Jefferson County, Colorado 2006 Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 170 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 25 did not experience any change, 76 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 69 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. In Jefferson County, Colorado, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 0.6%, or 1,183 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. The Waste management and remediation services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 3124 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Waste management and remediation services makes up 5.8% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Jefferson County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Waste management and remediation services (3124 jobs lost) 2. Justice, public order, and safety activities (895 jobs lost) 3. Printing and related support activities (690 jobs lost) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (593 jobs lost) 5. Utilities (558 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has added the most employment with 5,989 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 2.3% percent of the total industry employment growth in Jefferson County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (5,989 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (5,000 new jobs) 3. Administration of economic programs (1,566 new jobs) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (1,532 new jobs) 5. Publishing industries, except Internet (1,324 new jobs)

 

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