Unemployment Rate Drops in Orange

Orange’s unemployment rate remains well below the state average – and the lowest it has been all year - according to the latest figures from the Connecticut Department of Labor.

The town's unemployment rate dropped from 5.7 percent in March to 5.4 percent in April.

Statewide, the unemployment rate remained the same as the previous month, at 7.7 percent. However, there are 4,100 fewer jobs this month.

“The decline in both monthly and annual job growth numbers in April is disappointing, but unusual seasonal patterns this past winter into spring make these numbers difficult to interpret,” said Andy Condon, Director of Office of Research, in a statement. “Despite variability in growth from month to month we still appear to be on a path of positive, albeit modest job growth.”

Town

Unemployment in April 2011

Unemployment in April 2012

Orange

6.5 percent

4.3 percent