STATE DATA
North Carolina Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for North Carolina — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
3.6%
Statewide rate
100
Counties with data
3.7%
County average
2.6 pts
Disparity (max - min)
North Carolina — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2026
3.8%
Final
Feb 2026
3.8%
Final
Feb 2026
3.8%
Final
Mar 2026
3.7%
Final
Mar 2026
3.7%
Final
Apr 2026
3.7%
Final
Apr 2026
3.7%
Final
May 2026
3.7%
Final
May 2026
3.7%
Final
Jun 2026
3.6%
Preliminary
Jun 2026
3.6%
Final
Jul 2026
3.6%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — North Carolina
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Edgecombe County, NC | 5.3% |
| Halifax County, NC | 5.1% |
| Bladen County, NC | 4.8% |
| Robeson County, NC | 4.8% |
| Wilson County, NC | 4.7% |
| Warren County, NC | 4.7% |
| Scotland County, NC | 4.6% |
| Bertie County, NC | 4.6% |
| Hyde County, NC | 4.5% |
| Nash County, NC | 4.5% |
Lowest Unemployment — North Carolina
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Currituck County, NC | 2.7% |
| Camden County, NC | 2.8% |
| Swain County, NC | 2.9% |
| Henderson County, NC | 3.0% |
| Dare County, NC | 3.0% |
| Avery County, NC | 3.0% |
| Ashe County, NC | 3.0% |
| Johnston County, NC | 3.0% |
| Wake County, NC | 3.1% |
| Polk County, NC | 3.1% |
Drill Into North Carolina by Industry
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