Sumter Economic Development

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Breakdown of Economic Sector

Employment By Industry Sector, 1Q 2007

Industry Sector Employment % Employment #
Nat. Resources & Mining 1.0% 383
Construction 7.3% 2,774
Manufacturing 21.2% 8,037
Service Providing 51.7% 19,652
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 16.6% 6,313
Information 1.0% 389
Financial Activities 3.1% 1,170
Professional and Business Services 7.0% 2,647
Education and Health Services 12.0% 4,542
Leisure and Hospitality 8.9% 3,391
Other Services 2.9% 1,118
Source: SC Employment Security Commission, Labor Market Information Division