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Unemployment Statistics
The Raleigh-Durham area provides employment for over 95% of its citizens who seek work. The stable employment base, anchored by universities, medical centers and government, has resulted in unemployment trends that have smoother peaks and valleys than the state and national rates.
Average Annual Employment and Unemployment 2004
|
Labor
Force |
Employ
ment |
Unemploy
ment |
Rate |
Wake |
389,743 |
373,030 |
16,713 |
4.3 |
Durham |
128,080 |
122,364 |
5,716 |
4.5 |
Orange |
65,557 |
63,049 |
2,508 |
3.8 |
MSA |
721,124 |
695,799 |
25,326 |
3.5 |
|
