Updated Kansas City Unemployment Figures | released February 03, 2021

Official unemployment figures for the Kansas City economy were updated today. Numbers for November have been finalized and preliminary figures for December have now been made available.

November

The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.4% in November. 9,700 positions were added, but 10,900 workers entering the labor force balanced out the unemployment rate. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 6,200. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

December (preliminary)

The unemployment rate increased to 4.9% in December. 12,400 positions were added, but 19,000 workers entering the labor force caused the unemployment rate to increase. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 9,700. The only individual sector with significant employment changes was Trade, Transportation, and Utilities which added 8,600 positions.

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