2002 to 2006 Economic Article for Multnomah County, Oregon

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Multnomah County, Oregon, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 2.4%, or 10,118 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From the 235 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 20 did not experience any change, 109 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 106 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has grown the most with 25,025 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Professional and technical services makes up 15.7% percent of the growth in Multnomah County, Oregon. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (25,025 new jobs) 2. Educational services (18,377 new jobs) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (12,245 new jobs) 4. Hospitals (11,429 new jobs) 5. Insurance carriers and related activities (10,653 new jobs) From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Credit intermediation and related activities industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 8750 jobs in that time period. The declines in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 3.0% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Multnomah County, Oregon. Top Declining Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (8750 jobs lost) 2. Social assistance (4975 jobs lost) 3. Personal and laundry services (4223 jobs lost) 4. Support activities for transportation (4016 jobs lost) 5. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (2656 jobs lost)

 

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