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Regional Economic Snapshot

This update on the Fifth District economy includes timely analysis of labor market, housing, and other conditions at the state and metro area level.

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Snapshot By State


District of Columbia


Employment in D.C. was flat in October. The unemployment rate remained at 5.0 percent.


Maryland


Employment in Maryland decreased by 11,100 jobs (0.4 percent) in October. The unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage point to 1.7 percent.


North Carolina


North Carolina employment decreased by 7,700 jobs (0.2 percent) in October. The unemployment rate remained at 3.4 percent.


South Carolina


South Carolina gained 6,100 jobs (0.3 percent) in October. The unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent.


Virginia


Employment in Virginia was unchanged in October. The unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage point to 2.7 percent.


West Virginia


West Virginia employment decreased by 300 jobs (0.0 percent) in October. The unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage point to 4.0 percent.


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