Unemployment rate, Michigan compared with U.S., by race, 4th quarter 2012
| Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| All | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| White | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Black | 18.7% | 14.0% |
Note: Races and ethnicities are presented in mutually exclusive categories, i.e., white refers to non-Hispanic whites and black refers to non-Hispanic blacks.
Source: Authors' analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics and basic monthly Current Population Survey microdata