Jobless rates
| Area | December jobless rate | November jobless rate |
| District | 12.1 percent | 11.8 percent |
| Maryland | 7.5 percent | 7.3 percent |
| Virginia | 6.9 percent | 6.6 percent |
| U.S. | 10.0 percent | 10.0 percent |
The unemployment rate ticked up across the region in December, as 2009 ended much as it began — with thousands of local residents searching for work.
Real journalism.Trusted by millions.
Unlimited access to in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and the stories that shape our country.
Subscribe Now
Already a member? Log in
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.