| County | Unemployment rate (Oct 2008 ) |
Unemployment rate (2002 Annual Average) |
| Alameda |
7.10% |
6.70% |
| Contra Costa |
7.00% |
5.70% |
| Marin |
4.90% |
4.90% |
| Napa |
5.40% |
4.60% |
| San Francisco |
6.00% |
6.90% |
| San Mateo |
5.40% |
5.70% |
| Santa Clara |
6.90% |
8.40% |
| Solano |
7.70% |
5.80% |
| Sonoma |
6.20% |
5.10% |
Data source: California Employment Development Department
The statewide unemployment rate is 8.0%.
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