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Orange RPU PY 2025-2028 Regional Plan
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<br />These industries were identified as emerging using a thorough analysis of 3-digit NAICS
<br />codes. The selection criteria focused on industries with a location quotient (LQ) that
<br />increased between 2019 and 2024 but remained below 1.2, signaling growing regional
<br />specialization. Additionally, industries were filtered to include those with a competitive
<br />effect greater than 1, meaning they outperformed national trends due to regional
<br />strengths. To ensure significant economic impact, the analysis also considered industries
<br />with job growth exceeding 10% and total employment of more than 1,000 jobs in 2024.46
<br />Key highlights include:
<br />• Ambulatory Health Care Services experienced significant job growth, adding
<br />14,792 jobs (15% growth) from 2019 to 2024, driven by the rising demand for
<br />outpatient care. This industry’s competitive effect of 1,254 underscores its regional
<br />strength in meeting healthcare needs.47
<br />• Transportation Equipment Manufacturing grew by 25%, adding 3,751 jobs, with
<br />a notable competitive effect of 3,011. This growth reflects Orange County’s
<br />advancements in manufacturing capabilities and its ability to respond to regional
<br />and national transportation needs.48
<br />• Couriers and Messengers saw remarkable growth, increasing by 64% and
<br />adding 4,688 jobs. This expansion was fueled by the growth of e-commerce and
<br />showed a competitive effect of 1,450, highlighting the region’s adaptability in
<br />logistics.49
<br />• Nursing and Residential Care Facilities demonstrated steady growth, with a 5%
<br />increase in jobs (1,340 new positions) and a competitive effect of 2,634. This
<br />reflects the rising demand for long-term care services in an aging population.50
<br />Additional industries driving growth include Beverage and Tobacco Product
<br />Manufacturing (+30% job growth), Utilities (+14%), and Air Transportation (+24%). These
<br />industries collectively illustrate Orange County’s evolving economic landscape, where
<br />regional strengths align with emerging national trends.51
<br />NAICS Description 2019
<br />Jobs
<br />2024
<br />Jobs
<br />2019 -
<br />2024
<br />Change
<br />2019 -
<br />2024 %
<br />Change
<br />Competitive
<br />Effect
<br />2019
<br />LQ
<br />2024
<br />LQ
<br />621 Ambulatory Health Care
<br />Services 98,777 113,569 14,792 15% 1,254 1.09 1.15
<br />624 Social Assistance 50,344 61,598 11,253 22% 5,058 1.00 1.14
<br />336 Transportation Equipment
<br />Manufacturing 15,054 18,805 3,751 25% 3,011 0.77 0.96
<br />611 Educational Services 40,189 43,531 3,342 8% 1,659 0.85 0.93
<br />492 Couriers and Messengers 7,285 11,973 4,688 64% 1,450 0.73 0.87
<br />485 Transit and Ground
<br />Passenger Transportation 6,177 6,273 96 2% 607 0.75 0.87
<br />623 Nursing and Residential
<br />Care Facilities 28,177 29,516 1,340 5% 2,634 0.74 0.86
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<br />46 Lightcast. Industry Analysis Tool. Accessed January 2025. https://analyst.lightcast.io
<br />47 Lightcast, Industry Analysis Tool.
<br />48 Lightcast, Industry Analysis Tool.
<br />49 Lightcast, Industry Analysis Tool.
<br />50 Lightcast, Industry Analysis Tool.
<br />51 Lightcast, Industry Analysis Tool.
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