Peoria County, Illinois 2006 Workforce Article

Contributed by Matt

In Peoria County, Illinois, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 3.5%, or 3,475 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From the 140 3-digit NAICS industries, 21 did not experience any change, 55 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 64 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 7,570 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Professional and technical services makes up
3.8% percent of the growth in Peoria County, Illinois.

Top Growing Industries:
1. Professional and technical services (7,570 new jobs)
2. Executive, legislative and general government (2,313 new jobs)
3. Credit intermediation and related activities (1,608 new jobs)
4. Hospitals (1,357 new jobs)
5. Administrative and support services (671 new jobs)

From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 1011 jobs. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 2.9% percent of the total job loss in Peoria County, Illinois.

Top Declining Industries:
1. Food services and drinking places (1011 jobs lost)
2. Postal service (636 jobs lost)
3. Nursing and residential care facilities (386 jobs lost)
4. Support activities for transportation (273 jobs lost)
5. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (233 jobs lost)

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