A to Z Index | FAQs | About BLS | Contact Us Subscr Follow Us | What's New | Search BLS.gov Local Area Unemployment Statistics FONT SIZE: PRINT: LAU SHARE ON: SEARCH LAU Go The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program produces monthly and a employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, Sta counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, by place of residence. More » Announcement The LAUS series identification codes in the LABSTAT database were updated on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Information on this change, including a crosswalk between the old and new codes, is available at www.bls.gov/lau/codenotice.htm. For Your Information Smoothed Seasonally Adjusted Metropolitan Area Estimates Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization for States Employment Status of the Civilian Noninstitutional Population in States by Sex, Ra Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity, Marital Status, and Detailed Age Labor Force Data by County, Annual Averages How can I apply for unemployment insurance? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not administer or oversee unemployment insurance (UI) programs. You should contact your State workforce agency for information, using the Depart of Labor's Career Onestop Service Locator. Next Releases: The Regional and State Employment and Unemployment data for March 2014 are scheduled to be released on April 18, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment data for February 2014 ar scheduled to be released on April 9, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. BROWSE LAU LAU HOME LAU OVERVIEW LAU NEWS RELEASES LAU DATABASES LAU TABLES & MAPS LAU DOCUMENTATION LAU FAQS CONTACT LAU LAU TOPICS JOBSEEKERS PUBLIC POLICYMAKERS RESEARCHERS LABOR FORCE DATA GEOGRAPHY METHODOLOGY Home Subjects Data Tools Publications Economic Releases Students Beta Page 1 of 12 Local Area Unemployment Statistics Home Page 3/31/2014 http://www.bls.gov/lau/
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Local Area Unemployment Statistics FONT SIZE: PRINT: LAU
SHARE ON:
SEARCH LAU Go
The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program produces monthly and a
employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, Sta
counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, by place of residence. More »
Announcement
The LAUS series identification codes in the LABSTAT database were updated on Thursday,
January 23, 2014. Information on this change, including a crosswalk between the old and new
codes, is available at www.bls.gov/lau/codenotice.htm.
For Your Information
Smoothed Seasonally Adjusted Metropolitan Area EstimatesAlternative Measures of Labor Underutilization for StatesEmployment Status of the Civilian Noninstitutional Population in States by Sex, RaHispanic or Latino Ethnicity, Marital Status, and Detailed AgeLabor Force Data by County, Annual Averages
How can I apply for unemployment insurance?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not administer or oversee unemployment insurance (UI)
programs. You should contact your State workforce agency for information, using the Depart
of Labor's Career Onestop Service Locator.
Next Releases:
The Regional and State Employment and Unemployment data for March 2014 are
scheduled to be released on April 18, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
The Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment data for February 2014 ar
scheduled to be released on April 9, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
BROWSE LAU
LAU HOME
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LAU DOCUMENTATION
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CONTACT LAU
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LAU News ReleasesLAU DatabasesLAU TablesLAU Publications
LAU FAQLAU Special NoticesRelated LinksContact LAU
Regional and State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)
March 28, 2014
In February, 29 states had over-the-month unemployment rate decreases, 10 states
increases, and 11 states and the District of Columbia had no change. Nonfarm payrol
employment increased in 33 states and decreased in 17 states and the district. More
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)
March 21, 2014
Jobless rates were lower in January than a year earlier in 367 of the 372 metropolitan
areas, higher in 3, and unchanged in 2. Nonfarm payroll employment was up in 316
metropolitan areas over the year, down in 48, and unchanged in 8. More »
CurrentRegional and State Employment and Unemployment (HTML) (PDF)
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Subscribe to the BLS News Service— receive BLS economic news releases by e-m
Schedule of Upcoming ReleasesRegional and State Employment and UnemploymentMetropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment
Annual
Regional and State Unemployment
February 28, 2014
Annual average unemployment rates in 2013 declined in 43 states and the District of
Columbia, rose in 2 states, and were unchanged in 5 states. Employment-population
ratios decreased in 28 states, increased in 17 states and the district, and were uncha
in 5 states. More...
