In June 2025, North Carolina experienced fluctuations in unemployment rates across its counties and metro areas, according to a recent government press release. The report highlighted that unemployment rates rose in the majority of counties, with 92 counties seeing an increase. Only four counties reported a decrease, while another four remained unchanged. The statewide unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted, stood at 4.0 percent.
Edgecombe County recorded the highest unemployment rate at 5.8 percent, whereas Currituck County had the lowest at 3.1 percent. All metro areas in the state saw an increase in unemployment rates. Rocky Mount topped the list with the highest metro area unemployment rate at 5.3 percent, while Raleigh had the lowest at 3.4 percent. Comparing year-over-year data, 56 counties experienced an increase in unemployment rates, while 22 saw a decrease, and another 22 remained unchanged.
The number of employed individuals rose by 10,334, reaching a total of 5,094,366 workers statewide. Conversely, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 18,608, bringing the total to 210,927. Compared to June 2024, the state saw a decrease of 10,249 in employment and an increase of 6,452 in unemployment. Officials emphasized the importance of focusing on over-the-year changes due to the significant seasonal patterns affecting employment estimates.
The next update on unemployment figures is set for release on August 19, 2025, which will provide the statewide unemployment rate for July 2025. Additional data and charts related to the current release are accessible via a live online dashboard provided by the state’s Commerce Department.
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