Barron County, Wisconsin 2006 Labor Force Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Barron County, Wisconsin, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 0.4%, or 78 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Food manufacturing industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 321 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food manufacturing makes up 4.9% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Barron County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food manufacturing (321 jobs lost) 2. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (212 jobs lost) 3. Machinery manufacturing (195 jobs lost) 4. Food and beverage stores (97 jobs lost) 5. Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (75 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Educational services industry has grown the most with 1,435 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Educational services makes up 10.2% percent of the growth in Barron County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (1,435 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (948 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (351 new jobs) 4. Administrative and support services (209 new jobs) 5. General merchandise stores (129 new jobs) Given the 123 3-digit NAICS industries, 29 had stable employment, 52 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 42 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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