2002 to 2006 Labor Force Update for Lewis County, Washington

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 138 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 39 did not change, 59 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 40 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In Lewis County, Washington, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 4.8%, or 1,195 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Wood product manufacturing industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 352 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Wood product manufacturing makes up 7.1% percent of the growth in Lewis County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Wood product manufacturing (352 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (294 new jobs) 3. Justice, public order, and safety activities (291 new jobs) 4. Utilities (256 new jobs) 5. Support activities for transportation (204 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Postal service industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 135 jobs. The declines in Postal service makes up 3.1% percent of the total employment decline in Lewis County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Postal service (135 jobs lost) 2. Nursing and residential care facilities (106 jobs lost) 3. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (97 jobs lost) 4. Management of companies and enterprises (79 jobs lost) 5. Insurance carriers and related activities (69 jobs lost)

 

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