eCanned Economic Summary for Perry County, Pennsylvania

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Perry County, Pennsylvania, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has decreased by 0.9%, or 71 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 94 3-digit NAICS industries, 34 did not change, 33 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 27 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Social assistance industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 148 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Social assistance makes up 2.0% percent of the total number of new jobs in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Top Growing Industries: 1. Social assistance (148 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (77 new jobs) 3. Truck transportation (46 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (45 new jobs) 5. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (39 new jobs) The Educational services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 1082 jobs in that time period. The declines in Educational services makes up 26.7% percent of the employment lost during the period in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (1082 jobs lost) 2. Wood product manufacturing (385 jobs lost) 3. Miscellaneous store retailers (167 jobs lost) 4. Health and personal care stores (83 jobs lost) 5. Construction of buildings (54 jobs lost)

 

< Prev		Next >