UNEMPLOYMENT All people of working age in North Carolina have equitable pathways to fulfilling employment throughout life.
Unemployment NC Total
Current Value
6.4%
Definition
- The percent of population in North Carolina aged 16+ unemployed but seeking work, not seasonally adjusted, One Year average.
- Civilian workforce (does not include military workforce)
- Use caution in interpreting data from 2020 (not final from US Census)
- Note: HNC 2030 used five-year average as baseline (2014-2018).
- The one year estimates provided in this graph were calculated by Robert Lee, State Center for Health Statistics. Robert.Lee@dhhs.nc.gov
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Why Is This Important?
Employment opportunities are vital to providing income and, for many, health insurance. While the state’s unemployment rate is at an all-time low overall, communities and populations still face challenges finding employment opportunities. HNC2030 pg. 38
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