(HTML) (PDF)
Archived
Caution: data in many archived news releases have been revised in subsequreleases.
LAU Economic News Releases
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Archived Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Releases (1993-
forward)
Archived Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Releases (1998-
forward)
Archived Regional and State Unemployment (Annual) Releases (1992-forward)
Please note that the "Get Detailed LAUS Statistics" tools for data retrieval will be
unavailable from 10:00 AM to approximately 10:30 AM on the day of a Local Are
Unemployment Statistics release because the LAUS database is updated during t
time. Schedules of upcoming release dates are available as follows:
Regional and State Employment and UnemploymentMetropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment
Instructions for Extracting Data--Quick, easy instructions on how to extract Loca
Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) data.
DatabasesDatabase
NameSpecial Notice
Top Picks
One Screen
Multi- Screen Tables Text F
Local Area UnemploymentStatistics (LAUS)
More Tools
Create Customized MapsCreate Customized Maps
Mapping Unemployment Rates (States, Metropolitan Areas, Counties)
Series Report —Already know the series identifier for the statistic you want? Use
shortcut to retrieve your data.
Featured LAU Searchable Databases
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Monthly
STATEWIDE DATATABLES
Current Unemployment Rates for States and Historical Highs/Lows Unemployment Rates for States Over-the-Month Change in Unemployment Rates for States Over-the-Year Change in Unemployment Rates for States Employment Status of the Civilian Noninstitutional Population by State
MAP
Unemployment rates by state, seasonally adjusted (GIF)Unemployment rates by state, seasonally adjusted (PDF)
METROPOLITAN AREA DATATABLES
Unemployment Rates for Metropolitan Areas Over-the-Year Change in Unemployment Rates for Metropolitan Areas Unemployment Rates for Large Metropolitan Areas Over-the-Year Change in Unemployment Rates for Large Metropolitan Areas
MAP
Unemployment Rates by Metropolitan Area, not seasonally adjusted (GIF) Unemployment Rates by Metropolitan Area, not seasonally adjusted (PDF)
COUNTY DATA
TABLE
Labor force data by county, not seasonally adjusted, latest 14 months (TXT
(ZIP 1,847KB)
MAP
Unemployment rates by county, latest 12-month averages (GIF) (PDF)
NEW ENGLAND DATA BY MINOR CIVIL DIVISION
Tables and Maps Created by BLS
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MAP
Unemployment rates in New England by Minor Civil Division, latest 12-mont
averages (GIF) (PDF)
Annual Average
STATEWIDE DATA
TABLES
Unemployment rates for States:
2013 NEW
2012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000
Over-the-year change in unemployment rates for States:
2012-2013 NEW 2011-20122010-20112009-20102008-20092007-20082006-20072005-20062004-20052003-20042002-20032001-20022000-20011999-2000
Employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population by stateGeographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment, Section II: Estimates forStatesEmployment status of the civilian noninstitutional population in states by sex, ra
Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, and detailed age (preliminary):
2013 Annual Averages (NOTE) (XLS) (PDF) NEW
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Employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population in states by sex, ra
Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, marital status, and detailed age:
2012 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2011 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2010 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2009 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2008 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2007 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2006 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2005 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2004 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2003 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
Employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population in states by sex,
detailed age, race, and Hispanic origin:
2002 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2001 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
2000 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
1999 Annual Averages (XLS) (PDF)
Notes on using data
MAPS
Latest annual average State unemployment rates (GIF) (PDF)
Latest over-the-year change in unemployment rates by State (GIF) (PDF)
Latest employment-population ratios by State (GIF) (PDF)
Historical State unemployment rate maps (ZIP) (PDF)How to View Zip Files
METROPOLITAN AREA DATA
TABLES
Unemployment rates for metropolitan areas: 2012 2011201020092008
Unemployment rates for large metropolitan areas: 2012 20112010
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20092008
Over-the-year change in unemployment rates for metropolitan areas: 2011-2012 2010-20112009-20102008-20092007-2008
Over-the-year change in unemployment rates for large metropolitan areas: 2011-2012 2010-20112009-20102008-20092007-2008
Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment, Section III: Estimates fometropolitan areas, metropolitan divisions, and cities
MAPS
Latest annual average metropolitan area unemployment rates (GIF) (PDF)
Historical metropolitan area unemployment rates (ZIP 1,303KB)(PDF 1,661KB)
