Unemployment in Delaware Lower than National Average in October

Unemployment in Delaware dropped in October to 4% – from 4.2% in September – and is also lower than a year ago. The Department of Labor showed unemployment in Delaware in October of 2023 at 4.1%. The national average remained unchanged from September at 4.1%. 

However Sussex County showed a slight increase in unemployment from 3.1% in September to 3.2% in October.

The largest over-the-year job changes in October were in the Government, Construction and Private Education & Health sectors.

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