10 cities in the USA where it is most difficult to find a job

Rising unemployment and poor employment growth make it difficult to find work in these cities.

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Since the end of the Great Recession in 2009, the US economy has entered an era of unprecedented growth. Total employment grew over a record 109 consecutive months to October 2019, and the national unemployment rate reached 3,5% in September 2019, the lowest level since the 1960's, writes USA Today.

For most places in the United States, labor market improvement has been a dominant phenomenon for some time. But in some US cities, growth and prosperity have gone unnoticed. In these cities, job growth in recent years has been sluggish or absent, and unemployment is much more common than in the whole country.

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In 128 US megacities, total employment doubled or was lower than in comparable national employment growth rates between 2010 and 2018 (14,4%). In 26 of these areas, the unemployment rate is 5% or higher. 24 / 7 Wall Street analyzed changes in employment rates by sector based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine why it has become harder to find work in these cities.

It is important to note that cities on this list do not necessarily show the highest unemployment rates. In the whole country, in 10 cities, the unemployment rate is higher than in this list. They nevertheless reported an increase in employment close to or above the national level. Cities with the highest unemployment rates also tend to be highly dependent on the agricultural sector, which can distort performance, as work is often seasonal. However, the cities on this list have high unemployment and weak job growth. Here are 10 American cities losing most jobs.

10. Farmington, New Mexico

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5,5%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: -400 (-0,8%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: government (-200 jobs)
• Poverty level: 24,4%

9. Watertown Fort Drum, New York

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5.5%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: -900 (-2.1%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: trade, transport and utilities (-1,100 jobs)
• Poverty level: 11.8%

8. Rocky Mount North Carolina

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5.5%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: -3,000 (-5.1%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: professional and business services (-700 jobs)
• Poverty level: 14.5%

7. Weirton-Steubenville, West Virginia - Ohio

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5.5%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: -3,800 (-8.6%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: production (-1000 jobs)
• Poverty level: 17.2%

6. Las Cruces, New Mexico

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5.6%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: + 3,800 (+ 5.5%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: government (-2200 jobs)
• Poverty level: 25.9%

5. Cumberland, Maryland - West Virginia

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5.6%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: -700 (-1.8%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: government (-900 jobs)
• Poverty level: 16.2%

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4. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, Ohio - Pennsylvania

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5.7%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: -300 (-0.1%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: financial activity (-1,400 jobs)
• Poverty level: 16.9%

3. Rockford, IL

• September unemployment rate 2019: 5.8%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: + 9,400 (+ 6.5%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: government (-1,300 jobs)
• Poverty level: 15.8%

2. Sierra Vista Douglas, Arizona

• September unemployment rate 2019: 6%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: -3,900 (-10.4%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: professional and business services (-1,900 jobs)
• Poverty level: 13.4%

1. Ocean City, New Jersey

• September unemployment rate 2019: 6.6%
• Total employment change for 2010-2018: + 2,000 (+ 4.8%)
• Maximum job cuts in 8 years: government (-900 jobs)
• Poverty level: 9.4%

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