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Regional Economic Snapshot

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Regional Economic Snapshot

This update on the Fifth District economy includes timely analysis of labor market, housing, and other conditions at the state and metro area level.

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Snapshot By State


District of Columbia


Payroll employment in the District of Columbia increased by 1,400 jobs (0.2 percent) in December. The unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage point to 5.5 percent.


Maryland


Maryland payroll employment increased by 200 jobs (0.0 percent) in December. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.1 percent.


North Carolina


Payroll employment in North Carolina increased by 10,600 jobs in December (0.2 percent). The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent.


South Carolina


Payroll employment in South Carolina increased in December, adding 4,500 jobs (0.2 percent). The unemployment rate is currently at 4.7 percent, declining slightly by 0.1 percentage points.


Virginia


Payroll employment in Virginia increased by 4,900 jobs (0.1 percent) in December. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent.


West Virginia


Payroll employment in West Virginia fell by 100 jobs (0.0 percent) in December. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent.


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