It is important to note that the information in the March Report predates many of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

From March 2019 to March 2020, the Tulare County Employment Report shows an increase of 2.8%  in the unemployment rate and an increase in the labor force of 5,300. Additional highlights from the recent report include: 
  • Tulare County's unemployment rate was 14.5 percent in March 2020, greater than the year-ago estimate of 11.7 percent. 
  • The industry with the largest numerical month-over growth was Local Government (Education), while Farm experienced the largest month-over numerical loss in jobs.
  • Employment decreased by 1,000 year over year, and the labor force increased by 5,300.  
10 YEAR SCOPE  |  Employment in Tulare County vs. California   
HOW DOES TULARE COUNTY'S EMPLOYMENT RATE CHANGE OVER TIME?
    

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported a 2.8 percent increase in Tulare County's unemployment rate from March 2019 to March  2020. 

The month over month unemployment rate increased by 3.0 percent, from 11.5 percent in February to 14.5 percent in March 2020.  This increase is significantly higher than the average month over increase of 0.4 percent.

 
The graph below shows trends in March employment over the last 17 years.



Gains + Losses  |  The Number of Jobs in Tulare County
HOW MANY JOBS  HAVE COME AND GONE IN THE LAST YEAR & THE LAST MONTH?

YEAR OVER YEAR | A COMPARISON
From March 2019 to March 2020, Educational & Health Services showed the greatest numerical gain with an increase of 1,300 jobs, while Arts, Entertainment & Recreation showed the greatest percent gain with an increase of 11.1 percent. Professional & Business Services showed the greatest numerical and percent decline with a decrease of 1,200 jobs and a loss of 10.5 percent.




 
MONTH OVER MONTH | A COMPARISON
From February to March 2020, Local Government (Education) showed the greatest month-over numerical  gain   with an  increase  of 200 jobs, while Federal Government  showed the greatest percent gain with an increase of 11.1 percent.  Farm showed the largest month-over numerical decline with a decrease of 1,300 jobs, while Arts, Entertainment & Recreation showed the greatest percent decline with a loss of 9.1 percent.    

             
                    
 
The employment data referenced in this newsletter is provided by the Employment Development Department of California.  

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