South Carolina Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for South Carolina rose 0.1 percentage points in July 2010 to 10.8%. The state unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in South Carolina peaked in January 2010 at 12.5% and is now 1.7 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 10.7% in June 2010, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points.
| Unemployment Rate | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | 0.0 | +0.1 |
| South Carolina | 10.8% | +0.1 | -1.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with July data as August state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: South Carolina, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
South Carolina Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in South Carolina peaked in January 2010 at 272,175. There are now 41,334 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 230,785 in June 2010, the number of unemployed has now grown by 56. South Carolina employment and jobs data (including jobs lost/gained in South Carolina) is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 230,841 | +56 | -30,803 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
South Carolina Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
South Carolina Unemployment Rate |
South Carolina Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2010 | 9.6% | — | — |
| July 2010 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 230,841 |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 230,785 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 238,810 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 249,312 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 12.2% | 265,026 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 270,139 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 12.5% | 272,175 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 12.4% | 268,850 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 267,582 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 266,178 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 12.2% | 264,726 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 263,290 |