The Recession of 2007–2009: BLS Spotlight on Statistics

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Spotlight on Statistics

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Unemployment by State

Unemployment rates vary from one place to another. In the months after the end of the recent recession, North Dakota, Nebraska, and South Dakota had the lowest monthly unemployment rates (5.2 percent or lower) among the 50 states. Nevada, California, and Michigan had some of the highest jobless rates (above 10.0 percent).

Northeast | South | West | Midwest

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Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics | Chart Data

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