Pierce County, North Dakota 2006 Economic Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

The Ambulatory health care services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 30 jobs. The declines in Ambulatory health care services makes up 6.7% percent of the employment lost during the period in Pierce County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Ambulatory health care services (30 jobs lost) 2. Postal service (4 jobs lost) 3. Administration of economic programs (3 jobs lost) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (2 jobs lost) 5. National security and international affairs (1 jobs lost) In Pierce County, North Dakota, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 2.2%, or 38 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Given the 62 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 33 had stable employment, 17 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 12 industries reported a drop in employment. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has added the most employment with 35 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 7.4% percent of the total number of new jobs in Pierce County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (35 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (25 new jobs) 3. Truck transportation (15 new jobs) 4. Repair and maintenance (3 new jobs) 5. Insurance carriers and related activities (3 new jobs)

 

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