BLS Economic Report for Garfield County, Oklahoma

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 309 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 2.7% percent of the total employment decline in Garfield County, Oklahoma. Top Declining Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (309 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (203 jobs lost) 3. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (134 jobs lost) 4. Nursing and residential care facilities (93 jobs lost) 5. Gasoline stations (86 jobs lost) From the 148 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 38 did not experience any change, 57 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 53 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.The Food services and drinking places industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 1,583 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Food services and drinking places makes up 11.6% percent of the growth in Garfield County, Oklahoma. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (1,583 new jobs) 2. Educational services (1,383 new jobs) 3. Administrative and support services (750 new jobs) 4. Administration of human resource programs (672 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (496 new jobs) In Garfield County, Oklahoma, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 6.6%, or 1,498 jobs, between 2002 and 2006.

 

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