How to View Zip Files
COUNTY DATA
TABLES
Labor force data by county, 2012 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2011 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2010 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2009 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2008 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2007 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2006 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2005 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2004 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2003 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2002 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2001 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 2000 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1999 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
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Highlight
Labor force data by county, 1998 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1997 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1996 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1995 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1994 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1993 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1992 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1991 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Labor force data by county, 1990 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
MAPS
Latest annual average county unemployment rates (GIF) (PDF)
Historical county unemployment rates (ZIP 2,611KB) (PDF 3,517KB) How to View Zip Files
NEW ENGLAND DATA BY MINOR CIVIL DIVISIONMAPS
Latest annual average Minor Civil Division unemployment rates (GIF) (PDF)
Historical Minor Civil Division unemployment rates (ZIP 2,644KB) (PDF 2,74How to View Zip Files
CITY DATA
TABLES
Unemployment rates for the 50 largest cities 2012 2011201020092008
Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment, Section III: Estimatefor metropolitan areas, metropolitan divisions, and cities
Smoothed-Seasonally-Adjusted Estimates (SSA) Questions and AnswersAlternative Measures of Labor Underutilization for States
Featured LAU Documentation
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American Community Survey (ACS) Questions and AnswersInformation on Model-Based Error Measures for Regions, Divisions, and StatesChanges to State and local area labor force estimation in 2005Administrative Uses of Local Area Unemployment (PDF)
Administrative Uses of LAUS Data Under the American Recovery and Reinvestme
Act of 2009 (PDF)
Labor Market Area Directory, 2014 (PDF)Data AvailabilityLAUS Estimation MethodologyLabor Force Concepts (PDF)Geographic ConceptsSeasonal AdjustmentDifferences Between Data SeriesDifferences Between Decennial Census and LAUS DataRegion and Division Labor Force Data FAQsGeographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment, 2012
People Are Asking...Does LAUS have information on labor force participation rates and employmen
population ratios?
1.
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Local Area Unemployment Statistics?
2.
What changes were made to State and local area labor force estimates?3.
Where can I find information on metropolitan areas, including recent changes?4.
What areas have the highest or lowest unemployment rates?5.
How can I apply for unemployment insurance?6.
Where can I find out if my unemployment insurance benefits will be extended?7.
Since you do not have the data I need, where can I get them?8.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat kind of information does the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
program provide?
1.
For what time periods are data available?2.
How are the labor force components (i.e., civilian noninstitutional population, civilian labor force, employed, unemployed, and unemployment rate) defined?
3.
What is the American Community Survey (ACS), and what is the relationship between LAUS and ACS labor force estimates?
4.
What are metropolitan areas?5.
What are labor market areas?6.
Why aren't data for all areas (the Nation, states, and substate areas) available
the same time?
7.
LAU Frequently Asked Questions
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Why are the labor force estimates for areas and cities different between the LA
(Local Area) and GP (Geographic Profile) series?
8.
What is the difference between job losers and the unemployed?9.
All LAU FAQs »
Important Information on Local Area Unemployment Statistics database series
Other BLS ProgramsGeographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment—subnational demograph
labor force data from the Current Population Survey. This includes data for cens
regions and divisions; the 50 States and the District of Columbia; and 54 large
metropolitan areas, 22 metropolitan divisions, and 41 cities.
Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey—national data on
employment, unemployment, earnings, and other labor market topics by
demographic characteristics.Employment, Hours, and Earnings from the Current Employment Statistics surve(National)—monthly national data by detailed industry on employment, hours, a
earnings of workers on the payrolls of nonfarm establishments.Employment, Hours, and Earnings from the Current Employment Statistics surve(State and Metro Area)—monthly data on employment, hours, and earnings by
industry and geographic area.
