BLS Economic Update for Lee County, South Carolina

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 66 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 22 did not experience any change, 20 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 24 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Lee County, South Carolina, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 5.1%, or 202 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Educational services industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 337 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Educational services makes up 47.4% percent of the total employment decline in Lee County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (337 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (18 jobs lost) 3. Truck transportation (11 jobs lost) 4. Specialty trade contractors (10 jobs lost) 5. Administration of human resource programs (8 jobs lost) The Administration of economic programs industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 61 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Administration of economic programs makes up 3.1% percent of the total growth in Lee County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administration of economic programs (61 new jobs) 2. Food services and drinking places (34 new jobs) 3. Building material and garden supply stores (30 new jobs) 4. Support activities for transportation (24 new jobs) 5. Nursing and residential care facilities (22 new jobs)

 

< Prev		Next >