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A Success Story

Highlighting both the resilience and strength of the San Bernardino County economy in the face of the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, San Bernardino County saw its labor force reach 1.006 million in November 2021 – the first time the labor force has exceeded 1 million. Since then, the labor force has continued to increase, reaching approximately 1.027 million as of December 2022, as the unemployment rate has consistently trended downward, reaching 3.6% during the same time period. While economic activity and growth is expected to slow nationally in 2023, San Bernardino County is well positioned to weather additional economic disruptions due to its competitive advantages, particularly in Logistics.