2002 to 2006 Workforce Update for Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 64 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 29 did not experience any change, 16 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 19 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Support activities for mining industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 400 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Support activities for mining makes up 9.4% percent of the total industry employment growth in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Support activities for mining (400 new jobs) 2. Truck transportation (53 new jobs) 3. Utilities (32 new jobs) 4. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (17 new jobs) 5. Professional and technical services (12 new jobs) In Rio Blanco County, Colorado, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 32.1%, or 882 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. The Accommodation industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 40 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Accommodation makes up 7.2% percent of the total job loss in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Accommodation (40 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (15 jobs lost) 3. Animal production (9 jobs lost) 4. Executive, legislative and general government (8 jobs lost) 5. Gasoline stations (7 jobs lost)

 

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