October Unemployment Remains Unchanged in Columbus
Monday, November 27th, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Columbus recorded an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent in October, unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7 percent.
“Georgia's unemployment rate remains below the national average, but businesses face growing pressure, including finding and retaining top-tier talent,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “As we attract diverse companies across the state, we must remain focused on developing the skills needed to meet critical workforce demands without reallocating talent between industries. By prioritizing our labor force, we can further strengthen Georgia as a place where both businesses and individuals can thrive together.
The labor force decreased in Columbus by 391 and ended the month with 124,585. That number went up by 2,807 when compared to October of 2022.
Columbus finished the month with 119,915 employed residents. That number decreased by 414 over-the-month and rose by 2,604 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Columbus ended October with 126,800 jobs. That number increased by 400 from September to October and rose by 3,200 when compared to this time last year.
In October, initial unemployment claims decreased by 28 (-7%) in Columbus. When you compare October 2023 claims to October 2022, claims were up by 6 (2%).
