Kentucky Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kentucky fell 1.7 percentage points in November 2020 to 5.6%. The state unemployment rate was 1.1 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kentucky peaked in April 2020 at 16.6% and is now 11.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.4% in June 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 1.2 percentage points. You can also see Kentucky unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
Kentucky | 5.6% | -1.7 | +1.3 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Kentucky, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Kentucky Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Kentucky peaked in April 2020 at 339,737. There are now 227,639 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 82,136 in July 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 29,962. Kentucky job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Kentucky | 112,098 | -30,462 | +21,798 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Kentucky Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Kentucky Unemployment Rate |
Kentucky Unemployed |
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December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
November 2020 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 112,098 |
October 2020 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 142,560 |
September 2020 | 7.8% | 5.6% | 106,340 |
August 2020 | 8.4% | 7.5% | 149,990 |
July 2020 | 10.2% | 4.5% | 82,136 |
June 2020 | 11.1% | 4.4% | 84,561 |
May 2020 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 220,314 |
April 2020 | 14.8% | 16.6% | 339,737 |
March 2020 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 107,953 |
February 2020 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 88,138 |
January 2020 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 90,232 |