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Unemployment and Labor Force

The labor force is the sum of employed and unemployed. It represents age 16+ residents of an area. Unemployed are those both seeking and available for work. Other jobless people are not in the labor force.

Unemployment and Labor Force Estimates

Monthly and annual estimates representing age 16+ residents of an area, regardless of where they may work. Estimates are subject to revisions over time.

Unemployment Claims and Trust Fund

Weekly statewide claims for unemployment benefits and monthly demographic characteristics of claimants, claims by county, and trust fund balance. (Claims represent a small share of total unemployment.)

Demographics of Employment and Unemployment

Annual labor force and unemployment status by characteristic, including age, hours worked, duration of unemployment, veteran status and more.