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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for North Carolina by County
Workforce: Unemployed
Ages 16+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

North Carolina

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 253,256.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 20 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,759,317.
Rank within US : N/A

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 438 of 3143

Currituck County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 448.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 544 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 492.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 544 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 544 of 3143

Chatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,129.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 602 of 3143

Hyde County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 50.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 602 of 3143

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,872.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Buncombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,770.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 882 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,614.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Orange County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,738.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Transylvania County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 535.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,590.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1027 of 3143

Johnston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,560.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1152 of 3143

Person County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 764.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1152 of 3143

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,302.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1219 of 3143

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,237.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1219 of 3143

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 167.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1291 of 3143

Stanly County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1291 of 3143

Catawba County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,370.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 184.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Durham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7,545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 27,284.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,352.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Wake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 26,495.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Bladen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 503.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1433 of 3143

Carteret County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1433 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 394.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1433 of 3143

Granville County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,244.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1487 of 3143

Iredell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,400.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1487 of 3143

Cabarrus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,521.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1561 of 3143

Craven County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,915.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1561 of 3143

Davie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 954.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1561 of 3143

Pamlico County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1561 of 3143

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,023.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1626 of 3143

Stokes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 959.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1626 of 3143

Columbus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 965.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1695 of 3143

Duplin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,086.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1695 of 3143

Guilford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 13,221.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1695 of 3143

McDowell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 914.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1695 of 3143

New Hanover County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,904.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1695 of 3143

Avery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 343.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Burke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,024.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Caldwell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,844.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Gaston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,552.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Alamance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,305.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1839 of 3143

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 259.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1839 of 3143

Wilkes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,484.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1839 of 3143

Harnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,907.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1898 of 3143

Perquimans County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 269.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1898 of 3143

Surry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,666.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1898 of 3143

Tyrrell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 63.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1957 of 3143

Alexander County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 877.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2015 of 3143

Brunswick County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,206.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2015 of 3143

Hertford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 461.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2015 of 3143

Sampson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,375.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2015 of 3143

Forsyth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 10,179.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2079 of 3143

Alleghany County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 242.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2132 of 3143

Ashe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 642.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2132 of 3143

Beaufort County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,112.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2132 of 3143

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 670.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2132 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,856.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2132 of 3143

Yadkin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 969.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2132 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,991.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2198 of 3143

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,575.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2198 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 478.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2254 of 3143

Caswell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 562.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2295 of 3143

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,692.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2295 of 3143

Onslow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,258.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2339 of 3143

Chowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 385.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Dare County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,185.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Rowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,221.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Pender County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,838.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2428 of 3143

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,138.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2428 of 3143

Yancey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 488.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2428 of 3143

Nash County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,826.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2506 of 3143

Robeson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,861.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2542 of 3143

Rockingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,723.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2542 of 3143

Graham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 232.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,331.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 464.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2613 of 3143

Northampton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 474.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2613 of 3143

Pasquotank County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,239.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2640 of 3143

Vance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,338.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2695 of 3143

Anson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 630.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Martin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 699.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2746 of 3143

Lenoir County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,768.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2783 of 3143

Hoke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,528.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2824 of 3143

Pitt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 6,614.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2858 of 3143

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 10,457.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2872 of 3143

Edgecombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,783.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2909 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 636.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2909 of 3143

Swain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 524.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2928 of 3143

Bertie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 543.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2937 of 3143

Halifax County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,719.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2973 of 3143

Gates County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 432.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2992 of 3143

Watauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,621.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2992 of 3143

Richmond County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,863.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3025 of 3143

Scotland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,476.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3050 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 498.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3087 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/12/2025 7:18 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
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Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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