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages—comprehensive employment and
wage data by industry and geographic area for workers covered by State
Unemployment Insurance laws.
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS)—monthly data on job openin
hires, and separations that serve as demand-side indicators of labor shortages a
national level.
Occupational Employment Statistics—data on employment and wages for over 8
occupations and for about 400 nonfarm industries for the nation, plus occupatio
data for States and metropolitan areas.
LAU Special Notices
Related Links
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National Longitudinal Surveys—several surveys gathering information at multiple
points in time about the labor market and life experiences of six groups of Amer
men, women, and youth.
Mass Layoff Statistics—reports on mass layoff actions that result in workers bein
separated from their jobs.
Survey of Employer-Provided Training—provides detailed information on training
major industry division and by size of establishment from surveys conducted in
and 1995.
Other Useful LinksInformation about Unemployment Insurance—this Department of Labor site pro
links to local One-Stop services
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Labor Force Data by County, 2010 Annual Averages
State County Unemploy-
LAUS FIPS FIPS Labor ment Rate
Code Code Code County Name/State Abbreviation Year Force Employed Unemployed (%)
CN120430 12 043 Glades County, FL 2010 5,214 4,673 541 10.4
CN120510 12 051 Hendry County, FL 2010 17,592 14,999 2,593 14.7
CN120550 12 055 Highlands County, FL 2010 41,312 36,651 4,661 11.3
PA121600 12 061 Indian River County, FL 2010 62,720 54,197 8,523 13.6
PS120170 12 071 Lee County, FL 2010 279,236 244,009 35,227 12.6
PA120470 12 085 Martin County, FL 2010 63,963 56,581 7,382 11.5
CN120930 12 093 Okeechobee County, FL 2010 18,840 16,497 2,343 12.4
PS120420 12 099 Palm Beach County, FL 2010 616,872 546,349 70,523 11.4
PA121350 12 111 St. Lucie County, FL 2010 125,157 107,716 17,441 13.9
Glades 5 county area
Martin 4 county area
Okeechobee 7 county area
St. Lucie 4 county area
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LATEST NUMBERSThe Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program produces monthly and annual
employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, States,
counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, by place of residence. More »
Announcements:
Smoothed Seasonally Adjusted Metropolitan Area Estimates NEW
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization for States
How can I apply for unemployment insurance?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not administer or oversee unemployment insurance (UI)
programs. You should contact your State workforce agency for information, using the Department
of Labor's Career Onestop Service Locator.
Next Release: September 21, 2012
Regional and State Employment and Unemployment: August 2012 is scheduled to be
issued on Friday, September 21, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
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Regional and State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)
August 31, 2012
Correction: In July, 44 states reported over-the-month unemployment rate increases, 2
states and the District of Columbia had decreases, and 4 states had no change. Nonfarm
payroll employment increased in 30 states and the district and decreased in 20 states. More »
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)
August 29, 2012
Jobless rates were lower in July than a year earlier in 305 of the 372 metropolitan areas,
higher in 52, and unchanged in 15. Nonfarm payroll employment was up in 276
metropolitan areas over the year, down in 93, and unchanged in 3. More »
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UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, SEASONALLY ADJUSTED
Alabama
8.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Alaska
7.7%(p) in Jul 2012
Arizona
8.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Arkansas
7.3%(p) in Jul 2012
California
10.7%(p) in Jul 2012
Colorado
8.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Connecticut
8.5%(p) in Jul 2012
Delaware
6.8%(p) in Jul 2012
D.C.
