Platte County, Wyoming 2006 Economic Report

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

The Administration of economic programs industry has added the most employment with 54 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Administration of economic programs makes up 3.4% percent of the total industry employment growth in Platte County, Wyoming. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administration of economic programs (54 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (46 new jobs) 3. Accommodation (29 new jobs) 4. Social assistance (23 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (23 new jobs) From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 83 jobs in that time period. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 20.2% percent of the total employment decline in Platte County, Wyoming. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (83 jobs lost) 2. Heavy and civil engineering construction (38 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (32 jobs lost) 4. Animal production (15 jobs lost) 5. Professional and technical services (12 jobs lost) In Platte County, Wyoming, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 1.5%, or 49 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Of the 79 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 33 experience no change, 25 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 21 industries reported employment loss in the period.

 

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