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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


Employment in D.C. grew by 1,600 jobs (0.2 percent) in August. The unemployment rate remained at 5.0 percent.


Maryland


Employment in Maryland increased by 12,400 jobs (0.5 percent) in August. The unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 1.7 percent.


North Carolina


North Carolina employment increased by 17,500 jobs (0.4 percent) in August. The unemployment rate remained at 3.3 percent.


South Carolina


South Carolina lost 3,700 jobs (0.2 percent) in August. The unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 3.0 percent.


Virginia


Employment in Virginia rose by 6,700 jobs (0.2 percent) in August. The unemployment rate remained at 2.5 percent.


West Virginia


West Virginia employment increased by 1,000 jobs (0.1 percent) in August. The unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage point to 3.6 percent.


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