Demographics: Employment
| Employment | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Labor Force | 14,627 | 14,891 | 14,200 | 13,973 |
| Employment | 14,052 | 14,262 | 13,525 | 13,346 |
| Unemployment | 575 | 629 | 675 | 627 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 4.5% |
Employment by Industry
| Industry | Avg # | % |
| Agriculture/Forestry/ Fishing/Hunting |
1062 | 7.9% |
| Mining | 259 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 354 | 2.0% |
| Construction | 558 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2,485 | 18.6% |
| Wholesale Trade | 356 | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 1,093 | 8.1% |
| Transportation/Warehousing | 150 | 1.1% |
| Information | 184 | 1.4% |
| Finance/Insurance | 237 | 1.7% |
| Government | 2,816 | 21.1% |
| Real Estate, Rental/Leasing | 139 | 1% |
| Professional & Technical Services | 401 | .3% |
| Administrative/Waste Services | 340 | 2.5% |
| Health Care/Social Assistance | 1,625 | 12% |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 55 | .04% |
| Accommodation/Food Services | 782 | 5.8% |
| Other Services | 167 | 1.2% |
| TOTAL COUNTY | 13,346 | 100% |
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