January 13, 2011

Employment changes among large U.S. counties, June 2009–June 2010

Over-the-year percent change in employment, selected large counties, June 2009-June 2010
County	Percent change (p)
Largest over-the-year decreases
Marion, FL	-3.7
Yolo, CA	-3.7
Kane, IL	-2.9
McHenry, IL	-2.9
San Joaquin, CA	-2.7
Durham, NC	-2.6
Sacramento, CA	-2.6
Sedgwick, KS	-2.5
St Louis City, MO	-2.5
Largest over-the-year increases
Butler, PA	2.9
Galveston, TX	2.9
Arlington, VA	3.0
Benton, WA	3.0
Macomb, MI	3.0
Allen, IN	3.5
Ottawa, MI	3.5
Kings, NY	3.6
Elkhart, IN	9.3
Footnotes: (p) =preliminary.

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