BLS Economic Summary for Washita County, Oklahoma

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 69 3-digit NAICS industries, 35 did not experience any change, 19 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 15 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 20 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 8.1% percent of the growth in Washita County, Oklahoma. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (20 new jobs) 2. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (16 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (14 new jobs) 4. Food and beverage stores (11 new jobs) 5. Repair and maintenance (3 new jobs) In Washita County, Oklahoma, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 2.8%, or 63 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. The Heavy and civil engineering construction industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 26 jobs. The declines in Heavy and civil engineering construction makes up 7.9% percent of the total job loss in Washita County, Oklahoma. Top Declining Industries: 1. Heavy and civil engineering construction (26 jobs lost) 2. Ambulatory health care services (20 jobs lost) 3. Justice, public order, and safety activities (10 jobs lost) 4. Postal service (4 jobs lost) 5. Administration of environmental programs (4 jobs lost)

 

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