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December Jobless Rates Decrease in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets; 2010 Annual Rates Down from 2009 in Majority of AreasContact: Mario L. Morrow (517) 373-9280 Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
January 27, 2011 – Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates decreased in 14 of Michigan’s 17 major labor market areas in December, according to the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth. Total employment and labor force levels fell in nearly all areas over the month.
“The over-the-month changes in Michigan’s regional labor markets were relatively minor,” said Rick Waclawek, director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives. “Looking at the broader picture for the year; after recording substantial jobless rate jumps from 2008 to 2009 during the national recession, nearly all of the state’s local labor markets stabilized in 2010.”
From November to December, the unemployment rate declines in the 14 regions ranged from 0.2 to 0.9 of a percentage point, with most of the reductions hovering around a half percentage point. The largest rate decreases over the month were posted in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia, Muskegon-Norton Shores, and Flint Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). In December, jobless rates edged upward in the Northeast Lower Michigan region and the Upper Peninsula, while the rate in the Northwest Lower Michigan region was unchanged.
Annual Average Jobless Rates Mixed Over Year
Preliminary annual average data indicate that unemployment rates from 2009 to 2010 declined in ten of the state’s 17 regions. Reductions were for the most part minor, and ranged from 0.1 to 1.2 percentage points. Six regions posted jobless rate hikes over the year, with advances of 0.6 of a percentage points or less. The rate in the Ann Arbor MSA was unchanged from 2009 to 2010. As was the case in 2009, 16 of the state’s 17 major regions recorded annual unemployment rates above 10.0 percent.
Total Employment Down Over Month, Up Over Year
From November to December, total employment fell seasonally in 16 areas with a modest average decline of a half percent. Employment was essentially unchanged over the month in the Northwest Lower Michigan region.
Since December 2009, employment advanced in 16 regions with increases generally around 1.0 percent or greater. Total employment declined over the year in the Northeast Lower Michigan region.
Labor Force Levels Down Over Month, Year
In December, labor force levels declined in the 17 regions with a moderate median reduction of 0.7 percent.
Between December 2009 and December 2010, all 17 labor market areas in the state reported reduced labor force levels. Labor force declines over this period were significant and averaged over 2.0 percent.
Payroll Jobs Fall in December
The monthly survey of employers indicated that seasonally unadjusted payroll jobs in Michigan decreased by 33,000 in December to 3,856,000. Much of the reduction was seasonal, with job cuts in professional and business services (-11,000), construction (-9,000), and government (-7,000). A lesser decline was also posted in private education (-4,000). All of the state’s metropolitan regions in December reported seasonal drops in payroll job totals of around 1.0 percent or less.
All metro areas recorded declines in construction jobs, while the majority of regions posted seasonal losses in professional and business services and government.
From November to December, retail trade jobs increased statewide by 3,000 as merchants hired additional staff for the holiday season. From September through December, retail trade jobs advanced seasonally by 14,000, which compares favorably to the 11,000 gain recorded over the same period last year.
From December 2009 to December 2010, seasonally unadjusted payroll jobs declined slightly by 15,000 or 0.4 percent in Michigan. Government led the statewide reduction over the year, decreasing by 16,000 jobs since December 2009. Within government, 14,000 jobs were lost at the local government level in this period. Private sector jobs posted a minor 2,000 gain over the year. Within the private sector, advances in manufacturing (+11,000) and health care (+6,000), were somewhat offset by job cuts in financial activities (-4,000), information (-3,000), and construction (-2,000). The state’s remaining industry sectors posted minor offsetting gains and losses.
Over the year, 11 of the state’s metropolitan regions recorded overall payroll job losses, with most regions showing small declines. The Grand Rapids-Wyoming and Ann Arbor MSAs displayed minor job gains since December 2009, while jobs in the Saginaw-Saginaw Township North MSA were essentially unchanged.
County Jobless Rates Down Over Month, Year
Fifty-four of Michigan’s 83 counties reported unemployment rate reductions in December, with a median decline of 0.4 of a percentage point. Jobless rates rose in 22 counties over the month, with most of the increases posted in the northern part of the state. Seven counties reported no rate change over the month.
From December 2009 to December 2010, all 83 counties recorded jobless rate decreases. The median rate drop over the year for Michigan counties was a significant 3.6 percentage points.
Note: Data in this release is not seasonally adjusted. As a result, employment and unemployment trends may differ from previously released Michigan seasonally adjusted data.
A breakdown of seasonally unadjusted December workforce estimates for Michigan and its 17 major labor market areas follows, along with a listing of county jobless rates for December.
Note to Editors: Please ensure that the source for state unemployment rates reads “Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.”
