2002 to 2006 Labor Force News for McPherson County, South Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the Food and beverage stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 6 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food and beverage stores makes up 9.1% percent of the total job loss in McPherson County, South Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food and beverage stores (6 jobs lost) 2. Repair and maintenance (3 jobs lost) 3. Postal service (1 jobs lost) The Membership associations and organizations industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 5 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Membership associations and organizations makes up 5.1% percent of the total industry employment growth in McPherson County, South Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Membership associations and organizations (5 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (1 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (1 new jobs) 4. Administration of environmental programs (0 new jobs) In McPherson County, South Dakota, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 7.8%, or 56 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. From the 47 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 34 did not experience any change, 6 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 7 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

 

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