2002 to 2006 Labor Force Update for Washington County, Florida

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 171 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 5.4% percent of the growth in Washington County, Florida. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (171 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (49 new jobs) 3. Health and personal care stores (36 new jobs) 4. Heavy and civil engineering construction (33 new jobs) 5. Construction of buildings (32 new jobs) Of the 82 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 34 experience no change, 33 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 15 industries reported employment loss in the period.Given the industries in the area, the Forestry and logging industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 51 jobs in that time period. The declines in Forestry and logging makes up 14.3% percent of the total employment decline in Washington County, Florida. Top Declining Industries: 1. Forestry and logging (51 jobs lost) 2. Administration of human resource programs (28 jobs lost) 3. Administration of economic programs (20 jobs lost) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (18 jobs lost) 5. Professional and technical services (10 jobs lost) In Washington County, Florida, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 11.5%, or 657 jobs, from 2001 to 2006.

 

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