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.

Freestone County continues to have the highest reported unemployment rate at 5.0%, followed by Limestone (4.2%), Falls (4.1%), Hill (4.0%), and McLennan (3.7%). Bosque County reported the lowest unemployment rate at 3.6%. The Heart of Texas unemployment rate is below both the state and national unemployment rate (4.1%).

For detailed information on this month’s labor market data, view our Regional Labor Market Information web page. For real-time labor market data, regional employment trends, wage/salary insights and other data, check out our new Heart of Texas Labor Market Insights labor market data visualization tool.

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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.

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Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas is one of 28 local workforce development boards in Texas that partners with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to provide workforce solutions to employers and job seekers. The Heart of Texas region includes Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone and McLennan counties. 

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