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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Spokane metropolitan area has a workforce of about 287,000 people (255,000 non-farm) and an unemployment rate of 5.3 percent as of February 2020; the largest sectors for non–farm employment are education and health services, trade, transportation, and utilities, and government.
Unemployment in the US by State (June 2023) The list of U.S. states and territories by unemployment rate compares the seasonally adjusted unemployment rates by state and territory, sortable by name, rate, and change. Data are provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment publication.
Annual rate of change of unemployment rate over presidential terms in office. From President Truman onward, the unemployment rate fell by 0.8% with a Democratic president on average, while it rose 1.1% with a Republican. [27] Job creation is reported monthly and receives significant media attention, as a proxy for the overall health of the economy.
The lowest unemployment rate was in North Dakota at just 2.7%, while New Mexico had the highest unemployment rate at 6.7%. Unemployment rates have recovered dramatically in all the states since ...
The median household income was $34,401, compared to $44,768 citywide. 13.1% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher, while 33.2% had at most a high school diploma. The unemployment rate was 7.8% compared to 6.5% citywide. 84.7% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, compared to 54.5% citywide. [1]
Jul. 24—Three and a half years after COVID emerged, the state of Washington recently sent more than $3 million to dozens of Spokane businesses hurt by the pandemic , the Department of Commerce ...
The unemployment rate was 5.6% compared to 6.5% citywide. 51.8% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, compared to 54.5% citywide. 96.4% of residents were born in the United States or one of its territories.
(The Center Square) – Spokane is slated to adopt its 2025-2026 budget on Monday, closing a roughly $25 million deficit while attempting to prioritize public safety and urban planning. Mayor Lisa ...