Jackson County, Wisconsin 2006 Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the 75 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 33 experience no change, 22 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 20 industries reported employment loss in the period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Credit intermediation and related activities industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 146 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 11.8% percent of the growth in Jackson County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (146 new jobs) 2. Truck transportation (109 new jobs) 3. Gasoline stations (97 new jobs) 4. Wood product manufacturing (40 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (31 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Food and beverage stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 57 jobs. The declines in Food and beverage stores makes up 10.3% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Jackson County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food and beverage stores (57 jobs lost) 2. Accommodation (36 jobs lost) 3. Food services and drinking places (21 jobs lost) 4. Crop production (11 jobs lost) 5. Administrative and support services (4 jobs lost) In Jackson County, Wisconsin, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 21.8%, or 2,330 jobs, between 2002 and 2006.

 

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