Roane County, West Virginia Industry Labor Force Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 69 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 32 did not change, 21 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 16 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In Roane County, West Virginia, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 3.1%, or 97 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Oil and gas extraction industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 32 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Oil and gas extraction makes up 5.1% percent of the total employment decline in Roane County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Oil and gas extraction (32 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (13 jobs lost) 3. Professional and technical services (11 jobs lost) 4. Postal service (6 jobs lost) 5. Gasoline stations (6 jobs lost) From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Support activities for mining industry has grown the most with 35 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Support activities for mining makes up 11.8% percent of the total growth in Roane County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Support activities for mining (35 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (16 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (15 new jobs) 4. Wood product manufacturing (12 new jobs) 5. Social assistance (10 new jobs)

 

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