BLS Economic Article for Wells County, North Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

The Food manufacturing industry has grown the most with 10 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Food manufacturing makes up 12.2% percent of the growth in Wells County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food manufacturing (10 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (8 new jobs) 3. Repair and maintenance (3 new jobs) 4. Agriculture and forestry support activities (2 new jobs) 5. Insurance carriers and related activities (2 new jobs) In Wells County, North Dakota, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 2.5%, or 42 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Given the 68 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 32 had stable employment, 16 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 20 industries reported a drop in employment. From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 9 jobs in that time period. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 4.8% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Wells County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (9 jobs lost) 2. Heavy and civil engineering construction (8 jobs lost) 3. Building material and garden supply stores (8 jobs lost) 4. Professional and technical services (8 jobs lost) 5. Personal and laundry services (5 jobs lost)

 

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