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BLS Open Data · April 2026 (preliminary)

Unemployment Rate in Prince George's County, Maryland

4.9%
unemployment rate · April 2026 (preliminary)

The unemployment rate in Prince George's County, Maryland was 4.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

Unemployment Rate in Prince George's County, Maryland and Neighbouring Counties

Montgomery: 4.1%Howard: 3.9%Calvert: 3.8%Charles: 4.7%District of ColumbiaAlexandriaAnne Arundel: 3.8%FairfaxPrince George's County: 4.9%4.1%3.9%3.8%4.7%3.8%4.9%

How does Prince George's County, Maryland compare?

Unemployment rate ranked against all counties in Maryland.

Lower unemployment than 29% of counties in Maryland · 18th of 24

Lowest: Carroll County(3.4%)
Highest: Worcester County(5.5%)
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1Carroll County3.4%
2Queen Anne's County3.5%
3Anne Arundel County3.8%
… 14 more …
18Prince George's County(you are here)4.9%
… 3 more …
22Baltimore city5.5%
22Worcester County5.5%
24Allegany County5.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the unemployment rate in Prince George's County, Maryland?

The unemployment rate in Prince George's County, Maryland was 4.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program.

Why does the local unemployment rate matter for renters and landlords?

Jobs pay the rent, so the local unemployment rate is a quick read on how a rental market is doing. When it stays low, tenants tend to pay on time and renew. When it climbs, demand can soften and more units turn over. Property managers usually look at it next to rent and income figures when they price units and screen applicants.

How often is the unemployment rate updated?

BLS publishes new county and state unemployment estimates monthly, roughly three weeks after the reference month. This page shows the latest available month (April 2026). Recent months are often marked preliminary and revised the following release.

Where does this unemployment data come from?

The figures come from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, the official source for sub-state unemployment rates. The data is public domain.

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Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.