Gilmer County, West Virginia Industry Employment Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Gilmer County, West Virginia, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 14.2%, or 254 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. From the 59 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 35 did not experience any change, 13 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 11 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. Given the industries in the area, the Construction of buildings industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 79 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Construction of buildings makes up 21.1% percent of the employment lost during the period in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Construction of buildings (79 jobs lost) 2. Wood product manufacturing (14 jobs lost) 3. Postal service (1 jobs lost) 4. Administration of economic programs (1 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry has added the most employment with 253 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 7.3% percent of the total number of new jobs in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (253 new jobs) 2. Oil and gas extraction (43 new jobs) 3. Social assistance (4 new jobs) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (2 new jobs) 5. Insurance carriers and related activities (1 new jobs)

 

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