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Idaho Unemployment
Jun 24, 2026

Idaho unemployment rate rises slightly from month to month

Idaho's unemployment rate increased from 3.6% to 3.7%, with labor force and employment declines amid mixed job gains in metro areas, per Idaho Department of Labor.

Jan 28, 2026

U.S. population growth slowed last year; Idaho, the Carolinas saw largest growth

U.S. population growth slowed in 2025 as net immigration fell by half, census data shows, raising concerns about labor force growth and an aging population.

A hiring sign is displayed at a retail store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Aug 18, 2025

Unemployment in Idaho creeps upward

The biggest losses came from information and management of companies and enterprises, both at a 1.1% loss.

Idaho workforce
Jun 21, 2023

Report: Idaho’s workforce continues to expand

While the national unemployment rate remained unchanged between April and May of this year, Idaho experienced a slight uptick from 3.6% to 3.7% during the same period, according to recent ...


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