Weld County, Colorado Industry Employment Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 151 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 23 did not experience any change, 81 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 47 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Given the industries in the area, the Computer and electronic product manufacturing industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 880 jobs in that time period. The declines in Computer and electronic product manufacturing makes up 3.4% percent of the employment lost during the period in Weld County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Computer and electronic product manufacturing (880 jobs lost) 2. Food manufacturing (871 jobs lost) 3. Nonstore retailers (531 jobs lost) 4. Support activities for transportation (401 jobs lost) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (284 jobs lost) In Weld County, Colorado, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 11.0%, or 7,936 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Educational services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 5,704 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Educational services makes up 40.2% percent of the total industry employment growth in Weld County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (5,704 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (3,530 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (1,376 new jobs) 4. Specialty trade contractors (927 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (904 new jobs)

 

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