BLS Job Update for Litchfield County, Connecticut

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Litchfield County, Connecticut, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has decreased by 0.6%, or 357 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Printing and related support activities industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 365 jobs. The declines in Printing and related support activities makes up 1.1% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Top Declining Industries: 1. Printing and related support activities (365 jobs lost) 2. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (360 jobs lost) 3. Transportation equipment manufacturing (290 jobs lost) 4. Administration of economic programs (245 jobs lost) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (225 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Educational services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 4,284 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Educational services makes up 46.0% percent of the total number of new jobs in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (4,284 new jobs) 2. Food services and drinking places (3,683 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (1,923 new jobs) 4. Social assistance (1,022 new jobs) 5. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (654 new jobs) Of the 176 3-digit NAICS industries, 24 experience no change, 82 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 70 industries reported employment loss in the period.

 

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