Industry
Estimate
Table 2-18.
Percent
City of Goldsboro Jobs per Industry Sector
Industry
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and
accommodation and food services 3,628 7.1% Other services, except public administration 2,935 5.8% Construction
Public administration 3,770 7.4% Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Selected Economic
Characteristics, 2010‐2012
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Estimate
Percent
92 0.8%
368 3.1%
1,811 15.4%
336 2.9%
1,209 10.3%
City of Goldsboro Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 435 3.7%
The City of Goldsboro has a very diverse economy, supporting a variety of
industries including its military, agricultural, and historic heritage. Due to the
city’s proximity to Seymour Johnson AFB, much of the county’s economic
profit is a result of the number of military and personnel working at the
installation. The city’s primary industries are education, healthcare, social
assistance, and manufacturing. Information 158 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and
leasing 388 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and management, and
administrative and waste management services 650 5.5%
Educational services, and health care and social
assistance 3,167 27.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and
accommodation and food services 1,102 9.4%
635 5.4%
1,392 11.9%
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation, a non‐profit
organization, supports the improvement of Downtown Goldsboro. They
create and facilitate downtown development, promotions, and preservation
activities and provide downtown information. The organization strives to
enhance the appearance, desirability and vitality of this very important
economic and social center. They provide façade grants to downtown
property owners and organize and facilitate a variety of community events.
Other services, except public administration
Public administration
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Selected Economic
Characteristics, 2010‐2012
City of Washington
Table 2‐18 shows the total jobs per industry sector in the City of Goldsboro.
The City of Washington takes pride in its historic relevance and has focused
on the preservation of the city’s historic architecture and agricultural roots.
Currently, the city serves as a major retail and services center for Beaufort
County. Services include medical, small scale manufacturing, retail, tourism,
and agriculture. However, the city has experienced impacts related to the
recent slow economy. Table 2‐19 shows the total jobs per industry sector in
the City of Washington.
Source: http://www.dgdc.org/
Source: City of Washington, NC Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, 2013
Background Report
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