Steady decline in unemployment rates throughout Alaska: November 2003-November 2004.

• Author: Roesler, Heidi Brague
• Position: Alaska Trends For February - Brief Article

The unemployment rates throughout Alaska have steadily declined throughout the period of one year. The unemployment rate in Alaska was 7 percent in November 2004, compared to 7.8 percent just one year prior, indicating a more than 10 percent decline in the unemployment rate throughout Alaska.

The Anchorage unemployment rate also declined in the period of one year. In November 2004, the unemployment rate was 4.8 percent, compared to 5.4 percent in November 2003, suggesting an 11 percent decline. Fairbanks also experienced a decline in the unemployment rate. The rate in November 2004 was 5.6 percent, compared to 6.7 percent just one year prior, indicating a more than 16 percent decline in the unemployment rate.

The Southeast region of Alaska also experienced a decline in the unemployment rate. In November 2004, the unemployment rate was 7.8 percent, compared to 8.6 percent in...