Oregon Labor Market Information System
Region 7
Economy


Recent Trends
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The fall means more rain and less employment on the South Coast. In Curry County, after reaching its seasonal peak in August and September, total employment trends downward before reaching its usual low point in January and February. Curry County industries most impacted by the recession include wood products manufacturing, construction, retail trade, and leisure and hospitality.

In Coos County, there is less of a seasonal difference between the highest and lowest month's total employment. One reason is that about   Published Oct-1-2009 ...more

Unemployment Rates  
 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED
 Sep
2009
Aug
2009
Sep
2008
Oregon
11.3%12.0%6.8%
Coos County12.8%13.5%8.2%
Curry County14.2%14.1%8.5%
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Source:  Oregon Employment Department

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Current Employment 
 TOTAL NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT
 NOT SEASONALLY ADJUSTED
Change from% Change from
 Sep
2009
Aug
2009
Sep
2008
Aug
2009
Sep
2008
Aug
2009
Sep
2008
Oregon1,624,6001,619,8001,724,8004,800-100,2000.3%-5.8%
Coos County21,92021,62022,870300-9501.4%-4.2%
Curry County6,7806,7907,260-10-480-0.1%-6.6%
Source:  Oregon Employment Department
Employment and Wages by Industry - Region 7 
 2008 COVERED EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES
 FirmsEmpl.Payroll
TOTAL2,85429,546$882,551,976
Natural Resources & Mining 1811,356$48,412,483
Construction 3281,480$50,742,093
Manufacturing 1042,232$85,739,485
Trade, Transportation. & Utilities 5405,606$158,701,790
Information 37346$11,034,393
Financial Activities 2291,074$37,269,897
Professional & Business Services 2632,597$71,805,066
Education & Health Services 3122,937$79,687,249
Leisure & Hospitality 3383,610$53,818,221
Other Services 324932$17,464,709
Private Non-Classified 40$0
Government1987,372$267,805,125

Source:  Oregon Employment Department

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