BLS Employment News for Larimer County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the Educational services industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 5095 jobs. The declines in Educational services makes up 11.0% percent of the employment lost during the period in Larimer County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (5095 jobs lost) 2. Computer and electronic product manufacturing (4138 jobs lost) 3. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (314 jobs lost) 4. Electrical equipment and appliance mfg. (277 jobs lost) 5. Utilities (180 jobs lost) In Larimer County, Colorado, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 4.9%, or 5,896 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Given the 157 3-digit NAICS industries, 27 had stable employment, 81 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 49 industries reported a drop in employment.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has added the most employment with 9,612 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 0.6% percent of the total industry employment growth in Larimer County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (9,612 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (4,767 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (2,105 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (844 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (731 new jobs)

 

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