New Castle County, Delaware Industry Workforce Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In New Castle County, Delaware, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 2.7%, or 7,383 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Given the 174 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 28 had stable employment, 73 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 73 industries reported a drop in employment.Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Management of companies and enterprises industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 5193 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Management of companies and enterprises makes up 3.7% percent of the jobs lost during the period in New Castle County, Delaware. Top Declining Industries: 1. Management of companies and enterprises (5193 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (3386 jobs lost) 3. Chemical manufacturing (2218 jobs lost) 4. Performing arts and spectator sports (1528 jobs lost) 5. Support activities for transportation (1242 jobs lost) From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has grown the most with 22,590 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 6.1% percent of the growth in New Castle County, Delaware. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (22,590 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (22,445 new jobs) 3. Hospitals (10,598 new jobs) 4. Educational services (6,993 new jobs) 5. Insurance carriers and related activities (6,002 new jobs)

 

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