Unemployment is Up in Delaware, Sussex County Shows Strong Job Growth

Unemployment in Delaware is higher – an increase from 4.5% in September to 4.9% in November (the October Labor Review is not available from the Delaware Department of Labor). The national unemployment rate also increased from 4.4% in September to 4.6% in November. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 4.6% in September to 5.4% in…

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Delaware Labor Review for June

Unemployment in Delaware remained steady from May to June at 4% while the national unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.2% in May to 4.1% in June. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.7% in May to 4% in June. The Private Education and Health Services sector added 1300 jobs in Delaware – generating the largest…

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Unemployment in DE Remains Steady, but Sussex County Increases 1%

Unemployment in Delaware remained steady at 3.6% from December to January – and lower than the national rate of 4%. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.2% in December to 4.2% in January. The Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information has released its annual revisions to prior-year employment estimates. Private Education and Health Services…

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