Unemployment rate, North Carolina compared with U.S., by race and ethnicity, 4th quarter 2012
| North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| All | 9.2% | 7.8% |
| White | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Black | 17.3% | 14.0% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 9.8% |
Note: Races and ethnicities are presented in mutually exclusive categories, i.e., white refers to non-Hispanic whites, black refers to non-Hispanic blacks, and Hispanic refers to Hispanics of any race.
Source: Authors' analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics and basic monthly Current Population Survey microdata