Sumter Economic Development

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Breakdown of Economic Sector

Employment By Industry Sector, 1Q 2007

Industry Sector Employment % Employment #
Nat. Resources & Mining 0.7% 371
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting 0.7% 370
Construction 4.9% 2,692
Manufacturing 16.1% 8,037
Service Providing 35.4% 19,622
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 11.5% 6,380
Information 5.8% 321
Financial Activities 2.0% 1,109
Professional and Business Services 4.4% 2,439
Education and Health Services 8.7% 4,828
Leisure and Hospitality 6.1% 3,396
Government 12.2% 6,781
Source: SC Employment Security Commission, Labor Market Information Division