25 Cities with the Lowest Employment Rates in the US

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7. Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area

April 2024 Unemployment Rate: 8.4%

The Fresno metropolitan area is one of the largest in California. It is made up of Fresno and Madera counties. Fresno County housed more than a million people in 2020. Madera City is the seat of Madera County and had a population of 66,224 in 2020.

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