Mingo County, West Virginia 2006 Labor Force Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Mingo County, West Virginia, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 5.5%, or 425 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Mining, except oil and gas industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 291 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Mining, except oil and gas makes up 8.6% percent of the growth in Mingo County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Mining, except oil and gas (291 new jobs) 2. Heavy and civil engineering construction (117 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (99 new jobs) 4. Wood product manufacturing (85 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (68 new jobs) Given the 88 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 29 had stable employment, 25 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 34 industries reported a drop in employment. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Professional and technical services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 166 jobs. The declines in Professional and technical services makes up 13.1% percent of the total job loss in Mingo County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (166 jobs lost) 2. Truck transportation (111 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (44 jobs lost) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (39 jobs lost) 5. Social assistance (30 jobs lost)

 

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