Hinesville Unemployment Rate Drops Heading into the New Year
Friday, January 12th, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Hinesville recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in November, down four-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.9 percent.
“As we prepare to ring in a new year, Georgia’s future is bright, said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With holiday shopping and retail kicking back up, Georgia’s unemployment rates are dropping faster than holiday deals. Coupled with a soaring job market and a workforce ready to take on limitless opportunities, Georgia is well on the road to success.”
The labor force decreased in Hinesville by 77 and ended the month with 35,089. That number went up by 360 when compared to November of 2022.
Hinesville finished the month with 34,042 employed residents. That number increased by 77 over-the-month and rose by 334 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Hinesville ended November with 22,500 jobs. That number was unchanged from October to November and rose by 200 when compared to this time last year.
In November, initial unemployment claims decreased by 22 (-18%) in Hinesville. When you compare November 2023 claims to November 2022, claims were down by 10 (-9%).
