BLS Economic Article for Yamhill County, Oregon

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Yamhill County, Oregon, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 14.8%, or 4,159 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 338 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 10.8% percent of the employment lost during the period in Yamhill County, Oregon. Top Declining Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (338 jobs lost) 2. Forestry and logging (210 jobs lost) 3. Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (102 jobs lost) 4. Nonstore retailers (49 jobs lost) 5. Truck transportation (41 jobs lost) From the 126 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 18 did not experience any change, 68 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 40 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 808 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Educational services makes up 17.8% percent of the total growth in Yamhill County, Oregon. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (808 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (477 new jobs) 3. Administrative and support services (391 new jobs) 4. Social assistance (351 new jobs) 5. Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (333 new jobs)

 

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