The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) is investing in Michigan's future by helping to create the jobs of today and tomorrow, ensuring that our children and adults have the skills these jobs demand, making Michigan a better place to do business, and training and placing those who need jobs.
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
ANN ARBOR MSA |
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month |
year |
(Washtenaw County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
183,900 |
183,700 |
182,300 |
-0.8% |
-0.9% |
Total Employment |
167,000 |
170,500 |
170,300 |
-0.1% |
2.0% |
Unemployment |
16,900 |
13,200 |
12,000 |
-9.1% |
-29.0% |
Rate (percent) |
9.2 |
7.2 |
6.6 |
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Contact: Mark Reffitt, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 492-5550 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
BATTLE CREEK MSA |
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month |
year |
(Calhoun County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
68,700 |
67,300 |
66,800 |
-0.7% |
-2.8% |
Total Employment |
60,100 |
60,600 |
60,500 |
-0.2% |
0.7% |
Unemployment |
8,600 |
6,700 |
6,300 |
-6.0% |
-26.7% |
Rate (percent) |
12.5 |
9.9 |
9.4 |
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Contact: Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
BAY CITY MSA |
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month |
year |
(Bay County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
54,100 |
53,100 |
52,900 |
-0.4% |
-2.2% |
Total Employment |
46,700 |
47,500 |
47,400 |
-0.2% |
1.5% |
Unemployment |
7,400 |
5,600 |
5,500 |
-1.8% |
-25.7% |
Rate (percent) |
13.7 |
10.6 |
10.4 |
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Contact: Rhea Acuna, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (989) 776-1508 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
DETROIT-WARREN-LIVONIA MSA |
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month |
year |
(Data in thousands) |
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(Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, |
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Livingston, St. Clair counties) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
2,056 |
2,066 |
2,029 |
-1.8% |
-1.3% |
Total Employment |
1,750 |
1,817 |
1,804 |
-0.7% |
3.1% |
Unemployment |
306 |
249 |
226 |
-9.2% |
-26.1% |
Rate (percent) |
14.9 |
12.0 |
11.1 |
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Contact: Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
FLINT MSA |
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month |
year |
(Genesee County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
198,300 |
192,300 |
190,700 |
-0.8% |
-3.8% |
Total Employment |
166,600 |
168,300 |
168,200 |
-0.1% |
1.0% |
Unemployment |
31,700 |
24,000 |
22,600 |
-5.8% |
-28.7% |
Rate (percent) |
16.0 |
12.5 |
11.8 |
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Contact: Rhea Acuna, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (989) 776-1508 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
GRAND RAPIDS - WYOMING MSA |
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month |
year |
(Barry, Ionia, Kent, Newaygo counties) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
394,300 |
391,400 |
388,600 |
-0.7% |
-1.4% |
Total Employment |
345,900 |
354,200 |
354,000 |
-0.1% |
2.3% |
Unemployment |
48,300 |
37,200 |
34,600 |
-7.0% |
-28.4% |
Rate (percent) |
12.3 |
9.5 |
8.9 |
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Contact: Jason Palmer, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (616) 336-4883 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
HOLLAND - GRAND HAVEN MSA |
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month |
year |
(Ottawa County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
129,600 |
126,100 |
124,600 |
-1.2% |
-3.9% |
Total Employment |
112,200 |
113,400 |
112,800 |
-0.5% |
0.5% |
Unemployment |
17,400 |
12,700 |
11,800 |
-7.1% |
-32.2% |
Rate (percent) |
13.4 |
10.1 |
9.5 |
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Contact: Jason Palmer, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (616) 336-4883 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
JACKSON MSA |
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month |
year |
(Jackson County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
75,700 |
73,900 |
73,000 |
-1.2% |
-3.6% |
Total Employment |
64,200 |
65,500 |
65,200 |
-0.5% |
1.6% |
Unemployment |
11,500 |
8,400 |
7,900 |
-6.0% |
-31.3% |
Rate (percent) |
15.1 |
11.3 |
10.8 |
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Contact: Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
KALAMAZOO - PORTAGE MSA |
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month |
year |
(Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
171,800 |
170,000 |
168,800 |
-0.7% |
-1.7% |
Total Employment |
150,800 |
153,500 |
153,100 |
-0.3% |
1.5% |
Unemployment |
21,100 |
16,400 |
15,700 |
-4.3% |
-25.6% |
Rate (percent) |
12.3 |
9.7 |
9.3 |
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Contact: Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
LANSING - EAST LANSING MSA |
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month |
year |
(Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
247,400 |
245,000 |
242,600 |
-1.0% |
-1.9% |
Total Employment |
218,500 |
223,600 |
222,500 |
-0.5% |
1.8% |
Unemployment |
29,000 |
21,400 |
20,000 |
-6.5% |
-31.0% |
Rate (percent) |
11.7 |
8.7 |
8.3 |
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Contact: Mark Reffitt, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 492-5550 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
MONROE MSA |
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month |
year |
(Monroe County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
73,000 |
70,700 |
70,100 |
-0.8% |
-4.0% |
Total Employment |
62,000 |
63,000 |
62,600 |
-0.6% |
1.0% |
Unemployment |
11,000 |
7,700 |
7,500 |
-2.6% |
-31.8% |
Rate (percent) |
15.0 |
10.9 |
10.6 |
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Contact: Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
MUSKEGON - NORTON SHORES MSA |
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month |
year |
(Muskegon County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
86,300 |
83,700 |
82,500 |
-1.4% |
-4.4% |
Total Employment |
72,300 |
73,600 |
73,100 |
-0.7% |
1.1% |
Unemployment |
14,000 |
10,200 |
9,400 |
-7.8% |
-32.9% |
Rate (percent) |
16.2 |
12.1 |
11.4 |
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Contact: Jason Palmer, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (616) 336-4883 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
NILES - BENTON HARBOR MSA |
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month |
year |
(Berrien County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
76,800 |
75,500 |
75,100 |
-0.5% |
-2.2% |
Total Employment |
65,600 |
66,900 |
66,700 |
-0.3% |
1.7% |
Unemployment |
11,200 |
8,600 |
8,300 |
-3.5% |
-25.9% |
Rate (percent) |
14.5 |
11.4 |
11.1 |
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Contact: Leonidas Murembya, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (517) 841-5634 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
SAGINAW-Saginaw Township North MSA |
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month |
year |
(Saginaw County) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
94,400 |
93,300 |
92,500 |
-0.9% |
-2.0% |
Total Employment |
81,400 |
83,300 |
83,000 |
-0.4% |
2.0% |
Unemployment |
12,900 |
10,000 |
9,400 |
-6.0% |
-27.1% |
Rate (percent) |
13.7 |
10.7 |
10.2 |
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Contact: Rhea Acuna, DELEG Regional Economic Analyst (989) 776-1508 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
UPPER PENINSULA LMA |
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month |
year |
(15 counties) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
154,600 |
150,900 |
150,100 |
-0.5% |
-2.9% |
Total Employment |
132,100 |
134,000 |
133,100 |
-0.7% |
0.8% |
Unemployment |
22,400 |
16,900 |
17,000 |
0.6% |
-24.1% |
Rate (percent) |
14.5 |
11.2 |
11.3 |
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Contact: Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN |
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month |
year |
(Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, |
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Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, |
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Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon counties) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
90,600 |
86,700 |
85,400 |
-1.5% |
-5.7% |
Total Employment |
73,500 |
74,100 |
72,800 |
-1.8% |
-1.0% |
Unemployment |
17,100 |
12,700 |
12,700 |
0.0% |
-25.7% |
Rate (percent) |
18.9 |
14.6 |
14.8 |
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Contact: Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
NORTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN |
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month |
year |
(Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Benzie, |
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Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, |
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Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford counties) |
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Civilian Labor Force |
150,500 |
145,000 |
144,900 |
-0.1% |
-3.7% |
Total Employment |
125,800 |
126,200 |
126,200 |
0.0% |
0.3% |
Unemployment |
24,700 |
18,800 |
18,800 |
0.0% |
-23.9% |
Rate (percent) |
16.4 |
13.0 |
13.0 |
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Contact: Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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Dec-09 |
Nov-10 |
Dec-10 |
% change |
% change |
MICHIGAN (Data in thousands) |
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month |
year |
Civilian Labor Force |
4,817 |
4,772 |
4,713 |
-1.2% |
-2.2% |
Total Employment |
4,127 |
4,234 |
4,212 |
-0.5% |
2.1% |
Unemployment |
689 |
537 |
502 |
-6.5% |
-27.1% |
Rate (percent) |
14.3 |
11.3 |
10.6 |
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Contact: Jim Rhein, DELEG Economic Analyst (313) 456-3095 |
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MICHIGAN'S MAJOR LABOR MARKET AREA'S
PRELIMINARY ANNUAL AVERAGE
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES 2009 ? 2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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| ANN ARBOR MSA |
