At least 400 people entered the labor force in Genesee County from March to April, according to the latest data released by the New York State Department of Labor.
That puts the total size of the labor force at 29,400, with 1,300 people classified as unemployment, which puts the unemployment rate at 4.6 percent.
A year ago in April, the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in the county.
Over the past year, the county's labor force has declined by approximately 500 people. It's difficult to pinpoint the reason for the decline, but Baby Boomers reaching retirement age could be a factor.
The total number of employed residents 28,100. A year ago in April, it was 28,600 and in March it was 27,500.
The unemployment rate in the GLOW region is 5.0, the same as a year ago.
In Rochester, it's 4.6 percent. In Buffalo, it's 5.0. For the state, it's 4.2. For the nation, it's 4.1 percent.
