Marshall County, West Virginia Industry Workforce Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Food and beverage stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 44 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food and beverage stores makes up 2.2% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Marshall County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food and beverage stores (44 jobs lost) 2. Educational services (42 jobs lost) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (37 jobs lost) 4. Publishing industries, except Internet (37 jobs lost) 5. Administration of economic programs (24 jobs lost) From the 103 3-digit NAICS industries, 40 did not experience any change, 34 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 29 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. In Marshall County, West Virginia, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 5.5%, or 577 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 270 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Specialty trade contractors makes up 11.3% percent of the growth in Marshall County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (270 new jobs) 2. Justice, public order, and safety activities (224 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (150 new jobs) 4. Social assistance (100 new jobs) 5. General merchandise stores (87 new jobs)

 

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