All people of working age in North Carolina have equitable pathways to fulfilling employment throughout life.
Unemployment (Race/Ethnicity): Percent of Unemployed Population (aged 16+) in NC
Current Value
3.9%
Definition
Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
The percent of North Carolina's population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work has steadily decreased from 10.5% in 2014 to 4.8% in 2023.
NC (American Indian/Alaskan Native) percent of population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work decreased from 13.6% in 2014 to 6.1% in 2023.
NC (Asian) percent of population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work decreased overall from 7.0% in 2014 to 4.0% in 2023. However, the percentage has fluctuated between 3.9% and 4.0% since 2019.
NC (Hispanic) percent of population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work decreased from 10.6% in 2014 to 5.0% in 2023.
NC (Black) percent of population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work decreased from 16.8% in 2014 to 7.6% in 2023.
NC (Native Hawaiian/PI) percent of population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work decreased overall from 12.5% in 2014 to 7.3% in 2023. However, the percentage has fluctuated between 7.1 % and 8.8 % since 2018.
NC (White) percent of population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work decreased from 8.7% in 2014 to 3.9% in 2023.
Indicator Notes
Definition:
The percentage of the population aged 16 years and older who are unemployed but seeking work.
Why is this Important?
Employment provides an important path toward economic security and societal engagement.
"Employment opportunities are vital to providing income and, for many, health insurance." (HNC2030)
Additional Information:
This indicator (Unemployment (Total): Percent of Population in NC Aged 16 and Older Who Are Unemployed But Seeking Work) is aligned with HNC2030.
Two primary sources of unemployment data are:
- The ACS (Table #S2301)*
- The US Labor Department (https://www.bls.gov/data/)
*HNC2030 uses the ACS
State and County Level Data:
- State level data - available as annual data
- County level data - available as five-year rolling estimate (some larger jurisdictions may have annual data)
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