Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in April, down slightly from 5.9 percent in March but still much higher than Oregon’s statewide average and the county’s jobless rate in April 2025.
Lincoln County’s April unemployment rate is up from 5.2 percent 12 months ago, according to the latest figures from the Oregon Employment Department.
Oregon’s statewide unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in April, and the national rate was 4.3 percent.
Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment in Lincoln County increased in April by 10 jobs to 18,510 jobs, regional economist Shaun Barrick said. Seasonally adjusted figures compare expected changes with actual changes. A gain of 240 jobs was expected for the month, and the county’s total nonfarm employment increased by 250.
Barrick said there was a gain of 250 jobs in the private sector and no change in total government employment. Leisure and hospitality added 160 jobs and private education and health services added 30 jobs.
April’s total nonfarm employment numbers were down 200 jobs over the year, Barrick said. The largest gain occurred in leisure and hospitality, which rose by 80 jobs over the year while trade, transportation, and utilities lost 70 jobs and the federal government lost 40 jobs.
