Franklin County, Idaho 2006 Labor Force Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 70 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not experience any change, 27 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 13 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Franklin County, Idaho, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 18.6%, or 492 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Repair and maintenance industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 40 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Repair and maintenance makes up 11.4% percent of the total job loss in Franklin County, Idaho. Top Declining Industries: 1. Repair and maintenance (40 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (12 jobs lost) 3. Animal production (6 jobs lost) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (5 jobs lost) From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 116 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 17.1% percent of the total number of new jobs in Franklin County, Idaho. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (116 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (27 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (23 new jobs) 4. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (21 new jobs) 5. Miscellaneous store retailers (21 new jobs)

 

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