Stephens County, Oklahoma 2006 Labor Force Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Support activities for mining industry has grown the most with 380 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Support activities for mining makes up 16.6% percent of the total growth in Stephens County, Oklahoma. Top Growing Industries: 1. Support activities for mining (380 new jobs) 2. Administrative and support services (179 new jobs) 3. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (176 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (168 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (162 new jobs) The Educational services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 1210 jobs. The declines in Educational services makes up 36.6% percent of the total employment decline in Stephens County, Oklahoma. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (1210 jobs lost) 2. Electronics and appliance stores (483 jobs lost) 3. Food and beverage stores (73 jobs lost) 4. Nursing and residential care facilities (53 jobs lost) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (52 jobs lost) In Stephens County, Oklahoma, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 9.8%, or 1,379 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 111 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 36 did not change, 45 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 30 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

 

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