Latah County, Idaho 2006 Economic News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 112 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not experience any change, 46 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 36 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Given the industries in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 319 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Professional and technical services makes up 7.8% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Latah County, Idaho. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (319 jobs lost) 2. General merchandise stores (57 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (31 jobs lost) 4. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (27 jobs lost) 5. Miscellaneous store retailers (26 jobs lost) In Latah County, Idaho, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 4.3%, or 586 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has added the most employment with 788 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Educational services makes up 9.4% percent of the total number of new jobs in Latah County, Idaho. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (788 new jobs) 2. Food services and drinking places (178 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (138 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (90 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (78 new jobs)

 

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