eCanned Economic Article for Ramsey County, North Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Credit intermediation and related activities industry has grown the most with 212 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 3.2% percent of the total number of new jobs in Ramsey County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (212 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (179 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (71 new jobs) 4. Utilities (40 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (39 new jobs) From the 105 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 39 did not experience any change, 35 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 31 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Ramsey County, North Dakota, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 1.8%, or 103 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 75 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods makes up 5.7% percent of the total employment decline in Ramsey County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (75 jobs lost) 2. Membership associations and organizations (66 jobs lost) 3. Nursing and residential care facilities (54 jobs lost) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (21 jobs lost) 5. Truck transportation (12 jobs lost)

 

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