2002 to 2006 Labor Force News for Saguache County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

The Administration of environmental programs industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 33 jobs in that time period. The declines in Administration of environmental programs makes up 6.3% percent of the employment lost during the period in Saguache County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of environmental programs (33 jobs lost) 2. Crop production (28 jobs lost) 3. Food and beverage stores (14 jobs lost) 4. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (11 jobs lost) 5. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (10 jobs lost) In Saguache County, Colorado, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 8.2%, or 133 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Given the 51 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 27 had stable employment, 10 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 14 industries reported a drop in employment. The Agriculture and forestry support activities industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 158 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Agriculture and forestry support activities makes up 8.4% percent of the total growth in Saguache County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Agriculture and forestry support activities (158 new jobs) 2. Educational services (22 new jobs)

 

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