Hispanic/Latino Unemployment Rate also Hits Record Low

The Hispanic or Latino unemployment rate in the United States also hit a record low of 4.8% during June 2017 and November 2017. The recent record high was in August 2009 when the rate hit 13.0%.

There are large difference between Hispanic male and female labor participation rates. About 80% of Hispanic men 20 and older work while only 58% of Hispanic females work. The male unemployment rate for Hispanic men is 4.3% while the female rate is 4.5%.