KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo County’s unemployment rate edged up in June, like many counties in the state.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates rose in 14 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“Michigan regional labor markets saw typical June unemployment rate increases,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “June nonfarm employment increased across the state.”
The June rate in Kalamazoo County in June was 5.7%, up from 5.3% in May. That ranked Kalamazoo County 23rd out of Michigan’s 83 counties.
Calhoun County’s rate went from 6.2% in May to 6.7% in June. The June rate for Allegan County was 5.2%, Van Buren County at 6.2%, with St. Joseph and Cass counties both at 5.9%.
Michigan June unemployment rates ranged from 3.4 % in Livingston County to 10.7 % in Oscoda County.
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