Unemployment Rates of Different Groups in 2007, 2010, and 2014
Unemployment Rates of Different Groups in 2007, 2010, and 2014 Unemployment rates vary greatly among different demographic groups. For example, although the overall unemployment rate in October 2014 was 5.8%, the unemployment rate among African-American teenagers was 28.1%. As a result, even during periods of low overall unemployment, unemployment remains a serious problem for some groups. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.