Barnwell County, South Carolina eCanned Employment Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 90 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 36 did not change, 26 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 28 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. In Barnwell County, South Carolina, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has decreased by 12.3%, or 985 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Gasoline stations industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 107 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Gasoline stations makes up 2.9% percent of the growth in Barnwell County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Gasoline stations (107 new jobs) 2. Administration of economic programs (71 new jobs) 3. Private households (39 new jobs) 4. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (32 new jobs) 5. Accommodation (24 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 364 jobs. The declines in Professional and technical services makes up 16.6% percent of the total job loss in Barnwell County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (364 jobs lost) 2. Ambulatory health care services (41 jobs lost) 3. General merchandise stores (29 jobs lost) 4. Telecommunications (27 jobs lost) 5. Food and beverage stores (17 jobs lost)

 

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