Unemployment rate for Black/African American workers — often higher than the overall rate.
| Date | Value | Period | Net Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 7.2% | M01 | -0.3 | -4.00 % |
| Dec 2025 | 7.5% | M12 | -0.7 | -8.50 % |
| Nov 2025 | 8.2% | M11 | — | — |
| Sep 2025 | 7.6% | M09 | 0.0 | 0.00 % |
| Aug 2025 | 7.6% | M08 | 0.4 | 5.60 % |
| Jul 2025 | 7.2% | M07 | 0.3 | 4.30 % |
| Jun 2025 | 6.9% | M06 | 0.8 | 13.10 % |
| May 2025 | 6.1% | M05 | -0.3 | -4.70 % |
| Apr 2025 | 6.4% | M04 | 0.2 | 3.20 % |
| Mar 2025 | 6.2% | M03 | 0.2 | 3.30 % |
| Feb 2025 | 6.0% | M02 | -0.2 | -3.20 % |
| Jan 2025 | 6.2% | M01 | 0.1 | 1.60 % |
| Dec 2024 | 6.1% | M12 | -0.2 | -3.20 % |
| Nov 2024 | 6.3% | M11 | 0.6 | 10.50 % |
| Oct 2024 | 5.7% | M10 | 0.0 | 0.00 % |
| Sep 2024 | 5.7% | M09 | -0.4 | -6.60 % |
| Aug 2024 | 6.1% | M08 | -0.1 | -1.60 % |
| Jul 2024 | 6.2% | M07 | -0.1 | -1.60 % |
| Jun 2024 | 6.3% | M06 | 0.1 | 1.60 % |
| May 2024 | 6.2% | M05 | 0.6 | 10.70 % |
| Apr 2024 | 5.6% | M04 | -0.9 | -13.80 % |
| Mar 2024 | 6.5% | M03 | 0.8 | 14.00 % |
| Feb 2024 | 5.7% | M02 | 0.4 | 7.50 % |
| Jan 2024 | 5.3% | M01 | 0.1 | 1.90 % |