Ouray County, Colorado 2006 Labor Force Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 59 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 40 did not experience any change, 14 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 5 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Animal production industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 8 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Animal production makes up 26.7% percent of the total employment decline in Ouray County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Animal production (8 jobs lost) 2. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (8 jobs lost) 3. Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (5 jobs lost) 4. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (3 jobs lost) The Accommodation industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 118 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Accommodation makes up 16.6% percent of the total growth in Ouray County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Accommodation (118 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (27 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (23 new jobs) 4. Miscellaneous store retailers (21 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (16 new jobs) In Ouray County, Colorado, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 24.5%, or 341 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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