Calhoun County, West Virginia 2006 Economic Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Heavy and civil engineering construction industry has added the most employment with 20 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Heavy and civil engineering construction makes up 21.0% percent of the total growth in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Heavy and civil engineering construction (20 new jobs) 2. Oil and gas extraction (14 new jobs) 3. Food and beverage stores (5 new jobs) 4. Repair and maintenance (4 new jobs) 5. General merchandise stores (2 new jobs) Out of the 58 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not change, 13 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 15 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In Calhoun County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 2.1%, or 29 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. The Support activities for mining industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 23 jobs in that time period. The declines in Support activities for mining makes up 9.5% percent of the total employment decline in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Support activities for mining (23 jobs lost) 2. Educational services (18 jobs lost) 3. Forestry and logging (12 jobs lost) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5 jobs lost) 5. Building material and garden supply stores (3 jobs lost)

 

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