2002 to 2006 Workforce Summary for Lewis County, West Virginia

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the 89 3-digit NAICS industries, 36 had stable employment, 22 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 31 industries reported a drop in employment.The Professional and technical services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 152 jobs. The declines in Professional and technical services makes up 10.6% percent of the employment lost during the period in Lewis County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (152 jobs lost) 2. Food services and drinking places (64 jobs lost) 3. Specialty trade contractors (24 jobs lost) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (19 jobs lost) 5. Forestry and logging (15 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Accommodation industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 247 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Accommodation makes up 9.2% percent of the total growth in Lewis County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Accommodation (247 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (88 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (73 new jobs) 4. Support activities for mining (71 new jobs) 5. Oil and gas extraction (33 new jobs) In Lewis County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 3.7%, or 210 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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