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# Local Area Unemployment Statistics - Field Definitions

## State(s) where area(s) located or Census regions  and divisions:

Select the State which contains the areas for which you desire data.  (State FIPS code precedes title.) If you wish data for Census regions and  divisions, scroll to the bottom to make your selection.

## Area

Indicates the place of residence for which the data are collected. 

## Measure

Indicates the unit of measurement: 
        - 06 Labor force, 
        - 05 Employment, 
        - 04 Unemployment, and 
        - 03 Unemployment rate. 

 

**Last Modified Date:**December 5, 2017

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