Idaho’s August unemployment rate unchanged at 2.9 percent

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Idaho’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.9 percent in August.

According to the Idaho Department of Labor, an additional 2,800 people made themselves available for work in August, pushing the state’s labor force up to more than 879,000, with 64 percent of those people age 16 years or older working or looking for work.

Seven of Idaho’s 11 industry sectors missed expectations, as seasonal industries began shedding summer jobs earlier or more quickly than forecast. The largest declines were in construction, followed by education and health services; professional and business services; and leisure and hospitality.

Financial activities and government added jobs, while natural resources and information saw no change.

The August unemployment rate for Nez Perce County was 2.9 percent; Latah County, 2.5 percent; Idaho County, 4.9 percent; Lewis County, 6.1 percent; and Clearwater County, 7.1 percent. (Idaho Department of Labor)

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