Ward County, North Dakota Industry Employment Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Ward County, North Dakota, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 6.3%, or 1,631 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From the 147 3-digit NAICS industries, 34 did not experience any change, 64 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 49 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.The Support activities for transportation industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 71 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Support activities for transportation makes up 0.9% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Ward County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Support activities for transportation (71 jobs lost) 2. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (70 jobs lost) 3. Administrative and support services (69 jobs lost) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (36 jobs lost) 5. Nonstore retailers (34 jobs lost) The General merchandise stores industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 725 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in General merchandise stores makes up 4.4% percent of the total industry employment growth in Ward County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. General merchandise stores (725 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (644 new jobs) 3. Food and beverage stores (587 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (540 new jobs) 5. Accommodation (514 new jobs)

 

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