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Here is the estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information for California.
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This section shows preliminary estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information in December 2022 for California. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.
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Civilian Labor Force
Number Employed
Number Unemployed
Unemployment Rate
Preliminary
California
19,221,000
18,504,700
716,200
3.7%
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The total civilian preliminary labor force (not seasonally adjusted) for California in December 2022 was 19,221,000, of which 18,504,700 were employed and 716,200 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 3.7% percent.
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program
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This section shows the county/parishes with the highest preliminary unemployment rate in California for December 2022. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.
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Area
Civilian Labor Force
Number Employed
Number Unemployed
Unemployment Rate
Preliminary
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Imperial County
70,900
60,400
10,500
14.8%
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Colusa County
10,720
9,410
1,310
12.2%
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Tulare County
203,900
187,200
16,700
8.2%
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Merced County
115,400
106,900
8,600
7.4%
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Monterey County
200,300
186,500
13,900
6.9%
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Plumas County
7,090
6,600
490
6.9%
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Kings County
56,500
52,700
3,800
6.8%
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Sutter County
44,700
41,700
3,000
6.8%
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Kern County
388,900
363,000
25,900
6.7%
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Fresno County
450,400
422,300
28,100
6.2%
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The top three county/parishes in California with the highest unemployment rate in December 2022 were Imperial County (14.8%), Colusa County (12.2%), and Tulare County (8.2%).
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program
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