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Orleans Parish Unemployment Increased to 5.50%

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

Current Numbers

rate

5.5

detail

month-over-month

period

2026-06-01

mom change

0.7

yoy change

0.1

Affected Area

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Orleans Parish Unemployment Increased to 5.50% | Now in USA