2002 to 2006 Economic News for Hood River County, Oregon

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 105 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 29 did not change, 49 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 27 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry has grown the most with 162 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Food services and drinking places makes up 16.5% percent of the total growth in Hood River County, Oregon. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (162 new jobs) 2. Crop production (116 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (87 new jobs) 4. Construction of buildings (80 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (63 new jobs) The Miscellaneous manufacturing industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 102 jobs. The declines in Miscellaneous manufacturing makes up 4.4% percent of the employment lost during the period in Hood River County, Oregon. Top Declining Industries: 1. Miscellaneous manufacturing (102 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (42 jobs lost) 3. Food manufacturing (37 jobs lost) 4. Electrical equipment and appliance mfg. (22 jobs lost) 5. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (21 jobs lost) In Hood River County, Oregon, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 11.6%, or 1,217 jobs, from 2001 to 2006.

 

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