Williams County, North Dakota 2006 Labor Force News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 121 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not change, 53 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 38 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In Williams County, North Dakota, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 20.2%, or 1,819 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. The Support activities for mining industry has added the most employment with 1,108 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Support activities for mining makes up 10.5% percent of the total number of new jobs in Williams County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Support activities for mining (1,108 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (339 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (252 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (236 new jobs) 5. Nursing and residential care facilities (106 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Social assistance industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 106 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Social assistance makes up 4.3% percent of the total employment decline in Williams County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Social assistance (106 jobs lost) 2. Administrative and support services (81 jobs lost) 3. Utilities (56 jobs lost) 4. General merchandise stores (45 jobs lost) 5. Membership associations and organizations (30 jobs lost)

 

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