April 2025 Jobs Day Analysis

The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our April Jobs Day analysis is below.

From March to April, the unemployment rate for Black workers slightly increased from 6.2 percent to 6.3 percent.  

In April, the unemployment rate for Black women increased to 6.2 percent, and for Black men, it declined to 6.4 percent. 

From March to April, the unemployment rate for young Black workers increased from 12.3 percent to 12.7 percent, while the overall unemployment rate for all young workers decreased from 9.2 percent to 8.5 percent. 

From March to April, the number of Black workers employed decreased by 36,000. 

During the week of April 19th, 1.92 million Americans were receiving unemployment benefits, and the latest rise in unemployment claims raises concerns about the labor market and the broader economic outlook.

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