BLS Economic News for Union County, New Mexico

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 72 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 41 did not change, 14 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 17 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Given the industries in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 35 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Food services and drinking places makes up 21.2% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Union County, New Mexico. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (35 jobs lost) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (21 jobs lost) 3. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3 jobs lost) 4. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (3 jobs lost) 5. Food and beverage stores (2 jobs lost) In Union County, New Mexico, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has stay the same by 0.0%, or 0 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Accommodation industry has added the most employment with 31 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Accommodation makes up 11.2% percent of the growth in Union County, New Mexico. Top Growing Industries: 1. Accommodation (31 new jobs) 2. Animal production (11 new jobs) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (11 new jobs) 4. Specialty trade contractors (3 new jobs) 5. Repair and maintenance (1 new jobs)

 

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