North Branford Unemployment Rate at Lowest in Past Two Years

According to recent statistics released by the Connecticut Department of Labor, North Branford is at its lowest unemployment rate of 2011 at 6.9 percent. There are 8,436 people in the North Branford workforce, of which 7,852 are employed. 

The last time North Branford's unemployment rate dipped below seven percent was in August 2009 when it was 6.9 percent with it being the lowest that year in April at 6.6 percent. The average unemployment in town in 2010 was 7.8 percent. So far in 2011, the average is 7.8 percent. 

These numbers put North Branford 1.3 percent less than the Connecticut unemployment rate of 8.2 percent and 1.6 percent less than the national average of 8.5 percent.

For a comparison of all Connecticut towns for 2011, see the PDF or visit the Department of Labor's website for more information.

Those who are unemployed and seeking assistance can do so through the town's Department of Social Services.