Buffalo County, Wisconsin 2006 Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

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 100 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 12.0% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (100 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (19 jobs lost) 3. Educational services (18 jobs lost) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (17 jobs lost) 5. Food and beverage stores (9 jobs lost) In Buffalo County, Wisconsin, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 21.2%, or 1,044 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Given the 65 3-digit NAICS industries, 30 had stable employment, 16 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 19 industries reported a drop in employment. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 50 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 19.5% percent of the total industry employment growth in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (50 new jobs) 2. Food manufacturing (42 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (9 new jobs) 4. Gasoline stations (8 new jobs) 5. Telecommunications (6 new jobs)

 

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