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EVERETT 2044 <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 6/17/2025 <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT <br /> Page 65 <br />Accommodation and Food Services 3,580 3.8% 3,869 4.2% <br />Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 1,414 1.5% 2,638 2.9% <br />Public Administration 5,613 5.9% 4,728 5.2% <br />Total All Jobs 94,770 100.0% 91,374 100.0% <br />Source: Census OnTheMap Jobs by NAICS Industry Sector, 2022. Accessed at: <br />https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/. <br />Analyzing unemployment trends in Everett using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Seattle- <br />Bellevue-Everett Metropolitan Division reveals the city's resilience during economic downturns. The <br />2008-2009 recession drove unemployment to approximately 9%, with a gradual recovery over several <br />years. In contrast, the COVID-19 recession caused unemployment to spike above 16% in 2020 but saw a <br />faster rebound compared to the 2008 financial crisis. As of December 2024, the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett <br />unemployment rate stands at 3.1%, indicating a strong yet tight labor market. <br />Unemployment Rate, Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division <br /> <br />Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Accessed at: https://bls.gov. <br />Employment in Everett is mainly centered around three key areas: Metro Everett/Port of Everett, <br />Southwest Everett Manufacturing Industrial Center, and Evergreen & Everett Mall Way. These areas