8.6 |
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8.6 |
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BATTLE CREEK MSA |
11.7 |
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11.6 |
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BAY CITY MSA |
12.0 |
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12.3 |
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DETROIT-WARREN-LIVONIA MSA |
15.1 |
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14.1 |
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FLINT MSA |
14.9 |
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14.4 |
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GRAND RAPIDS - WYOMING MSA |
11.2 |
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11.0 |
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HOLLAND - GRAND HAVEN MSA |
12.3 |
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11.9 |
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JACKSON MSA |
13.5 |
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13.2 |
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KALAMAZOO - PORTAGE MSA |
10.6 |
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11.2 |
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LANSING - EAST LANSING MSA |
10.8 |
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10.3 |
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MONROE MSA |
14.4 |
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13.2 |
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MUSKEGON - NORTON SHORES MSA |
14.9 |
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14.2 |
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NILES - BENTON HARBOR MSA |
12.7 |
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13.1 |
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SAGINAW-SAGINAW TOWNSHIP NORTH MSA |
12.5 |
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12.4 |
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UPPER PENINSULA LMA |
12.2 |
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12.6 |
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NORTHEAST LOWER MICHIGAN |
15.6 |
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15.9 |
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NORTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN |
13.5 |
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14.1 |
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MICHIGAN |
13.6 |
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13.1 |
MICHIGAN COUNTIES RANKED BY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
DECEMBER 2010 |
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1 |
Washtenaw County |
6.6 |
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43 |
Van Buren County |
12.2 |
2 |
Clinton County |
7.2 |
|
44 |
Lenawee County |
12.4 |
3 |
Isabella County |
7.2 |
|
45 |
Crawford County |
12.5 |
4 |
Eaton County |
7.4 |
|
46 |
Mason County |
12.5 |
5 |
Midland County |
8.0 |
|
47 |
Huron County |
12.5 |
6 |
Menominee County |
8.2 |
|
48 |
Manistee County |
12.5 |
7 |
Kalamazoo County |
8.4 |
|
49 |
Ogemaw County |
12.7 |
8 |
Barry County |
8.4 |
|
50 |
Tuscola County |
12.7 |
9 |
Kent County |
8.5 |
|
51 |
Alger County |
12.8 |
10 |
Marquette County |
8.7 |
|
52 |
St. Clair County |
12.8 |
11 |
Ingham County |
8.9 |
|
53 |
Hillsdale County |
12.9 |
12 |
Livingston County |
9.3 |
|
54 |
Chippewa County |
13.0 |
13 |
Calhoun County |
9.4 |
|
55 |
Osceola County |
13.5 |
14 |
Ottawa County |
9.5 |
|
56 |
Montcalm County |
13.5 |
15 |
Oakland County |
9.6 |
|
57 |
Otsego County |
13.9 |
16 |
Houghton County |
9.7 |
|
58 |
Lapeer County |
13.9 |
17 |
Dickinson County |
9.9 |
|
59 |
Clare County |
14.0 |
18 |
Saginaw County |
10.2 |
|
60 |
Sanilac County |
14.0 |
19 |
Allegan County |
10.3 |
|
61 |
Luce County |
14.2 |
20 |
Bay County |
10.4 |
|
62 |
Charlevoix County |
14.2 |
21 |
Leelanau County |
10.5 |
|
63 |
Missaukee County |
14.5 |
22 |
Monroe County |
10.6 |
|
64 |
Antrim County |
14.6 |
23 |
Grand Traverse County |
10.8 |
|
65 |
Roscommon County |
14.7 |
24 |
Jackson County |
10.8 |
|
66 |
Benzie County |
14.7 |
25 |
Mecosta County |
11.0 |
|
67 |
Gladwin County |
14.7 |
26 |
Iron County |
11.0 |
|
68 |
Oceana County |
14.8 |
27 |
Ionia County |
11.0 |
|
69 |
Lake County |
14.9 |
28 |
Branch County |
11.0 |
|
70 |
Schoolcraft County |
14.9 |
29 |
Gratiot County |
11.1 |
|
71 |
Wexford County |
15.1 |
30 |
Berrien County |
11.1 |
|
72 |
Cheboygan County |
15.7 |
31 |
Cass County |
11.2 |
|
73 |
Arenac County |
15.7 |
32 |
Macomb County |
11.2 |
|
74 |
Iosco County |
15.8 |
33 |
Muskegon County |
11.4 |
|
75 |
Emmet County |
15.8 |
34 |
Delta County |
11.5 |
|
76 |
Keweenaw County |
16.2 |
35 |
Shiawassee County |
11.7 |
|
77 |
Alcona County |
17.7 |
36 |
Alpena County |
11.7 |
|
78 |
Presque Isle County |
18.1 |
37 |
Genesee County |
11.8 |
|
79 |
Ontonagon County |
19.0 |
38 |
Kalkaska County |
11.8 |
|
80 |
Montmorency County |
20.7 |
39 |
Gogebic County |
11.9 |
|
81 |
Baraga County |
21.1 |
40 |
St. Joseph County |
11.9 |
|
82 |
Oscoda County |
21.5 |
41 |
Wayne County |
12.0 |
|
83 |
Mackinac County |
21.9 |
42 |
Newaygo County |
12.0 |
|
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