BLS Labor Force News for Sierra County, California

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Sierra County, California, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 22.2%, or 205 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. The Construction of buildings industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 7 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Construction of buildings makes up 8.2% percent of the total growth in Sierra County, California. Top Growing Industries: 1. Construction of buildings (7 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (4 new jobs) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (3 new jobs) 4. Postal service (0 new jobs) Given the 38 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 24 had stable employment, 10 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 4 industries reported a drop in employment.Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Forestry and logging industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 27 jobs. The declines in Forestry and logging makes up 21.3% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Sierra County, California. Top Declining Industries: 1. Forestry and logging (27 jobs lost) 2. Administration of environmental programs (19 jobs lost) 3. Food services and drinking places (5 jobs lost)

 

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