Tag: metropolitan_areas

U.S. Metro Jobless Rates Up in 174 Areas, Payrolls Largely Stable

19 May 2026 10:03 a.m. · Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that March jobless rates increased in 174 of 387 metro areas year-over-year, while nonfarm payroll employment remained largely stable across most regions, with only minor increases or decreases.

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US Population Growth Slows in Most Counties, Driven by Declining International Migration

26 Mar 2026 10:48 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

New U.S. Census Bureau estimates reveal a nationwide trend of slowing population growth in most counties, with metropolitan areas experiencing diminished gains primarily due to a significant drop in net international migration.

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