Bear Lake County, Idaho Industry Workforce Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Bear Lake County, Idaho, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 8.7%, or 127 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. The Food services and drinking places industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 34 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Food services and drinking places makes up 6.2% percent of the total industry employment growth in Bear Lake County, Idaho. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (34 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (17 new jobs) 3. Administrative and support services (16 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (9 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (8 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Credit intermediation and related activities industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 7 jobs. The declines in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 4.6% percent of the employment lost during the period in Bear Lake County, Idaho. Top Declining Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (7 jobs lost) 2. Gasoline stations (7 jobs lost) 3. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (2 jobs lost) 4. Administration of economic programs (1 jobs lost) 5. Truck transportation (1 jobs lost) Given the 59 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 32 had stable employment, 16 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 11 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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