Hispanic unemployment rate in New Mexico compared with 22 other states and U.S., 4th quarter 2012
| State | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 18.2% |
| Connecticut | 16.1% |
| Pennsylvania | 13.3% |
| Nevada | 13.1% |
| Colorado | 12.5% |
| California | 11.9% |
| Georgia | 11.3% |
| Washington | 11.0% |
| New York | 10.6% |
| Arizona | 10.5% |
| New Jersey | 10.5% |
| United States | 9.8% |
| Illinois | 9.7% |
| Florida | 9.2% |
| Massachusetts | 9.0% |
| New Mexico | 8.2% |
| Idaho | 8.1% |
| District of Columbia | 7.5% |
| Utah | 7.4% |
| North Carolina | 7.4% |
| Texas | 7.0% |
| Nebraska | 6.7% |
| Maryland | 5.2% |
| Virginia | 3.8% |
Note: Hispanic refers to Hispanics of any race. This figure includes the 23 states (a total which includes the District of Columbia) with Hispanic populations large enough to measure the unemployment rate with Current Population Survey microdata.
Source: Author's analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics and basic monthly Current Population Survey microdata