US Unemployment Rate By State
in April, 2012
Updated on January 26, 2025.
According to data from the US BLS, the unemployment rate of the US was 8.2% (sa) in April, 2012. Among all US states and DC, these 3 were among those with high unemployment rates: Nevada (12%), California (10.9%), and Rhode Island (10.5%).
On the hand, the following three states were among those with low unemployment rates: North Dakota (2.9%), Nebraska (3.9%), and South Dakota (4.1%).
The chart and table below shows the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for each state.
Related Topics: US BLS Topic List.
Data Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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US Unemployment Rate By State
in April, 2012
<= 2%
2.1 - 4.0
4.1 - 6%
6 - 8%
Over 8%
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US Unemployment Rate By State
in April, 2012
State | Unemployment Rate (%) |
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Nevada | 12 |
California | 10.9 |
Rhode Island | 10.5 |
New Jersey | 9.5 |
North Carolina | 9.5 |
South Carolina | 9.4 |
Georgia | 9.3 |
District of Columbia | 9.2 |
Michigan | 9.1 |
Illinois | 9 |
Florida | 8.9 |
Mississippi | 8.9 |
Oregon | 8.9 |
New York | 8.8 |
Arizona | 8.5 |
Alabama | 8.4 |
Connecticut | 8.4 |
Colorado | 8.3 |
Indiana | 8.2 |
Kentucky | 8.2 |
Tennessee | 8 |
Washington | 7.9 |
Idaho | 7.6 |
Pennsylvania | 7.6 |
Ohio | 7.5 |
United States | 8.2 |
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