Jefferson County, Oregon eCanned Economic Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 96 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 32 did not experience any change, 30 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 34 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. In Jefferson County, Oregon, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 18.8%, or 1,047 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 39 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 23.2% percent of the growth in Jefferson County, Oregon. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (39 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (29 new jobs) 3. Social assistance (26 new jobs) 4. Forestry and logging (21 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (15 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 182 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 14.9% percent of the total employment decline in Jefferson County, Oregon. Top Declining Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (182 jobs lost) 2. Food services and drinking places (57 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (37 jobs lost) 4. Crop production (31 jobs lost) 5. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (17 jobs lost)

 

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