| County | Unemployment rate (Nov 2008 ) |
Unemployment rate (2002 Annual Average) |
| Alameda | 7.30% | 6.70% |
| Contra Costa | 7.10% | 5.70% |
| Marin | 5.00% | 4.90% |
| Napa | 6.50% | 4.60% |
| San Francisco | 6.10% | 6.90% |
| San Mateo | 5.50% | 5.70% |
| Santa Clara | 7.10% | 8.40% |
| Solano | 7.90% | 5.80% |
| Sonoma | 6.50% | 5.10% |
Data source: California Employment Development Department
The statewide unemployment rate is 8.3%.
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