Kenedy County
The mainstays of the Kenedy
county economy are mining and
agriculture. These two sectors together
account for two thirds of all jobs in the
county. The community is supported by 25
private business establishments. One firm
provides oil and gas support services with
over 250 employees. In the agriculture
sector, six businesses are involved in
fishing, hunting, and animal processing.
Employment Growth 2012-13 by Industry
Government
Other Services (except Public Admin)
Accommodation & Food Services
Arts & Recreation
Health Care & Social Assistance
Educational Services (Private)
Administrative & Support
Management of Businesses
Professional & Scientific Services
Real Estate & Rental
Finance & Insurance
Information
Transportation & Warehousing
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Manufacturing
Construction
Utilities
Mining
Agriculture
Kenedy county’s economy is
made up of a handful of businesses.
During 2013, businesses in the two major
sectors—mining and agriculture—
accounted for most of the 43 new privatesector jobs in the county.
-40%
-30%
-20%
-10%
0%
10%
The county’s business activity
gradually returned to its pre-2008 levels
until 2012. Sharp increases in business
sales since the last quarter of 2012 have
come from major expansion in the fishing
industry.
Sales
6
3500%
Volume, $mil (left scale)
Y-o-Y % Change (right scale)
5
3000%
2500%
4
2000%
3
1500%
1000%
2
500%
1
0%
0
-500%
2008
20
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2009
Annual Review of the South Texas Economy – 2014 Edition
2010
2011
2012
2013
20%
30%