Official unemployment figures for the Asheville economy were updated today. Numbers for February have been finalized and preliminary figures for March have now been made available.

February

The unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in February. 454 positions were lost, and 44 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 1,300. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

March (preliminary)

The unemployment rate fell to 3.0% in March. 2,061 positions were added, with only 1,957 workers entering the labor force causing the unemployment rate decrease. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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