North Haven's unemployment rate dropped slightly from 8.9% in August to 8.5% this month, according to numbers released by the CT Department of Labor.
Of the town's 13,239-strong labor force, 1,127 are currently unemployed.
Statewide, the unemployment rate decreased from 9.2% in August to 9.0% in September.
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Compared to nearby towns, North Haven's unemployment remains lower than East Haven (10.1%) and Hamden (9.4%), and higher than Branford (7.8%) and and Wallingford (8.2%).
Unemployment for the city of New Haven stands above the statewide average at 13.6%, fourth in the state behind Hartford (16.6%), Waterbury (14.1%), and Bridgeport (13.9%).
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For a full list of the state's results for September, click here.
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