Each month, we ask Fifth District business owners about recent changes in economic conditions and their expectations.
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.
Snapshot By State
District of Columbia
Payroll employment in the District of Columbia increased by 400 jobs (0.1 percent) in April. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.2 percent.
Maryland
Maryland payroll employment increased by 7,800 jobs (0.3 percent) in April. The unemployment rate has risen 0.1 percentage point from March to 2.6 percent.
North Carolina
Payroll employment in North Carolina increased by 10,200 jobs (0.2 percent) in April. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5 percent.
South Carolina
Payroll employment in South Carolina increased by 8,100 jobs (0.3 percent) in April. The unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.2 percent.
Virginia
Payroll employment in Virginia increased by 3,400 jobs (0.1 percent) in April. The unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage point to a rate of 2.8 percent.
West Virginia
West Virginia payroll employment decreased by 400 jobs (0.1 percent) in April. The unemployment rate remained flat over the month at 4.3 percent.
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