Williamsburg County, South Carolina 2006 Employment Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry has added the most employment with 279 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 4.5% percent of the total number of new jobs in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (279 new jobs) 2. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (272 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (205 new jobs) 4. Insurance carriers and related activities (199 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (144 new jobs) From the 97 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 39 did not experience any change, 28 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 30 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.The Electronic markets and agents and brokers industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 89 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Electronic markets and agents and brokers makes up 8.6% percent of the total employment decline in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (89 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (60 jobs lost) 3. Apparel manufacturing (51 jobs lost) 4. Forestry and logging (44 jobs lost) 5. Membership associations and organizations (17 jobs lost) In Williamsburg County, South Carolina, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 4.9%, or 451 jobs, between 2002 and 2006.

 

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