BLS Job Report for Washington County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Washington County, Colorado, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 3.2%, or 37 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 30 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Food services and drinking places makes up 25.3% percent of the total industry employment growth in Washington County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (30 new jobs) 2. Administration of economic programs (7 new jobs) 3. Truck transportation (7 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (7 new jobs) 5. Insurance carriers and related activities (2 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 16 jobs in that time period. The declines in Specialty trade contractors makes up 28.6% percent of the employment lost during the period in Washington County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (16 jobs lost) 2. Gasoline stations (13 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (3 jobs lost) 4. Professional and technical services (2 jobs lost) 5. Administration of environmental programs (2 jobs lost) Out of the 51 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not change, 13 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 8 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

 

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