Steady decline in unemployment rates throughout Alaska and the United States: January 2003 to January 2004.

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

The unemployment rates throughout Alaska and United States have steadily declined throughout the period of one year. The unemployment rate in Alaska was 8.9 percent in January 2004, compared to 9.7 percent just one year prior. This indicates an 8.25 percent decline in the unemployment rate throughout Alaska.

The Anchorage unemployment rate also has declined in the period of one year. In January 2004, the unemployment rate was 6 percent, compared to 6.5 percent in January 2003, indicating a 7.69 percent decline. Fairbanks also has experienced a decline in the unemployment rate. The unemployment rate in January 2004 was 8 percent, compared to 8.9 percent just one year prior. This indicates a 10.11 percent decline in the unemployment rate...