A more comprehensive look at unemployment rates: Unemployment rates for select workers by race/ethnicity and gender, Average of same 3 months prior year, July 2026, August 2026, and September 2026
| characteristic | Average of same 3 months prior year | July 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White men | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| White women | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Black men | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Black women | 6.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Latinx men | 4.6% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Latinx women | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
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