2002 to 2006 Employment Update for Whitman County, Washington

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 124 3-digit NAICS industries, 38 did not experience any change, 48 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 38 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Whitman County, Washington, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 6.7%, or 1,006 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. The Food services and drinking places industry has grown the most with 171 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Food services and drinking places makes up 11.3% percent of the total growth in Whitman County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (171 new jobs) 2. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (92 new jobs) 3. Food and beverage stores (74 new jobs) 4. Ambulatory health care services (70 new jobs) 5. Personal and laundry services (68 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Administration of economic programs industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 115 jobs in that time period. The declines in Administration of economic programs makes up 5.4% percent of the employment lost during the period in Whitman County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of economic programs (115 jobs lost) 2. Professional and technical services (66 jobs lost) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (42 jobs lost) 4. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (33 jobs lost) 5. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (28 jobs lost)

 

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