2002 to 2006 Economic Article for Eagle County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry has grown the most with 434 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Food services and drinking places makes up 8.8% percent of the total growth in Eagle County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (434 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (400 new jobs) 3. Accommodation (363 new jobs) 4. Administrative and support services (338 new jobs) 5. Professional and technical services (219 new jobs) The Educational services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 701 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Educational services makes up 7.7% percent of the total job loss in Eagle County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (701 jobs lost) 2. Membership associations and organizations (59 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (52 jobs lost) 4. Heavy and civil engineering construction (49 jobs lost) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (46 jobs lost) Out of the 116 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 29 did not change, 48 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 39 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In Eagle County, Colorado, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 10.9%, or 2,996 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006.

 

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