Texas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Texas rose 0.1 percentage points in February 2021 to 6.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Texas peaked in April 2020 at 12.9% and is now 6.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.8% in January 2021, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Texas unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 6.2% | -0.1 | +2.7 |
Texas | 6.9% | +0.1 | +3.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with February data as March state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Texas, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Texas Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Texas peaked in April 2020 at 1,727,869. There are now 757,395 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 958,561 in January 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 11,913. Texas job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Texas | 970,474 | +11,913 | +451,099 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Texas Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Texas Unemployment Rate |
Texas Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
March 2021 | 6.0% | — | — |
February 2021 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 970,474 |
January 2021 | 6.3% | 6.8% | 958,561 |
December 2020 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 971,008 |
November 2020 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 1,002,266 |
October 2020 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 1,043,490 |
September 2020 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 1,105,923 |
August 2020 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 977,406 |
July 2020 | 10.2% | 9.3% | 1,301,082 |
June 2020 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 1,429,829 |
May 2020 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 1,575,199 |
April 2020 | 14.8% | 12.9% | 1,727,869 |