Hinesville’s March Unemployment Rate Sees Minor Uptick Amid Solid Job Sector Growth
Monday, April 29th, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Hinesville recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in March, up one-tenth of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.4 percent.
“Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a strong indicator that our economic momentum is not slowing down any time soon. Once again, Georgia continues to shatter records in growing businesses statewide and creating jobs for hardworking Georgians.”
The labor force increased in Hinesville by 231 and ended the month with 35,256, an all-time high. That number went up by 279 when compared to March of 2023.
Hinesville finished the month with 34,113 employed residents, an all-time high. That number increased by 173 over-the-month and rose by 327 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Hinesville ended March with 22,100 jobs. That number increased by 200 from February to March and went up by 100 when compared to this time last year.
In March, initial unemployment claims decreased by 19 (-13%) in Hinesville. When you compare March 2024 claims to March 2023, claims were up by 4 (3%).
