Richland County, Wisconsin eCanned Economic Summary

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

In Richland County, Wisconsin, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 4.7%, or 273 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 48 jobs in that time period. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 12.0% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Richland County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (48 jobs lost) 2. Building material and garden supply stores (12 jobs lost) 3. Food and beverage stores (5 jobs lost) 4. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (4 jobs lost) 5. Repair and maintenance (2 jobs lost) From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Nursing and residential care facilities industry has grown the most with 239 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Nursing and residential care facilities makes up 22.5% percent of the total number of new jobs in Richland County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Nursing and residential care facilities (239 new jobs) 2. Administrative and support services (64 new jobs) 3. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (32 new jobs) 4. Food manufacturing (30 new jobs) 5. Wood product manufacturing (29 new jobs) Given the 84 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 33 had stable employment, 33 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 18 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

< Prev