Griggs County, North Dakota Industry Employment Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Merchant wholesalers, durable goods industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 8 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Merchant wholesalers, durable goods makes up 4.1% percent of the total growth in Griggs County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (8 new jobs) 2. Repair and maintenance (3 new jobs) 3. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (2 new jobs) 4. Administration of environmental programs (0 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Amusements, gambling, and recreation industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 7 jobs in that time period. The declines in Amusements, gambling, and recreation makes up 8.3% percent of the total employment decline in Griggs County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (7 jobs lost) 2. Administration of economic programs (4 jobs lost) 3. Postal service (2 jobs lost) 4. Specialty trade contractors (1 jobs lost) Given the 45 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 26 had stable employment, 10 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 9 industries reported a drop in employment.In Griggs County, North Dakota, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 2.8%, or 26 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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