Unemployment - Unemployed Population (age 25 To 64) By Educational Attainment (2005–2024)

Definition

Percent of individuals by highest level of education completed who are unemployed (not working but in the labor force).

Data Source

(2005-2013) U.S Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, 3-year estimates (B23006)

(2014 - current) U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, 1-year estimate (B23006)

Notes

(2005 - 2013) The six smallest counties are not included in the ACS – Cameron, Forest, Fulton, Montour, Potter, and Sullivan.  Data used for those counties are small area (PUMA) figures.

(2014 - current) Single year estimates should not be compared to prior 3-year estimates. The 27 smallest counties are not included in the ACS - Bedford, Bradford, Cameron, Clarion, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Perry, Pike, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Wayne and Wyoming.  Data used for those counties are small area (PUMA) figures.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau did not release 2020 1-year estimates.

Unemployment estimates may vary from the official labor force data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics because of differences in survey design and data collection.

Last Updated

2025-09