Demographics
Johnston County provides employment for over 92% of its citizens who seek work. Over the past decade, the Raleigh-Cary MSA's unemployment rate has been below the state and national rates. The stable employment base, anchored by industry, service businesses and government has resulted in unemployment trends that have smoother peaks and valleys than the state and national rates.
Labor Force Information for Johnston County
|
May 2011 |
Apr 2011 |
Mar 2010 |
|
|
Labor Force |
78,067 |
77,436 |
77,870 |
|
Employed |
71,187 |
70,659 |
70,954 |
|
Unemployed |
6,880 |
6,777 |
6,916 |
|
Unemployment Rate |
8.8% |
8.8% |
8.9% |
|
Feb 2011 |
Jan 2011 |
Dec 2010 |
|
|
Labor Force |
77,575 |
77,135 |
77,107 |
|
Employed |
70,303 |
69,741 |
70,371 |
|
Unemployed |
7,272 |
7,394 |
6,736 |
|
Unemployment Rate |
9.4% |
9.6% |
8.7% |