Conejos County, Colorado 2006 Job News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 52 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 31 did not change, 9 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 12 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Mining, except oil and gas industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 31 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Mining, except oil and gas makes up 8.0% percent of the total employment decline in Conejos County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Mining, except oil and gas (31 jobs lost) 2. Specialty trade contractors (21 jobs lost) 3. Food services and drinking places (21 jobs lost) 4. Food and beverage stores (17 jobs lost) 5. Miscellaneous manufacturing (10 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Gasoline stations industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 11 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Gasoline stations makes up 43.5% percent of the total growth in Conejos County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Gasoline stations (11 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (10 new jobs) 3. Accommodation (8 new jobs) 4. Administration of environmental programs (6 new jobs) 5. Truck transportation (1 new jobs) In Conejos County, Colorado, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 8.4%, or 121 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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