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

June

The unemployment rate increased to 3.3% in June. 3,029 positions were lost, and 2,051 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 1,700. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

July (preliminary)

The unemployment rate remained flat at 3.3% in July. 687 positions were added, but 791 workers entering the labor force balanced out the unemployment rate. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 1,800. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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