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Idaho’s August unemployment rate remains at 3.5%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in August, unchanged from July.
The state’s labor force increased by 3,851 people (0.4%) to 985,722 while the labor force participation rate — the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work — increased from 62.9% to 63.1% between July and August.
Idaho’s long-term industry and employment projections webinar
Labor economist Sam Wolkenhauer discusses Idaho’s housing interest rates and home inventories.
Idaho Employment Newsletter
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Idaho’s agricultural evolution: Insights from the U.S. Census
With the recent conclusion of Hollywood’s July blockbuster season, many families flocked to the big screen to witness this year’s latest releases. But summer 2020 showed a different picture. The pandemic forced the closure of movie theaters for an extended period due to lockdowns and social distancing measures.