PA Unemployment rate rises .2 points

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate increased a slit .2 points.  The increase raises the unemployment rate from July of 7.9% to August 8.1%.

Here are the unemployment rate numbers for the areas we serve.

Adams County, Pennsylvania:  6.8%
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania:  6.8%
Franklin County, Pennsylvania:  6.9%
York County, Pennsylvania:  8.0%
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Combined Area:  7.4%