Logan County, West Virginia Industry Labor Force Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 110 3-digit NAICS industries, 34 did not change, 34 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 42 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Mining, except oil and gas industry has grown the most with 295 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Mining, except oil and gas makes up 12.2% percent of the total industry employment growth in Logan County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Mining, except oil and gas (295 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (200 new jobs) 3. Justice, public order, and safety activities (153 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (146 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (126 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Nursing and residential care facilities industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 141 jobs. The declines in Nursing and residential care facilities makes up 6.0% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Logan County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Nursing and residential care facilities (141 jobs lost) 2. Membership associations and organizations (70 jobs lost) 3. Construction of buildings (54 jobs lost) 4. Administration of economic programs (49 jobs lost) 5. Real estate (45 jobs lost) In Logan County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 1.6%, or 181 jobs, from 2001 to 2006.

 

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