Waco unemployment rate drops 0.3%, lower than Texas' number - Waco Tribune-Herald

Americans are filing for unemployment benefits at one of the lowest rates in decades, offering a fresh sign of resilience in the U.S. economy. The jobless rate dropped in September in the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes McLennan, Bosque and Falls counties. At 4%, the rate is down from August's 4.3% and September 2025's 4.2%. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. Americans are filing for unemployment benefits at one of the lowest rates in decades, offering a fresh sign of resilience in the U.S. economy.