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Essex County Unemployment Decreased to 5.30%

Published Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:05:04 GMT — Updated Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:05:04 GMT

Current Numbers

rate

5.3

detail

year-over-year

period

2026-06-01

mom change

0.2

yoy change

-1.9

Affected Area

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Essex County Unemployment Decreased to 5.30% | Now in USA