Clark County
Clark County Employment by Sector in 2011
Clark County has the largest employment in Health and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Manufacturing. Manufacturing is fueled by the location near the Port along the Columbia River. The large suburban nature of the county fuels the Health Care, Retail Trade, and Construction Industries in the county.
Clark County has the largest employment in Health and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Manufacturing. Manufacturing is fueled by the location near the Port along the Columbia River. The large suburban nature of the county fuels the Health Care, Retail Trade, and Construction Industries in the county.
Clark County Employment Change by Sector between 2007-2011
Clark County has seen growth in the Wholesale Trade sector due to growth along the river with access to the ports. Healthcare and Social Assistance grew because of the growing population in the county's suburbs. Construction, Manufacturing and Management dropped mostly because of the recession, but they still hold a strong part of the economy.
Clark County has seen growth in the Wholesale Trade sector due to growth along the river with access to the ports. Healthcare and Social Assistance grew because of the growing population in the county's suburbs. Construction, Manufacturing and Management dropped mostly because of the recession, but they still hold a strong part of the economy.
Clark County Location Quotients in 2011
Construction has the most concentration in Clark County compared the reference economy with a Location Quotient of 1.7. This is due mostly to the building of residences in the counties large suburban area. Clark County Serves as the home to many citizens who work in Portland. The Northern areas of Clark County are home to several forestry and agricultural areas, and that is shown by a high Location Quotient for these industries.
Construction has the most concentration in Clark County compared the reference economy with a Location Quotient of 1.7. This is due mostly to the building of residences in the counties large suburban area. Clark County Serves as the home to many citizens who work in Portland. The Northern areas of Clark County are home to several forestry and agricultural areas, and that is shown by a high Location Quotient for these industries.