The Monitor (MyRGV)
Report finds majority of the Valley’s unemployed are prime-working age
A Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley analysis of 8,388 unemployment claims from January to March shows most unemployed workers are aged 25‑44, with a median age of 36 and 63% holding a high school diploma or less, and highlights construction as the sector with the most claims while recommending targeted up‑skilling and affordable childcare.
Aug 28, 2026 · AI description