Clarendon County, South Carolina 2006 Labor Force Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 609 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Educational services makes up 2.2% percent of the growth in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (609 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (120 new jobs) 3. Food and beverage stores (72 new jobs) 4. Specialty trade contractors (60 new jobs) 5. Wood product manufacturing (56 new jobs) Given the 78 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 26 had stable employment, 27 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 25 industries reported a drop in employment. The Gasoline stations industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 192 jobs in that time period. The declines in Gasoline stations makes up 8.7% percent of the total employment decline in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Gasoline stations (192 jobs lost) 2. Crop production (68 jobs lost) 3. Membership associations and organizations (40 jobs lost) 4. Miscellaneous store retailers (28 jobs lost) 5. Personal and laundry services (14 jobs lost) In Clarendon County, South Carolina, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 1.6%, or 126 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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