State” comes from the name of the Ohio buckeye tree? This week we are discussing Ohio employment background check information, OH crime data, and other general Ohio state info in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About Ohio*

Ohio Population and Age Distribution. Ohio’s estimated population was 11.5 million. The median age was 39.3 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 $46,829. The total number of households was 4,554,672 with an average of 2.47 people.

Ohio Employment and Unemployment Rate. 57.5% of the Ohio population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 32nd in the nation. The Ohio unemployment rate is 9.1% which was ranked 21st in the country.

Types of Ohio Employers. The types of employers in Ohio were as follows: 267,645 (5.1%) were self-employed, 678,818 (12.8%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 4,331,109 (81.9%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Ohio Industries. The top five industries by percent in Ohio were: Educational Services and Health Care (24.1%), Manufacturing (15.4%), Retail (11.6%), Professional/Administrative/Scientific (9.4%), and Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (9%).

Ohio Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in Ohio’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (34%), Sales and Office (24.5%), Service (18%), Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (15.8%), and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (7.8%).

Ohio Health Insurance Coverage. 89% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (12% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 69% had private coverage and 32% had public coverage.

Disability. 14% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of Ohio reported a disability. The Ohio disability claim rate was ranked 15th in the country.

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

Ohio Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. Ohio had 34,595 total violent crimes (which ranked 10th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.30% (which ranked it 30th among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 495 were murders, 3,658 were forcible rapes, 15,235 were robberies, and 15,207 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. Ohio had 359,883 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 103,421 were burglaries, 236,950 were larceny/thefts, and 19,512 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. Ohio had the 43rd most law enforcement employees per population. Ohio ranked 33rd in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more Ohio crime information, please see the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCI&I).

Ohio Employment Background Check Products

InstantCriminalChecks.com offers two Ohio employment background check products: an Ohio county criminal background check and an Ohio state criminal background check.

The Ohio state criminal background check includes an Ohio Common Pleas court criminal check, Ohio corrections background check, a sex offender record search of Ohio as well as the entire country, and a search of the Most Wanted List. The corrections background check pulls from felony and gross misdemeanor conviction records. The Ohio 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 Ohio criminal background check webpage.

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

Other Ohio 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 Ohio” data is from 2011. “Ohio Crime Data” data is from 2012.

Did you know North Dakota is the fastest growing U.S. state by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? This week we are discussing North Dakota employment background check information, North Dakota crime data, and other general ND state information in our weekly blog series, “Criminal Data and Employment Background Check Information for Your Favorite State”!

About North Dakota*

North Dakota Population and Age Distribution. North Dakota’s estimated population was 0.7 million. The median age was 36.2 years. 22% 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 $53,585. The total number of households was 290,944 with an average of 2.32 people.

North Dakota Employment and Unemployment Rate. 67.6% of the North Dakota population over the age of 15 were employed which ranks 1 st in the nation. The North Dakota unemployment rate is 3.3% which was ranked 51st in the country.

Types of Employers. The types of employers in North Dakota were as follows: 31,839 (8.4%) were self-employed, 64,869 (17.1%) were employed by the federal, state, or local government and 281,090 (74.2%) were employed by the private sector.

Top Five Industries. The top five industries by percent in North Dakota were: Educational Services and Health Care (24.6%), Retail (13.1%), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing/Hunting, and Mining (9.3%), Accommodations/Food Service/Entertainment (7.7%), and Construction (7.1%).

North Dakota Occupations. Occupations for the population employed (over the age of 15) in North Dakota’s private sector were: Business, Science, and Arts (34.2%), Sales and Office (23.2%), Service (17.2%), Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance (13.4%), and Production, Transportation, and Material Moving (12%).

North Dakota Health Insurance Coverage. 90% of the civilian non-institutionalized population had health insurance coverage (10% had no coverage). Of those with coverage, 80% had private coverage and 23% had public coverage.

Disability. 11% of the civilian non-institutionalized population of North Dakota reported a disability. The North Dakota disability claim rate was ranked 45th in the country.

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

North Dakota Crime Data*

Total Violent Crimes. North Dakota had 1,712 total violent crimes (which ranked 49th in the nation) and with a violent crime rate of 0.24% (which ranked it 42nd among all the states including DC & PR). Of the total number of violent crimes, 28 were murders, 272 were forcible rapes, 131 were robberies, and 1,281 were aggravated assaults.

Property Crime. North Dakota had 14,063 total property crimes. Of the total number of property crimes, 2,377 were burglaries, 10,535 were larceny/thefts, and 1,151 were motor vehicle thefts.

Law Enforcement. North Dakota had the 35th most law enforcement employees per population. North Dakota ranked 31st in the nation for the most police officers per population.

For more North Dakota crime information, please see the North Dakota State Court website.

North Dakota Employment Background Check Products

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The North Dakota county criminal background check will return felony and misdemeanor convictions and deferred judgments from the 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 Dakota 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 Dakota” data is from 2011. “North Dakota Crime Data” data is from 2012.

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.