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These Cities Lost the Most Jobs in the Last Five Years
December 16, 2019 7:17 pm
Last Updated: January 15, 2020 2:40 pm
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25. Monroe, LA
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -1.9% (-1,428 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-1,400 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 5.1%
> Median household income: $44,353
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24. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -1.9% (-927 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-600 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 5.8%
> Median household income: $43,747
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23. El Centro, CA
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -2.2% (-1,274 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-500 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 19.2%
> Median household income: $48,984
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22. Binghamton, NY
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -2.4% (-2,458 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-1,200 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 4.6%
> Median household income: $53,199
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