January 19, 2010 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Employment declines in U.S. counties, June 2008–09
Decrease in employment in large counties, June 2008–09
| County |
Decrease in employment |
Oakland, MI |
-65,600 |
Dallas, TX |
-71,600 |
San Diego, CA |
-77,500 |
Wayne, MI |
-85,500 |
Clark, NV |
-98,500 |
New York, NY |
-113,200 |
Orange, CA |
-119,700 |
Cook, IL |
-137,700 |
Maricopa, AZ |
-149,900 |
Los Angeles, CA |
-256,700 |
These data featured in the TED article, Employment declines in U.S. counties, June 2008–09.
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