2002 to 2006 Labor Force Summary for Putnam County, Florida

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Putnam County, Florida, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 7.6%, or 1,330 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has grown the most with 380 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 4.1% percent of the growth in Putnam County, Florida. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (380 new jobs) 2. Utilities (299 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (240 new jobs) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (213 new jobs) 5. Heavy and civil engineering construction (179 new jobs) Out of the 109 3-digit NAICS industries, 26 did not change, 52 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 31 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. Given the industries in the area, the Construction of buildings industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 403 jobs in that time period. The declines in Construction of buildings makes up 13.2% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Putnam County, Florida. Top Declining Industries: 1. Construction of buildings (403 jobs lost) 2. Administration of human resource programs (207 jobs lost) 3. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (137 jobs lost) 4. Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (104 jobs lost) 5. Accommodation (62 jobs lost)

 

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