Definition

Number and average annual percent of the civilian labor force that does not have a job, has actively looked for work in the prior four weeks, and is currently available for work. Not seasonally adjusted.

This is also referred to the U-3 Unemployment Rate.

Data Source

U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

Notes

The U-3 unemployment rate does not capture individuals working part-time for economic reasons or those who have temporarily ceased job searching in the past four weeks due to discouragement or other personal factors.

Data accessed May 2025.

Last Updated

2025-10