Figure B
The Black unemployment rate increased sharply after May 2025: Black unemployment rate
| Month | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| February | 5.8% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| March | 5.0% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| April | 4.8% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| May | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| June | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| July | 5.7% | 6.3% | 7.2% |
| August | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| September | 5.7% | 5.7% | |
| October | 5.9% | 5.7% | |
| November | 5.8% | 6.4% | |
| December | 5.2% | 6.1% | |
Source: Current Population Survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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