Some southeastern North Carolina counties and their rates were: Bladen 4.2, Brunswick 4.2, Columbus 3.5, Cumberland 4.6, Duplin 3.4, New Hanover 3.1, Pender 3.3, Robeson 4.8, and Sampson 3.3.
When compared to the same month last year, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in 89 counties, increased in five, and remained unchanged in six. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases over the year.
The number of workers employed statewide (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in November by 27,699 to 5,086,500, while those unemployed increased by 402 to 177,244. Since November 2022, the number of workers employed statewide increased by 126,461, while those unemployed decreased by 7,217.
It is important to note that employment estimates are subject to large seasonal patterns; therefore, it is advisable to focus on over-the-year changes in the not-seasonally adjusted estimates.
The next unemployment update is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2024, when the statewide unemployment rate for December 2023 will be released.
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