Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 89 of North Carolina’s counties in May, decreased in six, and remained unchanged in five. Wayne County went from 3.7 percent in April to 4.0 in May. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.3 percent while Chatham and Orange Counties each had the lowest at 2.9…… read more »
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NC’s May Unemployment Figures Released; Wayne County Jumps To 4%
NC’s May Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 89 of North Carolina’s counties in May, decreased in six, and remained unchanged in five. Wayne County came in at a 4% rate with 2,057 unemployed. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.3 percent while Chatham and Orange Counties each had the lowest at 2.9 percent.…… read more »
NC Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.7% In February
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in February. The state Commerce Department said on Friday that compares to January’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate of 3.9%. The state hasn’t logged a month-over-month rising rate since September 2020. The department says the number of those unemployed declined last month by over 10,150…… read more »
Wayne County’s Jobless Rate Declined Again In December
(GDN) — Wayne County’s unemployment rate continues its downward trend. The latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce show Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate dropped to 3.4% in December. That’s a slight improvement from the 3.6% unemployment rate reported in November, and well-improved from the 6.2% rate recorded in December of 2020. The…… read more »
Wayne County’s Unemployment Rate Continued Decline In November
(GDN) — Wayne County’s unemployment rate continues its downward trajectory. According to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate dropped to 3.6% in November. That’s down from the 3.9% rate recorded in October, and well-improved from the 6.1% unemployment rate reported in November of 2020. The new…… read more »
Wayne County’s Jobless Rate Continues To Decline
(GDN) — It’s the smallest step in the right direction as Wayne County’s unemployment rate decreases again. According to the latest figures from the N.C Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally non-adjusted jobless rate dropped to 3.9% in October, down one-tenth of a point from the 4% unemployment rate recorded in September. The latest figures…… read more »
Wayne County’s Unemployment Rate Down To 4% In September
Wayne County’s latest unemployment figures show a significant month-over-month improvement. According to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally non-adjusted jobless rate decreased to 4.0% in September. That’s down from the 4.7% unemployment rate recorded in August and much improved from the 6.4% jobless rate seen in September of 2020. …… read more »
Wayne County’s Unemployment Ticks Down In August
Wayne County’s unemployment rate dropped a couple of points in August. According to Wednesday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate dropped to 4.7% last month. That’s down from the 4.9% unemployment rate recorded in July. Wayne County’s jobless rate is still much improved from this time last year. …… read more »
Wayne County’s Unemployment Rate Remains Halved From One Year Ago
Wayne County’s unemployment rate ticks up slightly but remains relatively stable. According to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate increased to 4.7% in May. That’s up one-tenth of a point from the 4.6% unemployment rate recorded in April. Wayne County’s jobless rate remains well-improved from one…… read more »
Wayne County’s Unemployment Rate Declines In March
Wayne County’s unemployment rate continues its slow and steady improvement. According to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate dropped to 4.8% in March, down from the 5.8% rate reported in February. 2,422 persons were considered unemployed in Wayne County this March. Wayne County’s unemployment rate is…… read more »
