Franklin Hampshire Region Unemployment Rate Hits 3.8%
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Unemployment rates in the Franklin Hampshire region were 3.8% as of June, according to MassHire Franklin Hampshire’s 2026 Employment Trends Report. This rate represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year and is 0.4% lower than the current statewide unemployment rate. The report also noted that the total number of people employed in the region is lower compared to last year.
From recorder.com
Why it matters
The trends indicate that the region's labor force is experiencing a contraction. For instance, in Franklin County, 27.7% of the population is over the age of 65, and retirees who leave the labor force are not counted as unemployed.
From recorder.com
Who's involved
- Franklin CountyCounty whose demographic trends are cited in the regional employment report.
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The entities involved
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Franklin County
county in Kentucky, United States
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Massachusetts
state of the United States of America
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