American Cities Losing the Most Jobs

Special Report

August 30, 2019 4:52 pm

Last Updated: March 13, 2020 4:30 pm

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10. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -4.9% (58,926 to 56,028)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: +3.2% (6,067,113 to 6,262,169)
> June unemployment: 5.3%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Service-Providing
> Median household income: $46,598

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9. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -5.0% (57,874 to 54,982)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: +3.2% (6,067,113 to 6,262,169)
> June unemployment: 4.2%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Goods Producing
> Median household income: $50,909

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8. Charleston, West Virginia
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -5.7% (96,038 to 90,547)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: +2.8% (747,653 to 768,676)
> June unemployment: 4.7%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Service-Providing
> Median household income: $41,558

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7. Victoria, Texas
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -6.4% (47,696 to 44,659)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: +9.5% (12,368,472 to 13,542,322)
> June unemployment: 3.5%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Goods Producing
> Median household income: $51,923

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6. Ithaca, New York
> Employment chg. 2014-2019: -6.5% (50,792 to 47,490)
> State employment chg. 2014-2019: +2.2% (9,009,079 to 9,203,379)
> June unemployment: 3.4%
> Industry with largest employment decrease: Goods Producing
> Median household income: $56,672

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