Unemployment

Unemployment decreases across county

The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.

Williamson County unemployment stays at 3.9 percent

The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for August 2023.  Williamson County’s unemployment rate stayed low: 3.9 percent.  Currently, 634,898 people are employed in the Rural Capitol Area.

Unemployment rates rise in Williamson County, Central Texas

The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for May 2023.  In April, unemployment in Williamson County was 3.2 percent. In May, unemployment in the area increased to 3.5 percent.  The average unemployment rate for the Central Texas region is 3.