Heart of Texas region unemployment rate sees moderate increase in January
WACO, Texas – The unemployment rate for the Heart of Texas region saw a moderate increase (.7% from December) for the month of January, according to TexasLMI.com. At 3.8%, this rate is comprised of 6,932 unemployed residents, with 1,002 continuing unemployment claims. The Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) experienced a decrease of 1,700 jobs.
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Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas provides comprehensive services for businesses and job seekers in its six-county service area, which includes Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan counties. Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas is one of 28 local workforce development boards under the direction of and funded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Source: Texas Workforce Commission TexasLMI.com
Note: All unemployment rates listed are not seasonally adjusted. All data reported based on latest TexasLMI.com Labor Market data release as of March 8, 2024.