Woodward County, Oklahoma 2006 Economic Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the Administration of human resource programs industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 71 jobs. The declines in Administration of human resource programs makes up 4.6% percent of the employment lost during the period in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of human resource programs (71 jobs lost) 2. General merchandise stores (68 jobs lost) 3. Heavy and civil engineering construction (27 jobs lost) 4. Personal and laundry services (19 jobs lost) 5. Construction of buildings (17 jobs lost) From the 109 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 29 did not experience any change, 43 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 37 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Support activities for mining industry has grown the most with 1,043 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Support activities for mining makes up 2.4% percent of the total growth in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Top Growing Industries: 1. Support activities for mining (1,043 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (177 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (172 new jobs) 4. Utilities (111 new jobs) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (85 new jobs) In Woodward County, Oklahoma, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 22.3%, or 1,729 jobs, from 2001 to 2006.

 

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