STATE DATA
District of Columbia Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for District of Columbia — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
6.7%
Statewide rate
1
Counties with data
6.4%
County average
0.0 pts
Disparity (max - min)
District of Columbia — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2025
5.7%
Revised
Feb 2025
5.9%
Revised
Mar 2025
6.0%
Revised
Apr 2025
6.1%
Revised
May 2025
6.1%
Revised
Jun 2025
6.2%
Revised
Jul 2025
6.3%
Revised
Aug 2025
6.5%
Revised
Sep 2025
6.6%
Revised
Oct 2025
0.0%
Final
Nov 2025
6.7%
Revised
Dec 2025
6.7%
Revised
Highest Unemployment — District of Columbia
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia, DC | 6.4% |
Lowest Unemployment — District of Columbia
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia, DC | 6.4% |
Drill Into District of Columbia by Industry
Combine District of Columbia's economic context with industry-specific marketing strategy. 36 dashboards, one per industry vertical:
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Fitness Studios
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AI Startups
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