U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Department of Labor Logo United States Department of Labor
Dot gov

The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Local Area Unemployment Statistics
PRINT:Print
LAU LAU Program Links

The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program produces monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, States, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, by place of residence. More »

Announcements
  • For important information on revisions to data for model-based areas in 2022 Read More »
  • For information on implementation plans of the federal-state cooperative programs for new metropolitan and micropolitan area delineations Read More »
For Your Information
How can I apply for unemployment insurance?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not administer or oversee unemployment insurance (UI) programs. You should contact your State workforce agency for information, using the Department of Labor's Career Onestop Service Locator.

Next Releases:
  • The State Employment and Unemployment data for September 2022 are scheduled to be released on October 21, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
  • The Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment data for August 2022 are scheduled to be released on September 28, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
On This Page

LAU Economic News Releases

August jobless rates up in 16 states; payroll jobs up in 10 states, down in 1

09/16/2022

In August, unemployment rates were higher in 16 states and stable in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 10 states, decreased in 1 state, and was essentially unchanged in 39 states and the District.
HTML | PDF | RSS | Charts

July jobless rates down over the year in 383 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 99

08/31/2022

Jobless rates were lower in July than a year earlier in 383 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 5, and unchanged in 1. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 99 metropolitan areas and was essentially unchanged in 290.
HTML | PDF | RSS | Charts

Current

Annual

Jobless rates down in 49 states in 2021; employment-population ratios up in 38 states

03/02/2022

Annual average unemployment rates decreased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in 2021, while the rate was little changed in 1 state. Employment-population ratios increased in 38 states and the District, decreased in 1 state, and were little changed in 11 states.
HTML | PDF | RSS

Archived

Caution: data in many archived news releases have been revised in subsequent releases.

 

Featured LAU Searchable Databases

Databases

Database Name Special
Notice		 Top
Picks		 Data
Finder		 One
Screen		 Multi-
Screen		 Tables Text Files
Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
 Special Notice for LAUS Top Picks for LAUS Data Finder for LAUS One Screen Data Search for LAUS Multi Screen Data Search for LAUS Tables for LAUS Text Files for LAUS

 

Create Customized Maps

Create Customized Maps Maps
Mapping Unemployment Rates (States and Counties)
Mapping Unemployment Rates (States and Counties)
  • Series Report —Already know the series identifier for the statistic you want? Use this shortcut to retrieve your data.

 

Tables and Maps Created by BLS

Monthly

STATEWIDE DATA

METROPOLITAN AREA DATA


COUNTY DATA

    Table
    • Labor force data by county, not seasonally adjusted, latest 14 months (TXT) (ZIP 1,847KB)
    Map
    • Unemployment rates by county, latest 12-month averages (GIF) (PDF)

Annual Average

STATEWIDE DATA

Tables
Maps
  • Latest annual average State unemployment rates (GIF) (PDF)
  • Latest over-the-year change in unemployment rates by State (GIF) (PDF)
  • Latest employment-population ratios by State (GIF) (PDF)
  • Historical State unemployment rate maps (ZIP) (PDF)

    • How to View Zip Files

METROPOLITAN AREA DATA

Tables
Maps
  • Latest annual average metropolitan area unemployment rates (GIF) (PDF)
  • Historical metropolitan area unemployment rates (ZIP 4.0M) (PDF 2.2M)

How to View Zip Files


COUNTY DATA

Tables
  • Labor force data by county, 2021 annual averages (TXT, XLS) NEW
  • Labor force data by county, 2020 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2019 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2018 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2017 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2016 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2015 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2014 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2013 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2012 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2011 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2010 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2009 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2008 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2007 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2006 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2005 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2004 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2003 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2002 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2001 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 2000 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1999 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1998 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1997 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1996 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1995 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1994 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1993 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1992 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1991 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
  • Labor force data by county, 1990 annual averages (TXT, XLS)
Maps

CITY DATA

Tables

 

Featured LAU Documentation

LAU Frequently Asked Questions

People Are Asking...

  1. Does LAUS have information on labor force participation rates and employment-population ratios?
  2. What changes were made to State and local area labor force estimates?
  3. Where can I find information on metropolitan areas, including recent changes?
  4. What areas have the highest or lowest unemployment rates?
  5. How can I apply for unemployment insurance?
  6. Where can I find out if my unemployment insurance benefits will be extended?

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What kind of information does the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program provide?
  2. For what time periods are data available?
  3. How are the labor force components (i.e., civilian labor force, employed, unemployed, and unemployment rate) defined?
  4. What is the American Community Survey (ACS), and what is the relationship between the LAUS and ACS labor force estimates?
  5. What are metropolitan areas and micropolitan areas?
  6. What are labor market areas (LMAs)?
  7. What is the publication schedule for LAUS program news releases?
  8. Why aren't data for all areas (the nation, states, and substate areas) available at the same time?
  9. Why are labor force estimates for subnational areas different between the LAUS program and the Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment (GP)?

All LAU FAQs »

 

LAU Special Notices

 

Related Links

Other BLS Programs

Other Useful Links

 

Contact LAU

Contact

E-mail: Contact LAUS
Telephone number: (202) 691-6392

Cooperating State Agencies Contact List

 

Latest Numbers

RSS

Unemployment Rates, seasonally adjustedNews Release

Alabama
2.6%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Alaska
4.6%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Arizona
3.5%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Arkansas
3.4%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

California
4.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Colorado
3.4%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Connecticut
4.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Delaware
4.5%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

D.C.
5.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Florida
2.7%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Georgia
2.8%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Hawaii
4.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Idaho
2.7%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Illinois
4.5%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Indiana
2.8%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Iowa
2.6%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Kansas
2.5%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Kentucky
3.8%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Louisiana
3.5%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Maine
3.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Maryland
4.3%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Massachusetts
3.6%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Michigan
4.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Minnesota
1.9%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Mississippi
3.6%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Missouri
2.5%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Montana
2.8%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Nebraska
2.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Nevada
4.4%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

New Hampshire
2.0%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

New Jersey
4.0%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

New Mexico
4.4%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

New York
4.7%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

North Carolina
3.5%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

North Dakota
2.3%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Ohio
4.0%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Oklahoma
3.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Oregon
3.7%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Pennsylvania
4.2%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Puerto Rico
5.8% in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Rhode Island
2.8%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

South Carolina
3.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

South Dakota
2.3%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Tennessee
3.4%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Texas
4.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Utah
2.0%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Vermont
2.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Virginia
2.6%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Washington
3.7%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

West Virginia
3.9%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Wisconsin
3.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Wyoming
3.1%(p) in Aug 2022 Historical Data

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive free BLS Economic News Release e-mail.

Subscribe to the BLS News Service e-mail

Regional Resources

US Map