Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Press Release

April Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

 

By - May 22nd, 2024 12:03 pm

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2024.

In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:

  • Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary April 2024 unemployment rates decreased in all 12 Wisconsin areas over the month; rates increased in all 12 areas over the year.
  • Municipalities: Preliminary April 2024 unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in all of Wisconsin’s 35 largest cities over the month; rates increased in 34 cities over the year.
  • Counties: Preliminary April 2024 unemployment rates decreased in 71 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties over the month; rates decreased or stayed the same in 19 counties over the year.

The data included in today’s release can be accessed at Wisconomy.com.

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NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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