LAU Economic News Releases

April jobless rates down in 10 states, up in 1; payroll jobs up in 9 states, down in 1

05/19/2017

In April, unemployment rates were lower in 10 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 9 states, decreased in 1, and was essentially unchanged in 40 states and the District.
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March jobless rates down over the year in 336 of 388 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 310

05/03/2017

Jobless rates were lower in March than a year earlier in 336 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 38, and unchanged in 14. Nonfarm payroll employment was up in 310 metropolitan areas over the year, down in 71, and unchanged in 7.
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Jobless rates down in 38 states in 2016; employment-population ratios up in 36 states

02/28/2017

Annual average unemployment rates in 2016 decreased in 38 states and the District of Columbia, increased in 9 states, and were unchanged in 3 states. Employment-population ratios increased in 36 states and the District, decreased in 12 states, and were unchanged in 2 states.
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