North Carolina Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Carolina fell 0.4 percentage points in June 2010 to 10.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in North Carolina peaked in February 2010 at 11.2% and is now 1.2 percentage points lower.
| Unemployment Rate | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | -0.2 | 0.0 |
| North Carolina | 10.0% | -0.4 | -1.0 |
Unemployment Rate: North Carolina, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
North Carolina Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in North Carolina peaked in February 2010 at 510,480. There are now 56,325 fewer people unemployed in the state. North Carolina employment and jobs data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 454,155 | -20,468 | -43,803 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
North Carolina Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 454,155 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 474,623 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 10.8% | 493,363 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 507,983 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 510,480 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 502,178 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 494,208 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 491,799 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 492,940 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 492,817 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 10.9% | 494,162 |
| July 2009 | 9.4% | 11.0% | 496,653 |
| June 2009 | 9.5% | 11.0% | 497,958 |