Milford's October unemployment rate rose from 7.8 percent in September to 8.1 percent in October, according to the state Department of Labor. The number of unemployed people is down from summer highs of 8.2 percent.
The statewide unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point in October up to 9 percent.
Milford Labor Stats Aug. Sept. Oct. Labor Force 31,057 30,492 30,589 Employed 28,511 28,107 28,124 Unemployed 2,546 2,385 2,465 Unemployment Rate 8.2 7.8 8.1