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These cities lost the most jobs in the last five years

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24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 25 metropolitan areas with the largest percentage decrease in total employment from October 2014 to October 2019.
24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 25 metropolitan areas with the largest percentage decrease in total employment from October 2014 to October 2019.
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25. Monroe, LA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -1.9% (-1,428 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-1,400 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.1% • Median household income: $44,353
25. Monroe, LA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -1.9% (-1,428 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-1,400 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.1%
• Median household income: $44,353
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24. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -1.9% (-927 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-600 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.8% • Median household income: $43,747
24. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -1.9% (-927 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-600 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.8%
• Median household income: $43,747
23. El Centro, CA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.2% (-1,274 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-500 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 19.2% • Median household income: $48,984
23. El Centro, CA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.2% (-1,274 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-500 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 19.2%
• Median household income: $48,984
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22. Binghamton, NY • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.4% (-2,458 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-1,200 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4.6% • Median household income: $53,199
22. Binghamton, NY
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.4% (-2,458 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-1,200 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4.6%
• Median household income: $53,199
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21. Pine Bluff, AR • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.4% (-823 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-700 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.2% • Median household income: $37,314
21. Pine Bluff, AR
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.4% (-823 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-700 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.2%
• Median household income: $37,314
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20. Watertown-Fort Drum, NY • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.6% (-1,124 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Manufacturing (-400 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.6% • Median household income: $53,146
20. Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -2.6% (-1,124 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Manufacturing (-400 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.6%
• Median household income: $53,146
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19. Anchorage, AK • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.5% (-6,652 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-2,500 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.5% • Median household income: $81,037
19. Anchorage, AK
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.5% (-6,652 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-2,500 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.5%
• Median household income: $81,037
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18. Bay City, MI • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.5% (-1,737 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-800 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4.8% • Median household income: $50,606
18. Bay City, MI
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.5% (-1,737 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-800 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4.8%
• Median household income: $50,606
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17. Fairbanks, AK • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.7% (-1,616 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-1,000 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.4% • Median household income: $75,448
17. Fairbanks, AK
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.7% (-1,616 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-1,000 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.4%
• Median household income: $75,448
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16. Danville, IL • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.8% (-1,262 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Education and health services (-700 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.1% • Median household income: $43,655
16. Danville, IL
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -3.8% (-1,262 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Education and health services (-700 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.1%
• Median household income: $43,655
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15. Charleston, WV • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.4% (-4,086 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-2,600 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4.6% • Median household income: $40,806
15. Charleston, WV
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.4% (-4,086 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-2,600 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4.6%
• Median household income: $40,806
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14. Johnstown, PA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.5% (-2,616 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-1,500 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.2% • Median household income: $45,084
14. Johnstown, PA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.5% (-2,616 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-1,500 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.2%
• Median household income: $45,084
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13. Farmington, NM • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.5% (-2,386 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-500 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.5% • Median household income: $44,841
13. Farmington, NM
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.5% (-2,386 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-500 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.5%
• Median household income: $44,841
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12. Alexandria, LA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.7% (-2,904 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-400 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5% • Median household income: $47,391
12. Alexandria, LA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.7% (-2,904 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-400 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5%
• Median household income: $47,391
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11. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.9% (-9,047 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,900 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5% • Median household income: $41,969
11. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -4.9% (-9,047 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,900 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5%
• Median household income: $41,969
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10. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -5% (-11,827 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Manufacturing (-6,400 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 5.8% • Median household income: $47,476
10. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -5% (-11,827 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Manufacturing (-6,400 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 5.8%
• Median household income: $47,476
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9. Ithaca, NY • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -5.2% (-2,728 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Manufacturing (-500 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 3.5% • Median household income: $57,276
9. Ithaca, NY
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -5.2% (-2,728 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Manufacturing (-500 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 3.5%
• Median household income: $57,276
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8. Williamsport, PA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -5.7% (-3,312 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-1,700 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4.7% • Median household income: $55,045
8. Williamsport, PA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -5.7% (-3,312 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-1,700 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4.7%
• Median household income: $55,045
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7. Elmira, NY • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -6.2% (-2,216 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-800 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4.3% • Median household income: $53,005
7. Elmira, NY
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -6.2% (-2,216 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Professional and business services (-800 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4.3%
• Median household income: $53,005
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6. Longview, TX • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -6.3% (-6,246 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-5,000 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 3.6% • Median household income: $51,296
6. Longview, TX
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -6.3% (-6,246 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-5,000 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 3.6%
• Median household income: $51,296
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5. Victoria, TX • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -7.3% (-3,533 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,300 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 3.2% • Median household income: $51,683
5. Victoria, TX
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -7.3% (-3,533 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,300 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 3.2%
• Median household income: $51,683
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4. Lafayette, LA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -8.4% (-18,639 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-12,700 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4.5% • Median household income: $50,825
4. Lafayette, LA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -8.4% (-18,639 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-12,700 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4.5%
• Median household income: $50,825
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3. Enid, OK • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -9.1% (-2,626 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-100 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 2.9% • Median household income: $53,946
3. Enid, OK
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -9.1% (-2,626 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Government (-100 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 2.9%
• Median household income: $53,946
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2. Casper, WY • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -10% (-4,180 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,500 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4% • Median household income: $64,833
2. Casper, WY
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -10% (-4,180 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Mining, logging, and construction (-2,500 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4%
• Median household income: $64,833
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1. Houma-Thibodaux, LA • Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -17.6% (-17,419 jobs) • Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-7,100 jobs) • October 2019 unemployment: 4.5% • Median household income: $51,440
1. Houma-Thibodaux, LA
• Employment decrease (Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2019): -17.6% (-17,419 jobs)
• Industry with largest 5-yr. employment decline: Trade, transportation, and utilities (-7,100 jobs)
• October 2019 unemployment: 4.5%
• Median household income: $51,440
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