BLS Economic Report for Jerauld County, South Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Jerauld County, South Dakota, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 19.3%, or 206 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. From the 39 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 28 did not experience any change, 7 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 4 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 3 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Professional and technical services makes up 7.5% percent of the growth in Jerauld County, South Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (3 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (2 new jobs) 3. Ambulatory health care services (1 new jobs) 4. Postal service (0 new jobs) 5. Administration of environmental programs (0 new jobs) The Food services and drinking places industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 13 jobs in that time period. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 14.6% percent of the total employment decline in Jerauld County, South Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (13 jobs lost)

 

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