Santa Rosa County, Florida eCanned Economic Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Santa Rosa County, Florida, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 21.5%, or 5,770 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. The Specialty trade contractors industry has added the most employment with 1,164 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 6.0% percent of the growth in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (1,164 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (806 new jobs) 3. Food and beverage stores (740 new jobs) 4. Construction of buildings (685 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (681 new jobs) From the 136 3-digit NAICS industries, 30 did not experience any change, 64 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 42 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the General merchandise stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 1166 jobs in that time period. The declines in General merchandise stores makes up 11.9% percent of the total employment decline in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Top Declining Industries: 1. General merchandise stores (1166 jobs lost) 2. Administrative and support services (966 jobs lost) 3. Professional and technical services (834 jobs lost) 4. Ambulatory health care services (806 jobs lost) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (534 jobs lost)

 

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