Share of children with at least one unemployed or long-term unemployed parent, 2000–2013
| Share of children with at least one unemployed parent | Share of children with at least one long-term unemployed parent | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| 2001 | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| 2002 | 6.6% | 1.2% |
| 2003 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| 2004 | 6.0% | 1.3% |
| 2005 | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| 2006 | 5.1% | 0.9% |
| 2007 | 5.0% | 0.9% |
| 2008 | 6.2% | 1.3% |
| 2009 | 10.3% | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 2012 | 8.8% | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 7.8% | 2.9% |
Note: The long-term unemployed are those who have been jobless for at least six months. Shaded areas denote recessions.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata