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2008 Guam Statistical Yearbook GGGUUUAAAMMM SSSTTTAAATTTIIISSSTTTIIICCCAAALLL YYYEEEAAARRRBBBOOOOOOKKK 222000000888 BBBuuurrreeeaaauuu ooofff SSStttaaatttiiissstttiiicccsss aaannnddd PPPlllaaannnsss OOOfffffiiiccceee ooofff ttthhheee GGGooovvveeerrrnnnooorrr Cover Photo Courtesy of David Burdick 2009 2008 Guam Statistical Yearbook Bureau of Statistics and Plans Office of Governor Felix P. Camacho 2009 THE HONORABLE FELIX P. CAMACHO GOVERNOR OF GUAM THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. CRUZ, M.D. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Bureau of Statistics and Plans Bureau of Planning ALBERTO A. LAMORENA V Government of Guam DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Hafa Adai! I am pleased to present to you the “2008 Guam Statistical Yearbook.” This yearbook presents current and historical trends statistics on the social, economic and the environmental structure of Guam’s economy. Sound information forecasting and understanding the strength and direction of Guam’s economy depend heavily on economic and demographic statistics. As Guam’s economy continues to grow, coupled with the anticipated military buildup and the influx of citizens from the Freely Associated States, it is evident construction and infrastructure development will escalate. Additionally, demands for health care, education, and social services will increase. The Guam Statistical Yearbook serves as a very important instrument in providing useful information needed to support economic diversification and prosperity for our people. This report prepares our government, business and civic leaders with the components needed to efficiently develop direct and long term goals to deal with our island’s needs and boost investment opportunities to local and potential businesses. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many Government of Guam agencies, businesses, and countless others for their contribution in making available critical information for public use. I would also like to express my gratitude to the staff and management of the Bureau of Statistics and Plans for their dedication and hard work in making this publication possible. Dangkulo Na Si Yu’os Ma’ase’, ALBERTO “TONY” A. LAMORENA V Director Bureau of Statistics and Plans ii HOUSING DISTRIBUTION YIGO DEDEDO TAMUNING MONGMONG TOTO MAITE HAGATNA BARRIGADA ASAN SINAJANA MANGILAO PITI CHALAN PAGO ORDOT 2000 Guam Census YONA Block Level SANTA RITA No. Houses 0 - 12 13 - 38 AGAT 39 - 84 TALOFOFO 85 - 154 155 - 248 UMATAC 249 - 419 420 - 768 INARAJAN 2 1 0 2 4Miles Kilometers MERIZO 2 1 0 2 4 6 1 centimeter equals 2,115.441446 meters Map by the Land Use Planning Program Bureau of Statistics & Plans Data Source: Census Bureau iv vi viii Chapter Titles Chapter 1.Climate, Environment and Early Data …………….… 23 Chapter 2.Agriculture and Fishing ………..……………………… 31 Chapter 3.Chamorros in the United States ……………………… 47 Chapter 4.Compact Impact ……………….………...…………… 55 Chapter 5.Consumer Price Index (CPI) ..………………………… 65 Chapter 6.Education ………………………………………………… 79 Chapter 7.Elections ………………………………………………… 93 Chapter 8.Federal Programs ……………………………………… 127 Chapter 9.Financial Sector ……...…..…………………………… 135 Chapter 10.Government Finance and Operations ………………… 141 Chapter 11.Health Care and Vital Statistics ………………………… 167 Chapter 12.Income ………………………….………………………… 183 Chapter 13.Insular Areas Comparisons ……..….………………… 191 Chapter 14.Justice and Crime ……………….……………………… 211 Chapter 15.Labor Force and Employment Indicators …… 225 Chapter 16.Land and Construction ………...…...…………………… 265 Chapter 17.Projections ………...…...………………………………… 287 Chapter 18.Public Assistance and Social Welfare ………...…...… 297 Chapter 19. Trade ………...…...……………………………… 311 Chapter 20. Transportation and Utilities ………...…...…… 335 Chapter 21.Visitors …………...…...………………………………… 347 ix x Table of Contents Message from Director ……………………………..………………… i Housing Distribution Map, Guam 2000 ……………………………… iii Population Distribution Map, Guam 2000 …………………………… v Guam Election District Information Map ……………………………… vii Chapter Titles …………………………………………………………… ix Table of Contents ……………………………………………………… xi General Information …………….. …………………..………………… 1 Guam's Political Leaders, Past and Present …..…………..………… 7 Guam Economic Outlook ……………………………………………… 17 Chapter 1 Climate, Environment and Early Data …………….…………...….. 23 Table 1-01. Monthly Average Temperatures, Guam 2000 to 2008…...…….…… 25 Table 1-02. Monthly Rainfall, Guam 2000 to 2008 …………..…..……………… 25 Table 1-03. Coastal Raw Data Summary by Insular Area: 2007 and 2008 … 26 Table 1-04. Guam International Coastal Cleanup by Area, Guam: 2003, 2004, and 2006 ……………………………………………………. 27 Table 1-05. Top Ten Debris Found on Land and Underwater, Guam: 2006 to 2008 …..………………………….………………………………. 28 Table 1-06. Top Ten Debris Found on Land and Underwater, Guam: 2003 to 2005 …..………………………….………………………………. 29 Table 1-07. Top Ten Debris Found on Land and Underwater, Guam: 2006 to 2008 ……………………………………………………………… 29 Table 1-08. Top Ten Debris Found on Land and Underwater, Guam: 2003 to 2005 …..