North Carolina Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Carolina rose 0.8 percentage points in September 2020 to 7.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in North Carolina peaked in April 2020 at 12.9% and is now 5.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.5% in August 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.8 percentage points. You can also see North Carolina unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | September 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.9% | -0.5 | +4.4 |
| North Carolina | 7.3% | +0.8 | +3.6 |
Unemployment Rate: North Carolina, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
North Carolina Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in North Carolina peaked in May 2020 at 615,512. There are now 258,560 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 312,674 in August 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 44,278. North Carolina job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | September 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 356,952 | +44,278 | +166,666 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
North Carolina Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 356,952 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 6.5% | 312,674 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 8.5% | 415,452 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 7.5% | 357,100 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 12.8% | 615,512 |
| April 2020 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 605,692 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 215,700 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 182,606 |
| January 2020 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 184,891 |
| December 2019 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 186,123 |
| November 2019 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 185,638 |
| October 2019 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 186,472 |
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