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Bronx County – Unemployment History 2024

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Unemployment statistics are among the most critical indicators used to assess the health and stability of a local economy. These statistics provide valuable insights into labor market conditions, economic growth, and social well-being, helping policymakers, businesses, and researchers make informed decisions. Understanding unemployment trends allows stakeholders to identify economic strengths, weaknesses, and necessary interventions to foster sustainable development.

  1. Measuring Economic Health Unemployment rates serve as a barometer for the overall economic performance of a local economy. A low unemployment rate typically indicates a robust economy where businesses are expanding, consumer spending is strong, and job opportunities are plentiful. Conversely, high unemployment suggests economic distress, such as business closures, reduced consumer demand, or industrial decline. By tracking these trends, economists and local governments can gauge whether the economy is growing, stagnating, or contracting.

  2. Informing Policy Decisions Governments and policymakers rely on unemployment data to design and implement effective economic strategies. For instance, if a local economy experiences rising unemployment, policymakers might introduce job training programs, tax incentives for businesses, or infrastructure projects to stimulate employment. Conversely, if unemployment is too low, it may signal labor shortages, prompting policies that encourage workforce participation, such as childcare support or immigration adjustments. Without accurate unemployment statistics, policymakers would struggle to address labor market challenges effectively.

  3. Assessing Labor Market Dynamics Unemployment statistics reveal more than just joblessness-they highlight structural issues within the labor market. For example:
    • Frictional Unemployment (short-term joblessness due to workers transitioning between jobs) indicates a dynamic economy with fluid job mobility.
    • Structural Unemployment (mismatches between workers' skills and job openings) suggests a need for education and retraining programs.
    • Cyclical Unemployment (job losses due to economic downturns) calls for stimulus measures to revive demand.


    By analyzing these categories, local leaders can tailor workforce development initiatives to address specific labor market inefficiencies.

  4. Impact on Consumer Spending and Business Confidence Employment levels directly influence consumer spending, which drives local economic activity. High unemployment reduces disposable income, leading to lower retail sales, decreased tax revenues, and potential business cutbacks. Conversely, low unemployment boosts consumer confidence and spending, encouraging business expansion and investment. Businesses also monitor unemployment trends to assess labor availability and plan hiring strategies accordingly.

  5. Identifying Regional Disparities Unemployment statistics help identify disparities between different regions, industries, or demographic groups within a local economy. For example, certain areas may suffer from higher unemployment due to the decline of a dominant industry (e.g., manufacturing), while others thrive in growing sectors (e.g., technology). Similarly, youth or minority unemployment rates may be disproportionately high, signaling the need for targeted social and economic programs.

  6. Influencing Investment and Development Investors and developers use unemployment data to assess the viability of local markets. A high-unemployment region may deter investment due to reduced consumer demand, whereas areas with strong employment growth attract businesses and infrastructure projects. Municipalities can leverage favorable unemployment statistics to promote economic development and attract new industries.


Conclusion

Unemployment statistics are indispensable for understanding the local economy's dynamics, strengths, and challenges. They guide policy formulation, highlight labor market inefficiencies, influence business and consumer behavior, and help address socioeconomic disparities. By continuously monitoring and analyzing unemployment trends, local economies can implement proactive measures to ensure stability, growth, and equitable opportunities for all residents.

 
Quarter
Labor Pool
Employed
Unemployed
    Unemployment Rate %
     
1990 Q1 460,018421,46238,556  8.4  bar
Q2 457,967422,25635,711  7.8  bar
Q3 465,856426,58839,268  8.4  bar
Q4 458,987418,15440,833  8.9  bar
 
1991 Q1 450,654408,30942,345  9.4  bar
Q2 451,844406,94344,901  9.9  bar
Q3 459,943409,70050,243  10.9  bar
Q4 453,398403,45149,947  11.0  bar
 
1992 Q1 449,380394,29155,089  12.3  bar
Q2 451,964398,12653,838  11.9  bar
Q3 468,375402,20766,168  14.1  bar
Q4 458,723395,14063,583  13.9  bar
 
1993 Q1 457,221392,20265,019  14.2  bar
Q2 449,756395,34454,412  12.1  bar
Q3 463,553405,04458,509  12.6  bar
Q4 453,320398,74354,577  12.0  bar
 
1994 Q1 447,847394,97752,870  11.8  bar
Q2 445,181397,95447,227  10.6  bar
Q3 451,976404,76047,216  10.4  bar
Q4 447,679404,27543,404  9.7  bar
 
1995 Q1 441,162398,64542,517  9.6  bar
Q2 445,767402,25243,515  9.8  bar
Q3 454,029408,36745,662  10.1  bar
Q4 450,563407,01343,550  9.7  bar
 
1996 Q1 447,965402,42445,541  10.2  bar
Q2 455,683409,74045,943  10.1  bar
Q3 468,801418,06850,733  10.8  bar
Q4 469,408417,84051,568  11.0  bar
 
1997 Q1 473,189413,82059,369  12.5  bar
Q2 475,479418,88656,593  11.9  bar
Q3 487,077428,51658,561  12.0  bar
Q4 481,453428,78352,670  10.9  bar
 
1998 Q1 481,167427,93253,235  11.1  bar
Q2 475,560431,18444,376  9.3  bar
Q3 487,033438,14448,889  10.0  bar
Q4 483,166435,53647,630  9.9  bar
 
1999 Q1 481,095437,00344,092  9.2  bar
Q2 476,288437,71638,572  8.1  bar
Q3 489,657446,67242,985  8.8  bar
Q4 484,987446,16738,820  8.0  bar
 