8.9%(p) in Jul 2012
Florida
8.8%(p) in Jul 2012
Georgia
9.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Hawaii
6.4%(p) in Jul 2012
Idaho
7.5%(p) in Jul 2012
Illinois
8.9%(p) in Jul 2012
Indiana
8.2%(p) in Jul 2012
Iowa
5.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Kansas
6.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Kentucky
8.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Louisiana
7.6%(p) in Jul 2012
Maine
7.6%(p) in Jul 2012
Maryland
7.0%(p) in Jul 2012
Massachusetts
6.1%(p) in Jul 2012
Michigan
9.0%(p) in Jul 2012
Minnesota
5.8%(p) in Jul 2012
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Annual
Regional and State Unemployment
February 29, 2012
Annual average unemployment rates in 2011 declined in 48 states and rose in 2 states
and the District of Columbia. Employment-population ratios decreased in 25 states and
the district, increased in 18 states, and were unchanged in 7 states. More...
(HTML) (PDF)
Archived
Caution: data in many archived news releases have been revised in subsequent releases.
Archived Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Releases (1993-
forward)
Archived Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Releases (1998-
forward)
Archived Regional and State Unemployment (Annual) Releases (1992-forward)
Please note that the "Get Detailed LAUS Statistics" tools for data retrieval will be
unavailable from 10:00 AM to approximately 10:30 AM on the day of a Local Area
Unemployment Statistics release because the LAUS database is updated during that
time. A schedule of upcoming release dates is available at
www.bls.gov/lau/lausched.htm.
Instructions for Extracting Data--Quick, easy instructions on how to extract Local
Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) data.
DatabasesDatabase
NameSpecial Notice
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Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
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Mapping Unemployment Rates (States, Metropolitan Areas, Counties)
Series Report —Already know the series identifier for the statistic you want? Use this
shortcut to retrieve your data.
Mississippi
9.1%(p) in Jul 2012
Missouri
7.2%(p) in Jul 2012
Montana
6.4%(p) in Jul 2012
Nebraska
4.0%(p) in Jul 2012
Nevada
12.0%(p) in Jul 2012
New Hampshire
5.4%(p) in Jul 2012
New Jersey
9.8%(p) in Jul 2012
New Mexico
6.6%(p) in Jul 2012
New York
9.1%(p) in Jul 2012
North Carolina
9.6%(p) in Jul 2012
North Dakota
3.0%(p) in Jul 2012
Ohio
7.2%(p) in Jul 2012
Oklahoma
4.9%(p) in Jul 2012
Oregon
8.7%(p) in Jul 2012
Pennsylvania
7.9%(p) in Jul 2012
Puerto Rico
13.7% in Jul 2012
Rhode Island
10.8%(p) in Jul 2012
South Carolina
9.6%(p) in Jul 2012
South Dakota
4.4%(p) in Jul 2012
Tennessee
8.4%(p) in Jul 2012
Texas
7.2%(p) in Jul 2012
Utah
6.0%(p) in Jul 2012
Vermont
5.0%(p) in Jul 2012
Virginia
5.9%(p) in Jul 2012
Washington
8.5%(p) in Jul 2012
West Virginia
7.4%(p) in Jul 2012
Wisconsin
7.3%(p) in Jul 2012
Wyoming
5.6%(p) in Jul 2012
Historical Data
News Releasep - preliminary
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Monthly
STATEWIDE DATATABLES
Current Unemployment Rates for States and Historical Highs/Lows Unemployment Rates for States Over-the-Month Change in Unemployment Rates for States Over-the-Year Change in Unemployment Rates for States Employment Status of the Civilian Noninstitutional Population by State
MAP
Unemployment rates by state, seasonally adjusted (GIF)Unemployment rates by state, seasonally adjusted (PDF)
METROPOLITAN AREA DATATABLES
