Employment of Bellingham Residents - 1980
| Sector | Number | Percent | Ma. Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,587 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Agriculture | 59 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Construction | 400 | 6.1 | 4.2 |
| Manufacturing | 2,641 | 40.1 | 26.0 |
| Durable | 703 | 10.7 | 9.2 |
| Nondurable | 1,938 | 29.4 | 16.8 |
| Transportation | 367 | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Wholesale/Retail Trade | 1,269 | 19.3 | 19.1 |
| Finance | 171 | 2.6 | 6.4 |
Professional & Related Services | 1,070 | 16.2 | 24.8 |
SOURCE: U.S. Census of Population -- 1980