Morgan County, West Virginia Industry Economic Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Morgan County, West Virginia, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has decreased by 2.2%, or 69 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. From the 60 3-digit NAICS industries, 30 did not experience any change, 19 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 11 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Given the industries in the area, the Accommodation industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 136 jobs. The declines in Accommodation makes up 28.7% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Morgan County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Accommodation (136 jobs lost) 2. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6 jobs lost) 3. Postal service (2 jobs lost) 4. Insurance carriers and related activities (1 jobs lost) From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry has grown the most with 45 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Food services and drinking places makes up 14.1% percent of the growth in Morgan County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (45 new jobs) 2. Personal and laundry services (40 new jobs) 3. Ambulatory health care services (18 new jobs) 4. Miscellaneous store retailers (11 new jobs) 5. Gasoline stations (10 new jobs)

 

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