BLS Labor Force Update for Hudson County, New Jersey

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 164 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 24 did not change, 64 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 76 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Hospitals industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 8331 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Hospitals makes up 6.3% percent of the total employment decline in Hudson County, New Jersey. Top Declining Industries: 1. Hospitals (8331 jobs lost) 2. Administrative and support services (2356 jobs lost) 3. Support activities for transportation (1927 jobs lost) 4. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (1380 jobs lost) 5. Apparel manufacturing (1253 jobs lost) In Hudson County, New Jersey, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 1.6%, or 3,900 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has grown the most with 11,102 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Professional and technical services makes up 9.0% percent of the total growth in Hudson County, New Jersey. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (11,102 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (9,795 new jobs) 3. Social assistance (4,019 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (1,643 new jobs) 5. Personal and laundry services (1,640 new jobs)

 

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