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December jobless rates up in 6 states, down in 2; payroll jobs up in 2 states

01/28/2025

In December 2024, unemployment rates were higher in 6 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 2 states and was essentially unchanged in 48 states and the District.
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December jobless rates up over the year in 266 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 36

02/05/2025

Jobless rates were higher in December than a year earlier in 266 of the 389 metropolitan areas, lower in 95, and unchanged in 28. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 36 metropolitan areas and was essentially unchanged in 353.
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