Demographics: Employment
| Employment | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Labor Force | 14,200 | 13,973 | 14,041 | 13,398 |
| Employment | 13,525 | 13,346 | 13,422 | 12,163 |
| Unemployment | 675 | 627 | 619 | 785 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4,8% | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.9% |
Employment by Industry
| Industry | Avg # | % |
| Agriculture/Forestry/ Fishing/Hunting |
757 | 4.6% |
| Mining | 286 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 236 | 1.6% |
| Construction | 669 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 2,403 | 18.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 343 | 2.5% |
| Retail Trade | 1,001 | 7.2% |
| Transportation/Warehousing | 231 | 2.8% |
| Information | 242 | 1.6% |
| Finance/Insurance | 249 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate, Rental/Leasing | 80 | .6% |
| Professional & Technical Services | 120 | .7% |
| Administrative/Waste Services | 460 | 3.0% |
| Health Care/Social Assistance | 922 | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 57 | .4% |
| Accommodation/Food Services | 788 | 5.6% |
| Other Services | 151 | 1.2% |
| TOTAL COUNTY | 13,346 | 100% |
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