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Bloomington, IL vs Gadsden, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gadsden has been positive.
- Gadsden has 0.3% more unemployment than Bloomington.
- Gadsden job growth has increased by 7.2% in the past 10 years.
 Bloomington, ILGadsden, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-11.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews

If you're not from here it might be hard to figure out that Bloomington and Normal are actually one city mushed together, so make sure you look up info on Normal, IL  More

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Over 11 years ago

Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

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Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

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Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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