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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Region: Northern Virginia
Measurement Period: August 2024
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This indicator describes civilians, 16 years of age and over, who are unemployed as a percent of the U.S. civilian labor force.

Why is this important?

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of the local economy. Unemployment occurs when local businesses are not able to supply enough appropriate jobs for local employees and/or when the labor force is not able to supply appropriate skills to employers. A high rate of unemployment has personal and societal effects. During periods of unemployment, individuals are likely to feel severe economic strain and mental stress. Unemployment is also related to access to health care, as many individuals receive health insurance through their employer. A high unemployment rate places strain on financial support systems, as unemployed persons qualify for unemployment benefits and food stamp programs.
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Region: Northern Virginia

The Northern Virginia region includes Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas City, and Manassas Park City.
3.1%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Measurement period: August 2024
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: November 2024
Filter(s) for this location: State: Virginia
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Compared to VA Counties, Northern Virginia has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.2%.
VA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Northern Virginia has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.0% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the VA Value (3.5%), Northern Virginia has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
VA Value
(3.5%)
Compared to the US Value (4.4%), Northern Virginia has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Northern Virginia (3.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.9%).
Prior Value
(2.9%)
Over time, the Northern Virginia value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Technical note: Data do not incorporate BLS's annual benchmarking revisions.

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