eCanned Economic Article for Placer County, California

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 175 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 29 did not experience any change, 82 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 64 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Placer County, California, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 15.7%, or 18,571 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Educational services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 6383 jobs in that time period. The declines in Educational services makes up 9.3% percent of the total job loss in Placer County, California. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (6383 jobs lost) 2. Justice, public order, and safety activities (1313 jobs lost) 3. Computer and electronic product manufacturing (1283 jobs lost) 4. Management of companies and enterprises (818 jobs lost) 5. Repair and maintenance (733 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Credit intermediation and related activities industry has added the most employment with 4,306 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 5.7% percent of the total number of new jobs in Placer County, California. Top Growing Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (4,306 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (4,305 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (3,276 new jobs) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (3,063 new jobs) 5. Professional and technical services (2,727 new jobs)

 

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