Jasper County, South Carolina 2006 Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Ambulatory health care services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 182 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Ambulatory health care services makes up 3.7% percent of the total growth in Jasper County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Ambulatory health care services (182 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (175 new jobs) 3. Administrative and support services (147 new jobs) 4. Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (113 new jobs) 5. Truck transportation (84 new jobs) Of the 73 3-digit NAICS industries, 29 experience no change, 34 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 10 industries reported employment loss in the period.In Jasper County, South Carolina, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 45.8%, or 2,386 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 129 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food services and drinking places makes up 29.2% percent of the total job loss in Jasper County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (129 jobs lost) 2. Membership associations and organizations (16 jobs lost) 3. Personal and laundry services (12 jobs lost) 4. Administration of environmental programs (9 jobs lost) 5. Miscellaneous store retailers (1 jobs lost)

 

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