November 2009 unemployment

Ward 1's November unemployment rate, 10.2%, represents a miniscule, scientifically insignificant decrease from the October 2009 rate of 10.4%.   The Ward 1 rate was just under the citywide rate of 11.8% for the same period.   The change in Ward 1's unemployment between November 2008 and November 2009 is +42%, midway between the Ward 8 low of +33% and the Ward 3 high of +45%.

Ward 1 unemployment up slightly in October 2009

According to data from the Department of Employment Services, unemployment in Ward 1 increased from September to October 2009 -- from 10.1% to 10.4%.   While the increase is statistically insignificant, try telling that to people who are not working.

Did you know Ward 1's unemployment was 10.1% in 9/09?

The Washington Business Journal reported on November 3 that unemployment in Ward 1 was 10.1%, between Ward 3 with the lowest unemployment (3.2%) and Ward 8 with 28.3%.