Logan County, North Dakota 2006 Labor Force News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Logan County, North Dakota, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 1.7%, or 9 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Out of the 39 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 23 did not change, 6 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 10 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has added the most employment with 5 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 7.1% percent of the total industry employment growth in Logan County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (5 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (4 new jobs) 3. Truck transportation (2 new jobs) 4. Postal service (0 new jobs) From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 18 jobs in that time period. The declines in Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods makes up 26.1% percent of the employment lost during the period in Logan County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (18 jobs lost) 2. Food services and drinking places (8 jobs lost) 3. Administration of economic programs (2 jobs lost) 4. Administration of environmental programs (1 jobs lost)

 

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