Economic Indicators
Key Reference Points for Understanding the Dallas-Fort Worth Economy
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Top Line Indicators for the Dallas Region
Unemployment Rate
July 2020
7.5%
Down 0.7 percentage points from June 2020. The Texas rate for August is down to 6.8%.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, preliminary, not seasonally adjusted
Employment Change
August 2020
-3.7%
Second lowest rate among the biggest metros. Year-over-year loss of 140,300 jobs.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, preliminary, not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment Insurance Claims
March 1,2020-September 5, 2020
762,859
Increase of 762% over the same period last year. Weekly claims are averaging 28,254, an eightfold increase over 2019.
Source: Texas Workforce Commission, latest available aggregated county data
ECONOMY IN BRIEF
The Dallas Regional Chamber’s “Economy in Brief: Indicators for the Dallas Region,” presented by Bank of America, offers easily digestible insights into our economic landscape. The data points and analysis tools allow our business community to make informed decisions based on trends. Our reporting also measures the impact of COVID-19 on our economy. To obtain the latest version of the Economy in Brief, please fill out the form below and click download. Last published September 11, 2020.
COVID-19 BASELINE INDICATORS
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
Looking to better understand the people, companies, and industries that make up the Dallas Region? Use the the DRC’s Regional Economic Development Guide to get the complete picture. This guide is full of easily digestible information that will help you make informed decision about what’s here and where to grow.
DRC RESEARCH TEAM
The DRC maintains a robust and dynamic research program that is a recognized voice for the Dallas Region’s business community. Our goal is to ensure that DRC leaders, the larger business community, and other decision makers readily have access to information resources that support economic development, education and workforce, talent attraction, and public policy.
DRC members receive exclusive access to the research team, who talk with members to learn about data and presentation needs to help craft a story. Members may contact the research team at research@dallaschamber.org. If you are not a member, learn more about joining the DRC.