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Unemployment in the Mount Vernon, WA area was at 5.2% in April 2026. That's a 1.0 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It helps indicate the overall condition of the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA Metro Area job market.
In April 2026,

5.2%

of the labor force was unemployed in Mount Vernon, WA area
April 2026 had a

+1

percentage point change from April 2025
Metro area-level unemployment data 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’s important to view this local data with a long-term lens.

The unemployment rate in Mount Vernon, WA area was lower in April 2026 (YTD) compared with January 2019.

Unemployment rate by month, not seasonally adjusted, 2019-2026 (YTD)

Unemployment rates differ between urban areas due to various factors. The types of industries present in an area may affect unemployment rates. Seasonal work in industries like tourism can cause unemployment to go up and down. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.

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How does unemployment in the Mount Vernon, WA area compare to other metros?

Unemployment rates are an indicator of economic health, and understanding how the Mount Vernon, WA area fares in comparison to other metropolitan areas can provide insights. The most recent unemployment rate for the Mount Vernon, WA area, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is X%. Comparing this to other metropolitan areas, such as Metro Area 1 with an unemployment rate of Y% and Metro Area 2 with an unemployment rate of Z%, we can observe differences. These variations may be attributed to factors such as industry composition and local economic conditions. Over time, the Mount Vernon, WA area has experienced fluctuations in its unemployment rate, influenced by events such as economic recessions and natural disasters. Understanding these trends is useful for policymakers aiming to address unemployment and foster economic growth. Data sources for this analysis include the Bureau of Labor Statistics and local government reports.
Among 172 metro areas with less than 100,000 people in the labor force, the Mount Vernon, WA area had the 25th highest unemployment rate in April 2026.
Other areas with similar unemployment rates to the Mount Vernon, WA area's 5.2% unemployment rate were the Rockford, IL area (5.2%) and the Wenatchee, WA area (5.2%).

In April 2026, the Mount Vernon, WA area had the 25th highest unemployment rate among metro areas with less than 100,000 people in the labor force.

Unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted (Circle size corresponds to the size of the labor force)

Unemployment rate, by metro area (April 2026)

Unemployment rate, by metro area (April 2026)
1.

El Centro, CA area

16.5%
2.

Yuma, AZ area

13.9%
3.

Visalia, CA area

10.2%
4.

Merced, CA area

9.6%
5.

Hanford, CA area

8.9%
6.

Bakersfield, CA area

8.7%
7.

Guayama, PR area

8.6%
8.

Eagle Pass, TX area

8.5%
9.

Fresno, CA area

8.1%
10.

Wildwood, FL area

7.9%

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USAFacts standardizes data, in areas such as time and demographics, to make it easier to understand and compare.

The analysis was generated with the help of AI and reviewed by USAFacts for accuracy.

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