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Statistical Yearbook GGUUAAMM SSSTTTAAATTTIIISSSTTTIIICCCAAALLL YYYEEEAAARRRBBBOOOOOOKKK 2010 22001100 Cover Photo Courtesy of Paul Blas 2011 2010 Guam Statistical Yearbook Bureau of Statistics and Plans Office of the Governor 2011 ii THE HONORABLE EDDIE BAZE CALVO GOVERNOR OF GUAM THE HONORABLE RAY TENORIO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Bureau of Statistics and Plans Sagan Planu Siha Yan Emfotmasion THOMAS A. MORRISON Government of Guam DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Buenas yan Hafa Adai! In our continued commitment to provide the public and our stakeholders with a comprehensive picture of our community and economy, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans is pleased to present to you the “2010 Guam Statistical Yearbook.” This sourcebook presents a collection of current and historical socio-economic information that portrays Guam’s economic trend and performance over time. As our economy continues to improve from the benefits of increased tourism arrivals, improved job opportunities, Guam’s growing military presence, and the anticipated construction growth and infrastructure development, the Guam Statistical Yearbook serves as a valuable resource tool in providing information needed to promote economic diversification and prosperity for the people. We trust this report will provide our government, business and civic leaders with the tools needed to effectively develop immediate and long term strategies to address our island’s needs and generate investment opportunities to local and prospective businesses alike. I would like to commend the staff of the Bureau for their dedication and hard work and acknowledge the valuable contributions of the various government agencies and private sector businesses whose efforts have made this publication possible. It is my hope that the information contained in this report presents a clear picture of Guam’s economic condition and outlook in the upcoming years. Dangkulo Na Si Yu’os Ma’ase’, THOMAS A. MORRISON Director Bureau of Statistics and Plans iv GUAM - 2010 Census Results Total Population by Municipality Yigo Dededo Tamuning GUAM Hagåtña Barrigada Mongmong- Agana Toto-Maite Heights Sinajana Asan C ha Piti lan Mangilao Pa go -O rd ot Santa Rita Yona Number of People 44,943 9,000 to 20,999 4,000 to 8,999 Agat 782 to 3,999 Total Guam Population: 159,358 Talofofo GUAM State/ County Equivalent Agat Municipality Umatac (County Subdivision Equivalent) Inarajan Merizo ± 0 3 mi Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census for Guam For more information visit www.census.gov. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau vi GUAM - 2010 Census Results Percent Change in Population by Municipality: 2000 to 2010 Yigo Dededo Tamuning GUAM Hagåtña Barrigada Mongmong- Agana Toto-Maite Heights Sinajana Asan C ha Piti lan Mangilao Pa go -O rd ot Santa Rita Yona Percent Change 10.0 to 16.8 0.0 to 9.9 -15.0 to -0.1 Agat -25.5 to -15.1 Percent Change for Guam: 2.9% Talofofo GUAM State/ County Equivalent Agat Municipality/ Election District (County Subdivision Equivalent) Umatac Inarajan Merizo ± 0 3 mi Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 for Guam and the 2010 Census for Guam For more information visit www.census.gov. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau viii Chapter Titles Page Chapter 1. Climate, Environment and Early Data …………….……… 25 Chapter 2. Agriculture and Fisheries ………..………………………… 35 Chapter 3. Chamorros in the United States …………………………… 51 Chapter 4. Compact Impact ……………….………...………………… 59 Chapter 5. Consumer Price Index (CPI) ..……………………………… 69 Chapter 6. Education …………………………………………………… 85 Chapter 7. Elections ……………………………………………………… 111 Chapter 8. Federal Programs …………………………………………… 153 Chapter 9. Financial Sector ……...…..………………………………… 161 Chapter 10. Government Revenues and Expenditures ………………… 169 Chapter 11. Government Operations ………………………………. 187 Chapter 12. Health Care and Vital Statistics …………………………… 207 Chapter 13. Income ………………………….……………………………… 249 Chapter 14. Insular Areas Comparisons ……..….……………………… 261 Chapter 15. Justice and Crime ……………….…………………………… 279 Chapter 16. Labor Force and Employment Indicators ………………. 295 Chapter 17. Land and Construction ………...…...……………………… 329 Chapter 18. Public Assistance and Social Welfare ………...…...……… 345 Chapter 19. Trade ………...…...…………………………………...……. 371 Chapter 20. Transportation and Utilities ………...…...……………….. 419 Chapter 21. Visitors …………...…...……………………………………… 427 Chapter 22. Housing and Population ……..…………………………… 447 ix x Table of Contents Message from the Governor and Lt. Governor of Guam ………………… i Message from Director ……………………………..………………………… iii Total Population by Municipality Map, Guam 2010 ……………………… vii Percent Change in Population by Municipality Map, Guam 2010 ….. vii Chapter Titles ………………………………………………………………… ix Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………… xi General Information …………….. …………………..