2002 to 2006 Economic Report for Johnson County, Wyoming

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Food services and drinking places industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 22 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food services and drinking places makes up 5.6% percent of the total employment decline in Johnson County, Wyoming. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (22 jobs lost) 2. Repair and maintenance (11 jobs lost) 3. Support activities for transportation (9 jobs lost) 4. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (9 jobs lost) 5. Private households (8 jobs lost) In Johnson County, Wyoming, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 16.9%, or 484 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Heavy and civil engineering construction industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 155 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Heavy and civil engineering construction makes up 28.0% percent of the growth in Johnson County, Wyoming. Top Growing Industries: 1. Heavy and civil engineering construction (155 new jobs) 2. Support activities for mining (115 new jobs) 3. Administration of environmental programs (100 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (55 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (50 new jobs) From the 81 3-digit NAICS industries, 30 did not experience any change, 33 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 18 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

 

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