Lawrence County, South Dakota 2006 Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the Membership associations and organizations industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 29 jobs in that time period. The declines in Membership associations and organizations makes up 2.0% percent of the total employment decline in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Membership associations and organizations (29 jobs lost) 2. Gasoline stations (23 jobs lost) 3. Truck transportation (21 jobs lost) 4. Rental and leasing services (18 jobs lost) 5. Food services and drinking places (17 jobs lost) From the 102 3-digit NAICS industries, 28 did not experience any change, 44 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 30 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Lawrence County, South Dakota, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 6.9%, or 713 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Amusements, gambling, and recreation industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 184 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Amusements, gambling, and recreation makes up 49.8% percent of the total growth in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (184 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (126 new jobs) 3. Administration of environmental programs (121 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (74 new jobs) 5. Professional and technical services (64 new jobs)

 

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