Labor Force Trends

Year Civilian Labor ForceActual Increase Percent Increase
198012,424--
198512,352(72)(0.6)
199012,132(220)(1.8)
200013,4109007.2
200113,390(20)(.15)
200213,5902001.5
200313,9003102.28
200414,0601601.15
200514,3903302.34
200615,2608706.05
200715,250(10)(0.07)

Unemployment Trends

Year Actual Unemployed Unemployment Rate
19851,820 14.7%
19901,210 10.0%
19951,060 8.4%
2000750 5.6%
2001690 5.1%
2002810 6.0%
2003840 6.0%
2004720 5.1%
2005 650 4.5%
2006 630 4.1%
2007 640 4.2%
2008 640 4.2%