Unemployment data for the 9 counties in the Bay Area
| County | Unemployment rate (Mar 2009 ) |
Unemployment rate (2002 Annual Average) |
| Alameda | 10.50% | 6.70% |
| Contra Costa | 9.80% | 5.70% |
| Marin | 7.40% | 4.90% |
| Napa | 9.00% | 4.60% |
| San Francisco | 8.30% | 6.90% |
| San Mateo | 9.00% | 5.70% |
| Santa Clara | 10.80% | 8.40% |
| Solano | 10.90% | 5.80% |
| Sonoma | 9.80% | 5.10% |
Data source: California Employment Development Department
The statewide unemployment rate is 11.5%.
The above data is not seasonally adjusted.
Unemployment rate in March, 2009 is higher than Feb, 2009.
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