Unemployment Rate
How are we doing?
In San
Diego County, 5.3 percent of people were unemployed. This is 0.7 percentage
points lower than the Los Angeles County unemployment rate of 6.0 percent, 0.2
percentage points lower than the state unemployment rate of 5.5 percent and 0.7
percentage points higher than the national unemployment rate of 4.6 percent.
How is it measured?
The unemployment
rate reports the percentage of people, 16+ years of age, who were not working
but were able, available and actively looking for work. The annual unemployment
rates were estimated using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, American
Community Survey and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Why is it important?
Part of the County’s Live Well San Diego vision is a region that is Thriving. When people are unemployed, it is very hard to
make ends meet. This struggle puts
residents at risk of being unable to pay their bills or put nutritious food on
the table for their families. Keeping an
eye on the unemployment rate helps gauge the struggles that our residents are
experiencing. Working to keep this rate
low is key to a Thriving region.
Where are we going?
The County of San Diego is not only one of the largest employers in the
region, it also partners throughout the region to encourage employment.
- Workforce Partnership Internships
- Employee Resource Groups for retention and development
- High School Diploma program through San Diego County Library
- Programs and training for those in custody and on probation
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