2002 to 2006 Employment Update for Mercer County, North Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 47 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food services and drinking places makes up 5.8% percent of the total employment decline in Mercer County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (47 jobs lost) 2. Membership associations and organizations (7 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (6 jobs lost) 4. Food and beverage stores (5 jobs lost) 5. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 32 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Specialty trade contractors makes up 4.3% percent of the total growth in Mercer County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (32 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (25 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (12 new jobs) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (10 new jobs) 5. Utilities (6 new jobs) Out of the 69 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not change, 18 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 21 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In Mercer County, North Dakota, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 6.7%, or 301 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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