These Cities Lost the Most Jobs in the Last Five Years

6. Longview, TX
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -6.3% (-6,246 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-5,000 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 3.6%
> Median household income: $51,296

5. Victoria, TX
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -7.3% (-3,533 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,300 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 3.2%
> Median household income: $51,683

4. Lafayette, LA
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -8.4% (-18,639 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-12,700 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 4.5%
> Median household income: $50,825

3. Enid, OK
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -9.1% (-2,626 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-100 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 2.9%
> Median household income: $53,946

2. Casper, WY
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -10.0% (-4,180 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,500 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 4.0%
> Median household income: $64,833

1. Houma-Thibodaux, LA
> Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): -17.6% (-17,419 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-7,100 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 4.5%
> Median household income: $51,440