BLS Labor Force Summary for Lemhi County, Idaho

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Lemhi County, Idaho, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 10.8%, or 260 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Of the 88 3-digit NAICS industries, 39 experience no change, 33 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 16 industries reported employment loss in the period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry has added the most employment with 38 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Food services and drinking places makes up 8.5% percent of the growth in Lemhi County, Idaho. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (38 new jobs) 2. Construction of buildings (36 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (30 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (28 new jobs) 5. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (21 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Administration of environmental programs industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 71 jobs. The declines in Administration of environmental programs makes up 11.3% percent of the employment lost during the period in Lemhi County, Idaho. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of environmental programs (71 jobs lost) 2. Administration of economic programs (13 jobs lost) 3. Truck transportation (7 jobs lost) 4. Postal service (4 jobs lost) 5. General merchandise stores (2 jobs lost)

 

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