Burleigh County, North Dakota Industry Economic News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

The Utilities industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 237 jobs in that time period. The declines in Utilities makes up 1.5% percent of the employment lost during the period in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Utilities (237 jobs lost) 2. Administration of economic programs (215 jobs lost) 3. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (82 jobs lost) 4. Truck transportation (60 jobs lost) 5. Administration of environmental programs (60 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 2,270 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 4.6% percent of the total number of new jobs in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (2,270 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (802 new jobs) 3. Administration of human resource programs (671 new jobs) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (668 new jobs) 5. Credit intermediation and related activities (631 new jobs) Given the 165 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 32 had stable employment, 78 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 55 industries reported a drop in employment.In Burleigh County, North Dakota, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 13.0%, or 5,521 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006.

 

< Prev		Next >