BLS Workforce Report for Raleigh County, West Virginia

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 147 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 32 did not change, 58 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 57 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. Given the industries in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 273 jobs. The declines in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 2.8% percent of the total job loss in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (273 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (237 jobs lost) 3. Personal and laundry services (141 jobs lost) 4. Administration of economic programs (130 jobs lost) 5. Food and beverage stores (91 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Educational services industry has grown the most with 1,324 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Educational services makes up 37.4% percent of the total growth in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (1,324 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (601 new jobs) 3. Mining, except oil and gas (367 new jobs) 4. General merchandise stores (353 new jobs) 5. Credit intermediation and related activities (338 new jobs) In Raleigh County, West Virginia, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 5.9%, or 1,807 jobs, between 2002 and 2006.

 

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