American Cities Losing the Most Jobs

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August 30, 2019 4:52 pm

Last Updated: March 13, 2020 4:30 pm

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15. Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -3.6% (183,363 to 176,850)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: -0.4% (2,022,352 to 2,013,742)
> June unemployment: 5.7%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Service-Providing
> Median household income: $38,627

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14. Fairbanks, Alaska
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -3.6% (43,731 to 42,160)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: -3.4% (346,915 to 335,014)
> June unemployment: 5.4%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Goods Producing
> Median household income: $76,747

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13. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, Ohio
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -3.7% (238,463 to 229,705)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: +3.9% (5,408,523 to 5,619,161)
> June unemployment: 5.6%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Durable Goods
> Median household income: $45,382

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12. Alexandria, Louisiana
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -3.7% (62,434 to 60,105)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: -0.4% (2,022,352 to 2,013,742)
> June unemployment: 5.7%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Private Service Providing
> Median household income: $40,585

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11. Binghamton, New York
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -4.2% (107,162 to 102,691)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: +2.2% (9,009,079 to 9,203,379)
> June unemployment: 4.0%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
> Median household income: $50,545

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