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Barren County Unemployment Increased to 5.80%

Published Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:05:03 GMT — Updated Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:05:03 GMT

Current Numbers

rate

5.8

detail

month-over-month

period

2026-06-01

mom change

0.8

yoy change

0.3

Affected Area

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Barren County Unemployment Increased to 5.80% | Now in USA