Unemployment Rates for Metropolitan Areas Over-the-Year Change in Unemployment Rates for Metropolitan Areas Unemployment Rates for Large Metropolitan Areas Over-the-Year Change in Unemployment Rates for Large Metropolitan Areas
MAP
Unemployment Rates by Metropolitan Area, not seasonally adjusted (GIF) Unemployment Rates by Metropolitan Area, not seasonally adjusted (PDF)
COUNTY DATA
TABLE
Labor force data by county, not seasonally adjusted, latest 14 months (TXT)
(ZIP 1,847KB)
MAP
Unemployment rates by county, latest 12-month averages (GIF) (PDF)
NEW ENGLAND DATA BY MINOR CIVIL DIVISION
MAP
Unemployment rates in New England by Minor Civil Division, latest 12-month
averages (GIF) (PDF)
Annual Average
STATEWIDE DATA
TABLES
Unemployment rates for States: 201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000
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Over-the-year change in unemployment rates for States:2010-20112009-20102008-20092007-20082006-20072005-20062004-20052003-20042002-20032001-20022000-20011999-2000
Employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population by stateGeographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment, Section II: Estimates for States, 2010Employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population in states by sex, race,
Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, and detailed age (preliminary):
2011 Annual Averages (PDF)
Employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population in states by sex, race,
Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, marital status, and detailed age:
2010 Annual Averages (PDF)
2009 Annual Averages (PDF)
2008 Annual Averages (PDF)
2007 Annual Averages (PDF)
2006 Annual Averages (PDF)
2005 Annual Averages (PDF)
2004 Annual Averages (PDF)
2003 Annual Averages (PDF)
Employment status of the civilian noninstitutional population in states by sex,
detailed age, race, and Hispanic origin:
2002 Annual Averages (PDF)
2001 Annual Averages (PDF)
2000 Annual Averages (PDF)
1999 Annual Averages (PDF)
Notes on using data
MAPS
Latest annual average State unemployment rates (GIF) (PDF)
Latest over-the-year change in unemployment rates by State (GIF) (PDF)
Latest employment-population ratios by State (GIF) (PDF)
Historical State unemployment rate maps (ZIP 394K) (PDF 614K)How to View Zip Files
METROPOLITAN AREA DATA
TABLES
Unemployment rates for metropolitan areas:
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Labor Force Data by County, 2010 Annual Averages
State County Unemploy-
LAUS FIPS FIPS Labor ment Rate
Code Code Code ounty Name/State Abbreviati Year Force Employed Unemployed (%)
CN120010 12 001 Alachua County, FL 2010 130,662 120,403 10,259 7.9
CN120030 12 003 Baker County, FL 2010 12,327 11,034 1,293 10.5
PA121150 12 005 Bay County, FL 2010 89,646 80,659 8,987 10.0
CN120070 12 007 Bradford County, FL 2010 12,454 11,306 1,148 9.2
PS120030 12 009 Brevard County, FL 2010 266,892 237,191 29,701 11.1
PS120050 12 011 Broward County, FL 2010 977,632 883,719 93,913 9.6
CN120130 12 013 Calhoun County, FL 2010 5,936 5,387 549 9.2
CN120150 12 015 Charlotte County, FL 2010 70,376 61,968 8,408 11.9
PA121550 12 017 Citrus County, FL 2010 56,806 49,577 7,229 12.7
PA121450 12 019 Clay County, FL 2010 96,159 86,407 9,752 10.1
PA121400 12 021 Collier County, FL 2010 144,627 127,876 16,751 11.6
CN120230 12 023 Columbia County, FL 2010 31,499 28,328 3,171 10.1
CN120270 12 027 DeSoto County, FL 2010 15,195 13,573 1,622 10.7
