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Unemployment (Total): Percent of Population in NC Aged 16 and Older Who are Unemployed but Seeking Work
Current Value
4.8%
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. (5-year rolling estimate)
The disparity ratio between White and Black percent unemployed populations has not changed.
*Gender data are measured for ages 20 and older.
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 HNC 2030.
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 & 5-year rolling estimate
- County level data - available as 5-year rolling estimate (some larger jurisdictions may have annual data)
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3. Understanding and Using ACS Single-Year and Multiyear Estimates
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