Unemployment Rate Trends
Line chart showing unemployment rates over time with demographic breakdowns
About this visualization
This visualization tracks unemployment rates in the United States from 2010 to 2023, with breakdowns by demographic factors including age, gender, education level, and ethnicity. It provides insights into how economic conditions affect different population segments.
Source
Data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last updated on March 20, 2023.
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About this Visualization
This visualization tracks unemployment rates in the United States from 2010 to 2023, with breakdowns by demographic factors including age, gender, education level, and ethnicity. It provides insights into how economic conditions affect different population segments.
Key Insights
- Youth unemployment (16-24) remains consistently higher than other age groups
- Educational attainment strongly correlates with lower unemployment rates
- Unemployment gaps between demographic groups narrow during economic expansion
- Regional differences in unemployment have decreased over the past decade
How to Use
This visualization allows you to explore unemployment rate trends. You can interact with the chart by hovering over data points to see detailed information, and use the settings panel to customize the view.
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