The early days of Covid-19 brought on a wave of layoffs and furloughs. Jobs have roared back. Here’s a look at which metros are leading the way.
#23 Charlotte, North Carolina
Job growth rate since April 2020: 17.87% Jobs added since April 2020: 198,923 Labor force growth rate since April 2020: 6.77% Employment in July 2021: 1,312,068 Unemployment rate in July 2021: 4.4%
#6 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida
Job growth rate since April 2020: 22.91% Jobs added since April 2020: 63,938 Labor force growth rate since April 2020: 8.75% Employment in July 2021: 343,036 Unemployment rate in July 2021: 4.5%
#5 North Port-Sarasota, Florida
Job growth rate since April 2020: 24.43% Jobs added since April 2020: 71,759 Labor force growth rate since April 2020: 11.25% Employment in July 2021: 365,486 Unemployment rate in July 2021: 4.9%