Wood County, West Virginia 2006 Job Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 153 3-digit NAICS industries, 37 did not change, 55 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 61 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Given the industries in the area, the Social assistance industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 722 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Social assistance makes up 5.8% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Wood County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Social assistance (722 jobs lost) 2. Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (520 jobs lost) 3. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (397 jobs lost) 4. General merchandise stores (199 jobs lost) 5. Personal and laundry services (181 jobs lost) In Wood County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 0.4%, or 177 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has added the most employment with 1,779 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Educational services makes up 7.6% percent of the total number of new jobs in Wood County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (1,779 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (1,172 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (690 new jobs) 4. Ambulatory health care services (399 new jobs) 5. Construction of buildings (341 new jobs)

 

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