Lincoln County, Colorado Industry Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Lincoln County, Colorado, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 0.1%, or 3 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Credit intermediation and related activities industry has grown the most with 42 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 4.9% percent of the total growth in Lincoln County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (42 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (19 new jobs) 3. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (11 new jobs) 4. Postal service (1 new jobs) 5. Administration of economic programs (0 new jobs) Given the 53 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 29 had stable employment, 12 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 12 industries reported a drop in employment.Given the industries in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 20 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food services and drinking places makes up 26.3% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Lincoln County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (20 jobs lost) 2. Accommodation (14 jobs lost) 3. Specialty trade contractors (9 jobs lost) 4. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (6 jobs lost) 5. Building material and garden supply stores (6 jobs lost)

 

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