BLS Open Data · April 2026
North Carolina Unemployment Rate by County
Statewide rate: 3.7% (April 2026)
Unemployment Rate in North Carolina and Neighbouring States
Unemployment Rate by County
How North Carolina Compares to Other States
Average county unemployment rate ranked against all states with BLS data.
Lower unemployment than 67% of states · 18th of 52
Lowest: North Dakota(2.4%)
Highest: Alaska(7.1%)
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 1.9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 2.4% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 2.4% |
| … 14 more … | ||
| 18 | North Carolina(you are here) | 3.6% |
| … 31 more … | ||
| 50 | California | 6.0% |
| 51 | Puerto Rico | 6.5% |
| 52 | Alaska | 7.1% |
Highest & Lowest Unemployment Rate by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyde County | 5.7% |
| 2 | Edgecombe County | 5.2% |
| 3 | Halifax County | 4.9% |
| 98 | Camden County | 2.8% |
| 99 | Stanly County | 2.8% |
| 100 | Currituck County | 2.7% |
Counties in North Carolina (100)
More data for North Carolina
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Get started freeData from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.