eCanned Economic Report for Cowlitz County, Washington

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Cowlitz County, Washington, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 2.7%, or 967 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Paper manufacturing industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 148 jobs. The declines in Paper manufacturing makes up 2.4% percent of the employment lost during the period in Cowlitz County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Paper manufacturing (148 jobs lost) 2. Forestry and logging (107 jobs lost) 3. Food and beverage stores (97 jobs lost) 4. Crop production (91 jobs lost) 5. Nursing and residential care facilities (75 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 1,196 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 11.1% percent of the total number of new jobs in Cowlitz County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (1,196 new jobs) 2. Real estate (267 new jobs) 3. Support activities for transportation (265 new jobs) 4. Administrative and support services (233 new jobs) 5. Building material and garden supply stores (211 new jobs) Of the 126 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 26 experience no change, 53 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 47 industries reported employment loss in the period.

 

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