Prowers County, Colorado 2006 Labor Force Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Prowers County, Colorado, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 15.5%, or 911 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has added the most employment with 326 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 6.3% percent of the growth in Prowers County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (326 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (185 new jobs) 3. Food manufacturing (26 new jobs) 4. Nursing and residential care facilities (10 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (6 new jobs) From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Transportation equipment manufacturing industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 512 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Transportation equipment manufacturing makes up 40.7% percent of the employment lost during the period in Prowers County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Transportation equipment manufacturing (512 jobs lost) 2. Animal production (119 jobs lost) 3. Food and beverage stores (39 jobs lost) 4. Crop production (38 jobs lost) 5. Accommodation (35 jobs lost) Of the 86 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 35 experience no change, 20 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 31 industries reported employment loss in the period.

 

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