2000 Q1 481,920444,09337,827  7.8  bar
Q2 486,185452,85833,327  6.9  bar
Q3 487,648452,10335,545  7.3  bar
Q4 483,503450,46533,038  6.8  bar
 
2001 Q1 486,095451,16334,932  7.2  bar
Q2 481,027449,88131,146  6.5  bar
Q3 485,748451,77733,971  7.0  bar
Q4 486,261445,83640,425  8.3  bar
 
2002 Q1 493,903445,66348,240  9.8  bar
Q2 497,042449,42647,616  9.6  bar
Q3 500,558451,03949,519  9.9  bar
Q4 499,622450,10649,516  9.9  bar
 
2003 Q1 502,339445,64856,691  11.3  bar
Q2 498,821448,37050,451  10.1  bar
Q3 499,948446,43053,518  10.7  bar
Q4 497,214445,32751,887  10.4  bar
 
2004 Q1 498,974444,33354,641  11.0  bar
Q2 497,683451,38046,303  9.3  bar
Q3 510,054462,16147,893  9.4  bar
Q4 502,285461,78840,497  8.1  bar
 
2005 Q1 499,674459,20640,468  8.1  bar
Q2 499,843464,45935,384  7.1  bar
Q3 508,330469,37038,960  7.7  bar
Q4 507,833470,85636,977  7.3  bar
 
2006 Q1 503,259466,66536,594  7.3  bar
Q2 500,820468,55632,264  6.4  bar
Q3 507,031470,56436,467  7.2  bar
Q4 501,839473,00128,838  5.7  bar
 
2007 Q1 506,150470,66735,483  7.0  bar
Q2 500,979471,58929,390  5.9  bar
Q3 514,038475,93538,103  7.4  bar
Q4 509,472476,03033,442  6.6  bar
 
2008 Q1 517,245478,80838,437  7.4  bar
Q2 514,882483,43331,449  6.1  bar
Q3 525,617486,00439,613  7.5  bar
Q4 528,761486,27542,486  8.0  bar
 
2009 Q1 531,803477,38154,422  10.2  bar
Q2 525,297469,13156,166  10.7  bar
Q3 539,781471,37968,402  12.7  bar
Q4 536,187465,35870,829  13.2  bar
 
2010 Q1 583,023508,44074,583  12.8  bar
Q2 588,182518,48869,694  11.8  bar
Q3 590,783516,97673,807  12.5  bar
Q4 585,499516,55968,940  11.8  bar
 
2011 Q1 588,544516,03072,514  12.3  bar
Q2 584,597519,45765,140  11.1  bar
Q3 592,457518,49073,967  12.5  bar
Q4 594,612520,83573,777  12.4  bar
 
2012 Q1 595,374516,98978,385  13.2  bar
Q2 596,254525,06871,186  11.9  bar
Q3 609,482527,63681,846  13.4  bar
Q4 606,979532,38474,595  12.3  bar
 
2013 Q1 610,135530,91179,224  13.0  bar
Q2 606,916539,64267,274  11.1  bar
Q3 620,757543,90076,857  12.4  bar
Q4 615,484542,93572,549  11.8  bar
 
2014 Q1 617,689549,77167,918  11.0  bar
Q2 614,335556,59857,737  9.4  bar
Q3 622,081559,89762,184  10.0  bar
Q4 620,375567,04953,326  8.6  bar
 
2015 Q1 607,035552,11154,924  9.0  bar
Q2 603,542558,26045,282  7.5  bar
Q3 605,936558,89547,041  7.8  bar
Q4 600,035557,99042,045  7.0  bar
 
2016 Q1 601,857556,08545,772  7.6  bar
Q2 598,941559,42639,515  6.6  bar
Q3 607,262560,82046,442  7.6  bar
Q4 604,666561,14543,521  7.2  bar
 
2017 Q1 605,929564,11641,813  6.9  bar
Q2 604,786570,16634,620  5.7  bar
Q3 613,847572,66541,182  6.7  bar
Q4 604,378568,57635,802  5.9  bar
 
2018 Q1 603,012564,04838,964  6.5  bar
Q2 597,585565,83331,752  5.3  bar
Q3 602,424566,28836,136  6.0  bar
Q4 597,992566,04931,943  5.3  bar
 
2019 Q1 599,536560,26939,267  6.5  bar
Q2 593,563564,55529,008  4.9  bar
Q3 598,559564,71933,840  5.7  bar
Q4 598,290568,01030,280  5.1  bar
 
2020 Q1 620,376585,00035,376  5.7  bar
Q2 540,835460,03080,805  14.9  bar
Q3 617,343478,930138,413  22.4  bar
Q4 610,631502,037108,594  17.8  bar
 
2021 Q1 613,453506,432107,021  17.4  bar
Q2 616,545521,13095,415  15.5  bar
Q3 616,958527,66889,290  14.5  bar
Q4 607,883538,18269,701  11.5  bar
 
2022 Q1 601,559535,12266,437  11.0  bar
Q2 592,178543,17349,005  8.3  bar
Q3 593,843548,45845,385  7.6  bar
Q4 593,744552,81540,929  6.9  bar
 
2023 Q1 593,157548,43744,720  7.5  bar
Q2 592,850555,12637,724  6.4  bar
Q3 599,956559,00340,953  6.8  bar
Q4 597,883558,37439,509  6.6  bar
 
2024 Q1 598,363559,82338,540  6.4  bar
Q2 604,578567,95236,626  6.1  bar
Q3 615,421566,46448,957  8.0  bar
Q4 610,449566,48243,967  7.2  bar
 


Sources: STI: Colossus