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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


Total payroll employment in the District of Columbia declined by 2,800 jobs (0.4 percent) in June. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.9 percent.

Maryland


Total payroll employment in Maryland fell by 8,500 jobs (0.3 percent) in June. The unemployment rate ticked up from 3.2 percent to 3.3 percent.

North Carolina


Total payroll employment in North Carolina increased by 5,000 jobs (0.1 percent) in June. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.

South Carolina


Total payroll employment in South Carolina increased by 5,800 jobs (0.2 percent) in June. The unemployment rate is currently at 4.1 percent, remaining stable.

Virginia


Total payroll employment in Virginia declined by 8,400 jobs (0.2 percent) in June. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 3.5 percent.

West Virginia


Total payroll employment in West Virginia increased by 1,300 jobs (0.2 percent) in June. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent.

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