Marlboro County, South Carolina 2006 Economic Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Marlboro County, South Carolina, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 4.7%, or 366 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 280 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 5.2% percent of the growth in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (280 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (128 new jobs) 3. Administration of human resource programs (93 new jobs) 4. Educational services (70 new jobs) 5. Administration of economic programs (51 new jobs) The Paper manufacturing industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 74 jobs. The declines in Paper manufacturing makes up 4.2% percent of the employment lost during the period in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Paper manufacturing (74 jobs lost) 2. Food services and drinking places (60 jobs lost) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (57 jobs lost) 4. Specialty trade contractors (18 jobs lost) 5. Social assistance (17 jobs lost) Given the 89 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 28 had stable employment, 25 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 36 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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