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*
April 2020
12.8%
No precedent exists for this single monthly jump from 4.3% in March. The Texas rate is also 12.8%.
*Source: TWC, preliminary, not seasonally adjusted
Number of Unemployed*
April 2020
470,100
Increase of 286,200 newly unemployed persons from March. Increase of 321% over April 2019.
*Source: TWC, preliminary, not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment Insurance Claims*
March 1,2020-May 9, 2020
447,896
Increase of 1,220% over the same period last year. Weekly claims are averaging 44,800 compared with 3,400 in 2019.
*Source: TWC, latest available data by county, aggregated to region
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.
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REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
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