Industry Estimate Percent
Finance and insurance , and real estate and rental and leasing
Professional , scientific , and management , and administrative and waste management services
Educational services , and health care and social assistance
Arts , entertainment , and recreation , and accommodation and food services
Background Report
49 3.3 %
22 1.5 %
259 17.7 %
83 5.7 %
Other services , except public administration 126 8.6 % Public administration 203 13.9 % Source : US Census Bureau , American Community Survey , Selected Economic Characteristics , 2010‐2012
Washington County Washington County has a wide range of industries that support the county ’ s economy . With production in marine and wood products , a strong tourism and retirement market , as well as lead food manufacturing companies and agricultural research centers , Washington County is able to meet the needs of numerous industries . The primary industries in Washington County are education , health care , social assistance , and manufacturing .
Tables 2‐14 and 2‐15 show the major employers and total jobs per industry sector in Washington County , respectively .
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Table 2-14 . Major Employers in Washingto Major Employers Domtar Paper Company
Washington County Board Of Education
County Of Washington Weyerhaeuser Washington County Hospital Source : NC Commerce , Labor and Economic Analysis Divi
Table 2-15 . Industry
Washington County Jobs per In
Agriculture , Forestry , Fishing and Hunting , and Mi Construction Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Transportation and warehousing , and utilities Information
Finance and insurance , and real estate and rental leasing
Professional , scientific , and management , and administrative and waste management services
Educational services , and health care and social assistance
Arts , entertainment , and recreation , and accommodation and food services
Other services , except public administration Public administration Source : US Census Bureau , American Community Survey , Characteristics , 2010‐2012