Economy

What is the unemployment rate in Crow Wing County, MN right now?

Data updated November 17, 2024
About 2.9% in September 2024. That is a 0.6 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate shows the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but are not currently employed. It is a common measure of the health of the job market and economy.
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In September 2024,

2.9%

of the labor force was unemployed in Crow Wing County, MN
September 2024 had a

+0.6

percentage point change from September 2023
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.

The unemployment rate in Crow Wing County, MN was higher in September 2024 compared with September 2023.

Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2007 to September 2024

Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.

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The latest county-level data from September 2024 shows that Crow Wing County's unemployment rate was ranked 24th out of 87 counties in Minnesota, from highest to lowest.

Unemployment rates in Minnesota counties ranged from 1.5% to 3.7% in September 2024.

Not seasonally adjusted

Unemployment rate, by county in Minnesota (September 2024)

Unemployment rate, by county in Minnesota (September 2024)

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