nc economy
JetZero announcement means 14,560 new jobs
June 13. JetZero, a breakthrough aviation company, will invest more than $4.7 billion in Greensboro to build its first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. The project will create more than 14,560 jobs for Guilford County by 2063, the largest economic development project in North Carolina history based on job commitment. […]
New study: North Carolina has the 6th best state economy
June 9. North Carolina is the sixth-best performer economically speaking according to a 2025’s Best & Worst State Economies. Economic Performance of North Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.): Overall Rank: 6th 6th – Change in GDP 17th – Startup Activity 11th – % of Jobs in High-Tech Industries 26th – Annual Median Household Income 12th – Change in Nonfarm Payrolls 24th – Unemployment […]
Jobless rates decreased in 43 NC counties, increased in 29
April 29. Unemployment rates decreased in 43 counties in March 2025, increased in 29, and remained unchanged in 28. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 2.8 percent, while Mecklenburg stayed the same at 3.7 percent. Seven of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases, […]
NC jobless rate stayed at 3.7% in March
April 23. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March was 3.7 percent, unchanged from February’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 574 over the month to […]
NC jobless rate was 3.7% in February
March 28. The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 3,448 over the month to […]
Mecklenburg jobless rate at 4%
March 24. Unemployment rates increased in 99 counties in January 2025 and remained unchanged in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.3 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 3.0 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the metro areas, Asheville had the highest rate at […]
NC jobless rate unchanged at 3.7% in January compared to December
March 18. The state’s unemployment rate in January was 3.7 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.0 percent. NC unemployment increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 5,845 over the month to 5,095,312 and increased 672 […]
Mecklenburg jobless rate in December unchanged from year before
Feb. 5. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 NC counties in December 2024, increased in four, and remained unchanged in one. Mitchell County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.3 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.7 percent. Mecklenburg county was at 3.2 percent, same as December the year before and […]
NC jobless rate climbs slightly from one year ago
Jan. 28. The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2024 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 1,224 over the month to […]
Economic development: 2024 was a good year
Jan. 22. The State of North Carolina announced 16,956 new jobs last year, representing 218 business recruitment projects. The NC Department of Commerce says they’re worth $15.2 billion in new capital investment. The 2024 performance tops 2023’s announcements of 14,114 jobs and $12.9 billion of capital investment. The North Carolina Department of Commerce serves as […]