………………………….………………………………. 30 Chapter 2 Agriculture and Fishing ………..…………………………. 31 Table 2-01. Farms, Lands in Farms, and Land Use, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………………………………………………. 33 Table 2-02. Farms and Land in Farms, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………………………………………………………. 33 Table 2-03. Farms and Land in Farms by Tenure and Main Occupation of Operator, Guam: 1987. 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………….. 33 Table 2-04. Farms and Land in Farms by Type of Land Ownership and Irrigation, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………… 33 Table 2-05. Characteristics of Operators, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………………. 34 Table 2-06. Labor Status of Farms, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………………………………………………………. 35 Table 2-07. Selected Equipment, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 . 35 Table 2-08. Type of Organization, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 . 35 Table 2-09. Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold, Guam: 1987, 1992 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………………………………………………. 35 Table 2-10. Selected Farm Production Expenses, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998 36 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………… Table 2-11. Root Crops Harvested for Sales, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 .. 36 Table 2-12. Vegetables and Melons Harvested for Sale, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………………. 36 Table 2-13. Fish and Other Aquaculture Products, Guam: 1987, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………… 36 Table 2-14. Fruits and Nuts Harvested for Sale, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………………………………………………………. 37 Table 2-15. Livestock, Poultry, and their Products, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………………………………………………………. 37 xi Table 2-16. Farms and Land in Farms by Election District, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………..…………………… 38 Table 2-17. Tuna Transshipment Industry Summary, Guam: 2001 to 2008 ………………………………………………………………… 38 Table 2-18. Tuna Transshipment Industry Summary, Guam: 2001 to 2008 ………………………………………………………………… 39 Table 2-19. Annual Offshore and Inshore Creel Survey, Guam: Fiscal Years 2001 to 2008 ……………………………………………….. 39 Table 2-20. Estimated Commercial Landings, Guam: 2007 ………………… 40 Table 2-21. Estimated Commercial Landings, Guam: 2006 ………………… 41 Table 2-22. Estimated Commercial Landings, Guam: 2005 ……………….. 42 Table 2-23. Annual Transshipment, Guam: Calendar Years 2006 to 2008 …. 43 Table 2-24. Annual Transshipment, Guam: Calendar Years 2003 to 2005 … 43 Table 2-25. Annual Transshipment, Guam: CY2000 to 2002 ……………… 44 Table 2-26. Annual Boat Based Total Landings by Method, Guam: 2003 to 2008 …………………………………………………………….. 44 Table 2-27. Annual Boat Based Total Landings by Method, Guam: 1997 to 2002 …………………………………………………………….. 44 Table 2-28. Annual Boat Based Hours Fished by Method, Guam: 2003 to 2008 ………………………………………………………………… 45 Table 2-29. Annual Boat Based Hours Fished by Method, Guam: 1997 to 2002 …………………………………………………………….. 45 Table 2-30. Annual Pounds Per Hour Fished by Method, Guam: 2003 to 2008 ………………………………………………………………… 45 Table 2-31. Annual Pounds Per Hour Fished by Method, Guam: 1997 to 2003 ………………………………………………………………… 45 Chapter 3 Chamorros in the United States ……………………………………… 47 Table 3-01. Chamorro Population of the United States, 2007 …………………… 49 Table 3-02. Chamorro Population of the United States: 2006 ………………. 50 Table 3-03. Chamorro Population of the United States: 2005 ………………. 51 Table 3-04. Chamorro Population of the United States: 2005 - 2007 (3-Year Estimates) ………………………………………………… 52 Table 3-05. Chamorro Population of the United States: 2000 ………………. 53 Table 3-06. Period of Military Service for Civilian Veterans, Chamorros in the United States: 2000 …………………………………………… 54 Table 3-07. Period of Military Service for Civilian Veterans, Chamorros in the United States and Guam : 2000 ……………………………… 54 Chapter4 Compact Impact ……………….………...…………………………… 55 Table 4-01. Compact Impact Assistance Grant Projects (P.L. 108-188) FY2004 to FY2008 ……………………..………………………….. 57 Table 4-02.1. Compact Impact Capital Improvement Projects (P.L. 104-134), Guam: FY2002 to FY2008 ……………………………………….. 58 Table 4-02.2. Compact Impact Capital Improvement Projects (P.L. 104-134), Guam: FY1996 to FY2001 -- (continued) ……………………… 59 Table 4-03. Estimate of Compact of Free Association (COFA) Migrants, All Jurisdictions: 2008 …………………………………………….. 60 Table 4-04. Compact Impact Funding Levels Based on the Compact of Free Association (COFA) Mirgrants, All Jurisdictions: 2003 and 2008 . 60 Table 4-05. Survey of Compact of Free Association Migrants by Place of Birth, guam: 2008 …………………………………………………. 60 Table 4-06. Survey of Compact of Free Association Migrants
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