Greenwood County, South Carolina Industry Job News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Greenwood County, South Carolina, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 1.4%, or 422 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. From the 127 3-digit NAICS industries, 33 did not experience any change, 47 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 47 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 1,527 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Educational services makes up 2.8% percent of the total number of new jobs in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (1,527 new jobs) 2. Chemical manufacturing (883 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (758 new jobs) 4. Nursing and residential care facilities (520 new jobs) 5. Credit intermediation and related activities (493 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Textile mills industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 295 jobs. The declines in Textile mills makes up 3.7% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Textile mills (295 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (239 jobs lost) 3. Social assistance (234 jobs lost) 4. Administration of human resource programs (144 jobs lost) 5. Building material and garden supply stores (60 jobs lost)

 

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