Craig County, Oklahoma 2006 Economic Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the 86 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 35 experience no change, 31 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 20 industries reported employment loss in the period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Utilities industry has added the most employment with 181 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Utilities makes up 12.7% percent of the total number of new jobs in Craig County, Oklahoma. Top Growing Industries: 1. Utilities (181 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (99 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (76 new jobs) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (60 new jobs) 5. Repair and maintenance (41 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Gasoline stations industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 154 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Gasoline stations makes up 15.9% percent of the total employment decline in Craig County, Oklahoma. Top Declining Industries: 1. Gasoline stations (154 jobs lost) 2. Nursing and residential care facilities (132 jobs lost) 3. Truck transportation (54 jobs lost) 4. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (32 jobs lost) 5. Personal and laundry services (17 jobs lost) In Craig County, Oklahoma, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 4.9%, or 279 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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