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Anyone who grew up in Aroostook County knows the meaning of a good day's work. In Aroostook's rural setting, hard work and commitment are simply a way of life. One that grows resourceful, self-reliant men and women, and an innovative, dedicated workforce. Aroostook offers fertile soil for industries like technology, manufacturing, and agriculture. And solid ground for living well.
Aroostook County is home to a dedicated, skilled, and available workforce. Despite relatively low numbers of unemployed workers, many people working in the area remain underemployed and possess a variety of different skills just waiting for the right employment opportunity to surface.
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Northern Maine Labor Market Summary
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Year
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Aroostook Labor Market
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Maine Labor Market
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1990
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42,543
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624,742
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2000
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37,870
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659,360
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2001
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37,310
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683,900
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2002
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37,010
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686,200
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Source: Maine Department of Labor
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Aroostook County Unemployment Rates
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Location
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January 2003
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January 2002
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Fort Kent
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5.5
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5.6
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Houlton
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5.0
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3.5
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Madawaska
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4.9
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4.3
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Patten/Island Falls
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9.6
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7.2
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Presque Isle/Caribou
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6.0
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5.6
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Van Buren
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8.1
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8.0
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Aroostook County
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5.9
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5.2
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Maine
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5.6
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5.1
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United States
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6.5
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6.3
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Source: Maine Department of Labor
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