BLS Labor Force Update for Ocean County, New Jersey

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Ocean County, New Jersey, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 8.1%, or 11,179 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 189 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 31 did not change, 86 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 72 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food and beverage stores industry has grown the most with 7,528 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Food and beverage stores makes up 5.6% percent of the growth in Ocean County, New Jersey. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food and beverage stores (7,528 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (6,018 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (3,141 new jobs) 4. Social assistance (2,495 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (2,362 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 6656 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 7.9% percent of the total employment decline in Ocean County, New Jersey. Top Declining Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (6656 jobs lost) 2. Personal and laundry services (1880 jobs lost) 3. Heavy and civil engineering construction (911 jobs lost) 4. Accommodation (907 jobs lost) 5. Unclassified (838 jobs lost)

 

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