Lincoln County, Oregon Industry Labor Force Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 140 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 33 did not experience any change, 66 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 41 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Lincoln County, Oregon, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 8.9%, or 1,491 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Forestry and logging industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 75 jobs in that time period. The declines in Forestry and logging makes up 1.8% percent of the employment lost during the period in Lincoln County, Oregon. Top Declining Industries: 1. Forestry and logging (75 jobs lost) 2. Gasoline stations (52 jobs lost) 3. Nursing and residential care facilities (48 jobs lost) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (37 jobs lost) 5. General merchandise stores (36 jobs lost) From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 1,020 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 6.5% percent of the total industry employment growth in Lincoln County, Oregon. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (1,020 new jobs) 2. Educational services (684 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (307 new jobs) 4. Administrative and support services (158 new jobs) 5. Utilities (125 new jobs)

 

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