Buffalo County, South Dakota Industry Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Buffalo County, South Dakota, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 18.1%, or 95 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Administration of economic programs industry has grown the most with 0 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Administration of economic programs makes up 13.5% percent of the total growth in Buffalo County, South Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administration of economic programs (0 new jobs) Out of the 20 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 12 did not change, 2 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 6 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Professional and technical services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 9 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Professional and technical services makes up 8.5% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Buffalo County, South Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (9 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (9 jobs lost) 3. Ambulatory health care services (5 jobs lost) 4. Postal service (1 jobs lost)

 

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