Counties With Rates 5% or Below |
Counties With Rates Between 5% and 10% |
Counties With Rates 10% or Above |
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June | 34 | 66 | 0 |
May (Revised) | 57 | 43 | 0 |
When compared to the same month last year, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in all 100 counties. All 15 metro areas experienced rate decreases over the year.
The number of workers employed statewide (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in June by 16,521 to 4,610,373 while those unemployed increased 20,931 to 250,385. Since June 2015, the number of workers employed statewide increased 98,317, while those unemployed decreased 44,144.
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 Friday, August 19, 2016 when the state unemployment rate for July 2016 will be released.
This information may be accessed on the Commerce website at nccommerce.com/lead