Economy

With the bustling city of Charlotte at its center, Mecklenburg County contains a dynamic and influential economy.  As the area recovers from the worst recession in recent history, the employment (and unemployment) structure of the county is evolving in interesting ways.  This evolution is examined here through three key indicators: Unemployment, Industry Employment, and Occupational Employment.

Click on one of the indicators listed below to see the related data in a series of dynamic graphs.  If you don't immediately see this graph, scroll down further on the page.

• Unemployment
• Industry Employment
• Occupational Employment