……………………… 1 Guam's Political Leaders, Past and Present …..…………..……………… 7 Guam Economic Outlook …………………………………………………… 15 Chapter 1 Climate and Environment …………….…………...…..………………. 25 Table 1-01. Monthly Average Temperature, Guam: 2006 to 2010…...…….………… 27 Table 1-02. Monthly Average Temperature, Guam: 2000 to 2005…...……..……… 27 Table 1-03. Monthly Rainfall, Guam: 2006 to 2010 …………..…..…………………… 28 Table 1-04. Monthly Rainfall, Guam: 2000 to 2005 …………..….………………….. 28 Table 1-05. Guam's Rainfall Summary, Guam: 4th Qtr, October to Dec 2010…….. 29 Table 1-06. Guam's Rainfall Summary, Guam: 3rd Qtr, July to September 2010… 29 Table 1-07. Guam's Rainfall Summary, Guam: 2nd Qtr, April to June 2010……….. 30 Table 1-08. Guam's Rainfall Summary, Guam: 1st Qtr, January to March 2010…. 30 Table 1-09. Guam's Rainfall Summary, Guam: 3rd Qtr, July to September 2009….. 31 Table 1-10. Guam's Rainfall Summary, Guam: 2nd Qtr, April to June 2009……….. 31 Table 1-11. Guam's Rainfall Summary, Guam: 1st Qtr, January to March 2009…. 32 Table 1-12. Coastal Raw Data Summary by Insular Area: 2009 and 2010 ……….. 33 Table 1-13. Top Ten Debris Found on Land and Underwater, Guam: 2009 and 2010 …..………………………….…………………………………… 34 Table 1-14. Guam International Coastal Cleanup by Land and Underwater, Guam: 2009 and 2010 …..…………….………………………………… 34 Chapter 2 Agriculture and Fishing ………..…………………………………....... 35 Table 2-01. Farms, Lands in Farms, and Land Use, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………………………………………….. 37 Table 2-02. Farms and Land in Farms by Size of Farm, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………………………………………………………… 37 Table 2-03. Farms and Land in Farms by Tenure and Main Occupation of Operator, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………. 37 Table 2-04. Farms and Land in Farms by Type of Land Ownership and Irrigation, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………………… 37 Table 2-05. Characteristics of Operators, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………………………………………………………………….. 38 Table 2-06. Labor Status of Farms, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………………………….. 38 Table 2-07. Selected Equipment, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …….. 39 Table 2-08. Type of Organization, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …….. 39 Table 2-09. Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold, Guam: 1987, 1992 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………………………………………………….. 39 Table 2-10. Selected Farm Production Expenses, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………………. 39 Table 2-11. Root Crops Harvested for Sales, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 ……… 40 Table 2-12. Vegetables and Melons Harvested for Sale, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………………………………………………………………….. 40 Table 2-13. Fish and Other Aquaculture Products, Guam: 1987, 1998, 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………………. 40 Table 2-14. Fruits and Nuts Harvested for Sale, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 ………………………………………………………………...……… 41 Table 2-15. Livestock, Poultry, and their Products, Guam: 1998, 2002 and 2007 ……………………………………………………………………….. 41 xi Table 2-16. Farms and Land in Farms by Election District, Guam: 1987, 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2007 …………...………..………………………… 42 Table 2-17. Tuna Transshipment Industry Summary, Guam: 2001 to 2010 …………………………………………………………………………… 43 Table 2-18. Tuna Transshipment Industry Summary, Guam: 2001 to 2010 …………………………………………………………………………… 43 Table 2-19. Annual Offshore and Inshore Creel Survey, Guam: Fiscal Years 2001 to 2010 ………………………………………………………… 43 Table 2-20. Estimated Commercial Landings, Guam: 2008 ………………………… 44 Table 2-21. Estimated Commercial Landings, Guam: 2007 ………………………… 45 Table 2-22. Estimated Commercial Landings, Guam: 2006 ………………………… 46 Table 2-23. Estimated Commercial Landings, Guam: 2005 ………………………… 47 Table 2-24. Annual Transshipment, Guam: Calendar Years 2007 to 2010 ……...… 48 Table 2-25. Annual Transshipment, Guam: Calendar Years 2003 to 2006 ………… 48 Table 2-26. Annual Transshipment, Guam: Calendar Years 2000 to 2002 ………… 49 Table 2-27. Annual Boat Based Total Landings by Method, Guam: 2003 to 2009 ………………………………………………………………. 49 Table 2-28. Annual Boat Based Total Landings by Method, Guam: 1996 to 2002 ………………………………………………………………… 49 Table 2-29. Annual Boat Based Hours Fished by Method, Guam: 2003 to 2009 ………………………………………………………………… 50 Table 2-30. Annual Boat Based Hours Fished by Method, Guam: 1996 to 2002 ………………………………………………………………… 50 Table 2-31. Annual Pounds Per Hour Fished by Method, Guam: 2003 to 2009 ………………………………………………………………… 50 Table 2-32. Annual Pounds Per Hour Fished by Method, Guam: 1996 to 2002 ………………………………………………………………… 50 Chapter 3 Chamorros in the United States ………………………………………… 51 Table 3-01. Chamorro Population of the United States, 2009 …………………………
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