South Coast Economic Indicators - September 2026
Attached are this month’s South Coast Indicators with August 2026 data. They’re also available at this link!
South Coast Economy
Total nonfarm employment decreased by 320 jobs over the year in Coos County to 22,520. The private education and health services sector experienced the greatest employment gains with 80 jobs. Manufacturing and professional and business services experienced the greatest employment losses with 130 jobs each.
Total nonfarm employment decreased by 30 jobs over the year in Curry County to 6,720 jobs. The private education and health services, professional and business services, and TTU sectors experienced the greatest employment gains with 20 jobs each. Leisure and hospitality experienced the greatest employment losses with 30 jobs.
For greater insights into industry specific employment details the latest South Coast Employment Press Release is found here:
Special Topic: Net Job Change by Firm Size, 2020-2025
During this six year period small firms were the most volatile, but also added the most jobs (+99). Mid-size firms showed strong gains in 2022 with growth stalling the following years. Large firms posted a notable gain in 2024 but have otherwise been relatively flat. Gains were split between small and large firms in 2024, while last year only smaller firms witnessed strong gains.
During this six year period small firms were the most volatile but also added the most jobs in a single year. Large firms had more stable, modest employment changes. 2021 was a strong recovery year for nearly all firm sizes. 2022 and 2024 employment change was almost flat across all firm sizes. Large firms experienced the most growth adding 46 jobs in six years.
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Jeff McAllister (he/him/his)
Workforce Analyst / Economist
Serving Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath and Lake Counties
(541) 414-5325
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