CN120290 12 029 Dixie County, FL 2010 5,736 4,992 744 13.0
PA120600 12 031 Duval County, FL 2010 442,507 391,817 50,690 11.5
PS120100 12 033 Escambia County, FL 2010 138,714 124,411 14,303 10.3
CN120350 12 035 Flagler County, FL 2010 33,637 28,558 5,079 15.1
CN120370 12 037 Franklin County, FL 2010 5,230 4,802 428 8.2
CN120390 12 039 Gadsden County, FL 2010 20,276 18,110 2,166 10.7
CN120410 12 041 Gilchrist County, FL 2010 7,557 6,806 751 9.9
CN120430 12 043 Glades County, FL 2010 5,194 4,656 538 10.4
CN120450 12 045 Gulf County, FL 2010 6,319 5,668 651 10.3
CN120470 12 047 Hamilton County, FL 2010 4,819 4,249 570 11.8
CN120490 12 049 Hardee County, FL 2010 12,324 10,954 1,370 11.1
CN120510 12 051 Hendry County, FL 2010 17,522 14,944 2,578 14.7
CN120530 12 053 Hernando County, FL 2010 61,814 53,036 8,778 14.2
CN120550 12 055 Highlands County, FL 2010 41,151 36,516 4,635 11.3
CN120570 12 057 Hillsborough County, FL 2010 602,552 533,657 68,895 11.4
CN120590 12 059 Holmes County, FL 2010 8,877 8,122 755 8.5
PA121600 12 061 Indian River County, FL 2010 62,474 53,998 8,476 13.6
CN120630 12 063 Jackson County, FL 2010 22,312 20,563 1,749 7.8
CN120650 12 065 Jefferson County, FL 2010 6,801 6,197 604 8.9
CN120670 12 067 Lafayette County, FL 2010 3,109 2,843 266 8.6
PS120640 12 069 Lake County, FL 2010 127,182 111,599 15,583 12.3
PS120170 12 071 Lee County, FL 2010 278,148 243,114 35,034 12.6
CN120730 12 073 Leon County, FL 2010 149,469 137,612 11,857 7.9
CN120750 12 075 Levy County, FL 2010 17,166 15,109 2,057 12.0
CN120770 12 077 Liberty County, FL 2010 3,365 3,095 270 8.0
CN120790 12 079 Madison County, FL 2010 7,152 6,340 812 11.4
CN120810 12 081 Manatee County, FL 2010 139,704 122,851 16,853 12.1
PS120570 12 083 Marion County, FL 2010 134,320 116,272 18,048 13.4
PA120470 12 085 Martin County, FL 2010 63,714 56,373 7,341 11.5
CN120860 12 086 Miami-Dade County, FL 2010 1,231,368 1,077,442 153,926 12.5
PA120550 12 087 Monroe County, FL 2010 46,128 42,868 3,260 7.1
CN120890 12 089 Nassau County, FL 2010 37,016 33,161 3,855 10.4
PS120370 12 091 Okaloosa County, FL 2010 96,038 88,475 7,563 7.9
CN120930 12 093 Okeechobee County, FL 2010 18,766 16,436 2,330 12.4
PS120400 12 095 Orange County, FL 2010 614,953 546,821 68,132 11.1
CN120970 12 097 Osceola County, FL 2010 135,544 118,797 16,747 12.4
PS120420 12 099 Palm Beach County, FL 2010 614,480 544,345 70,135 11.4
PS120450 12 101 Pasco County, FL 2010 189,326 164,775 24,551 13.0
PS120550 12 103 Pinellas County, FL 2010 435,403 385,440 49,963 11.5
CN121050 12 105 Polk County, FL 2010 276,088 242,458 33,630 12.2
CN121070 12 107 Putnam County, FL 2010 32,818 28,753 4,065 12.4
CN121090 12 109 St. Johns County, FL 2010 97,110 88,180 8,930 9.2
PA121350 12 111 St. Lucie County, FL 2010 124,666 107,321 17,345 13.9
PA121370 12 113 Santa Rosa County, FL 2010 72,082 65,395 6,687 9.3
CN121150 12 115 Sarasota County, FL 2010 160,768 141,667 19,101 11.9
PS120500 12 117 Seminole County, FL 2010 235,848 211,108 24,740 10.5
CN121190 12 119 Sumter County, FL 2010 34,070 30,743 3,327 9.8
CN121210 12 121 Suwannee County, FL 2010 18,637 16,770 1,867 10.0
CN121230 12 123 Taylor County, FL 2010 9,238 8,206 1,032 11.2
CN121250 12 125 Union County, FL 2010 5,411 4,941 470 8.7
CN121270 12 127 Volusia County, FL 2010 251,228 222,217 29,011 11.5
CN121290 12 129 Wakulla County, FL 2010 15,390 14,112 1,278 8.3
CN121310 12 131 Walton County, FL 2010 30,774 28,343 2,431 7.9
CN121330 12 133 Washington County, FL 2010 9,972 8,861 1,111 11.1
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