Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina Unemployment
The BLS reported that the unemployment rate for Raleigh rose 0.1 percentage points in June 2010 to 8.4%. For the same month, the metro unemployment rate was 1.6 percentage points lower than the North Carolina rate. The unemployment rate in Raleigh 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 |
| Raleigh | 8.4% | +0.1 | -0.9 |
Unemployment Rate: Raleigh, North Carolina, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray.
Raleigh, North Carolina Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Raleigh peaked in February 2010 at 53,351. There are now 6,330 fewer people unemployed in the metropolitan area. From a recent trough of 46,647 in May 2010, the number of unemployed has now grown by 374. Raleigh employment and jobs data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 47,021 | +374 | -4,493 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Raleigh, North Carolina Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployment Rate |
Raleigh Unemployment Rate |
Raleigh Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
June 2010 |
9.5% | 10.0% | 8.4% | 47,021 |
|
May 2010 |
9.7% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 46,647 |
|
April 2010 |
9.9% | 10.8% | 8.4% | 46,932 |
|
March 2010 |
9.7% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 49,987 |
|
February 2010 |
9.7% | 11.2% | 9.6% | 53,351 |
|
January 2010 |
9.7% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 52,843 |
|
December 2009 |
10.0% | 10.9% | 9.0% | 48,853 |
|
November 2009 |
10.0% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 48,642 |
|
October 2009 |
10.1% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 48,504 |
|
September 2009 |
9.8% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 48,393 |
|
August 2009 |
9.7% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 50,099 |
|
July 2009 |
9.4% | 11.0% | 9.3% | 52,454 |
|
June 2009 |
9.5% | 11.0% | 9.3% | 51,514 |