Industry Employment Dynamics, 2014
Self-Employment
As for overall employment, the number of selfemployed in Duval County has been rather steady
during the past decade. About one quarter of the
self-employed work in construction, the fastest
growing sector. Compared to the nation, relatively
more of those self-employed are found in the oil and
gas industry.
Reflecting the industry patterns, most of the
major firms in Duval County are in the construction,
oil and gas, and health care sectors.
Self-Employment Dynamics
DUVAL COUNTY
Self-Employment Trend
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Top 10 Businesses
Business Name
Industry (NAICS)
Straight Line Construction
Site Preparation Contractors (238910)
150
La Paloma Nursing Center
Nursing Care Facilities (623110)
80
La Hacienda Nursing Home
Nursing Care Facilities (623110)
69
Home Health Adm. Office
Home Health Care Services (621610)
50
Price Drilling
Water & Sewer Line Construction (237110)
48
Key Energy Services
Oil & Gas Pipeline Construction (237120)
48
Newman Operating
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Extraction (211111)
45
Pike Energy Solutions
Electrical Contractors & Other Installation (238210)
35
Baker Petrolite
Oil & Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (333132)
35
Circle K
Convenience Stores (445120)
35
Source: EMSI Analyst, 2014
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