BLS Economic News for Ransom County, North Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the Motor vehicle and parts dealers industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 11 jobs. The declines in Motor vehicle and parts dealers makes up 4.2% percent of the total employment decline in Ransom County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (11 jobs lost) 2. Building material and garden supply stores (6 jobs lost) 3. Administration of economic programs (3 jobs lost) 4. Educational services (2 jobs lost) 5. Food manufacturing (1 jobs lost) Given the 63 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 31 had stable employment, 19 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 13 industries reported a drop in employment.In Ransom County, North Dakota, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 5.7%, or 115 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. The Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 34 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 1.6% percent of the total industry employment growth in Ransom County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (34 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (33 new jobs) 3. Gasoline stations (22 new jobs) 4. Executive, legislative and general government (16 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (15 new jobs)

 

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