2002 to 2006 Employment Update for Meade County, South Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Meade County, South Dakota, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 13.1%, or 811 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Out of the 103 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 31 did not change, 47 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 25 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 198 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Specialty trade contractors makes up 6.1% percent of the total industry employment growth in Meade County, South Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (198 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (192 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (154 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (138 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (131 new jobs) From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Printing and related support activities industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 37 jobs. The declines in Printing and related support activities makes up 2.4% percent of the total job loss in Meade County, South Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Printing and related support activities (37 jobs lost) 2. Wood product manufacturing (19 jobs lost) 3. Miscellaneous store retailers (14 jobs lost) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (9 jobs lost) 5. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (6 jobs lost)

 

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