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LA County Unemployment Was Up Slightly in September
LA County's unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in September, up slightly from 5% in August, the state Employment Development Department says.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- LA County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in September, up slightly from a revised 5% in August, according to figures released today by the state Employment Development Department.
The 5.1% rate was above the 4.5% rate from September 2022.
Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7% in September, 4.6% in August and 4% in September 2022. The comparable figures for the nation were 3.8% in September, 3.8% in August and 3.5% a year ago.
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Total nonfarm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 20,200 positions between August and September to reach more than 4.6 million.
The government sector showed the biggest increase, adding 16,400 jobs, according to the EDD.
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