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Alabama’s March unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7 percent

Employment and wages rose over the year, with Alabama setting a record average weekly wage as labor force participation also increased.

May 4, 2026

Alabama spring home sales rise, but trail last year

Alabama home sales rose in March as spring buyers returned, but higher prices and weaker annual totals signaled a slower, more balanced market.

April 21, 2026

January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report

Alabama home sales saw a seasonal dip in January, yet median prices climbed 17.3 percent annually amid a steady state economy.

February 20, 2026

Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November

The decreased rate followed new record highs for both the number of people employed and the overall civilian labor force, officials announced.

January 8, 2026

Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January remained steady from December’s rate.

March 18, 2025

Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November

Alabama, Maine, and Mississippi saw the greatest increases in their respective unemployment rates.

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December 24, 2024

Alabama’s labor force participation rate holds steady for June

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 2.9 percent.

July 19, 2024

Unemployment rate ticks up slightly despite 272,000 new jobs

While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low.

Chance Phillips

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June 10, 2024

Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.2 percent

The number of people counted as employed increased by 40,194 over the year to a record high.

January 22, 2024