Cities with the Most and Least Unemployment from Coronavirus

The impacts and effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the lives and economies of Americans has been widespread but not evenly distributed around the country. With varying levels of infection as well as differing levels of restrictions among states, cities, and municipalities, the effects on employment, business sales, and consumer demand has varied widely depending upon geography and the nature of local economies.

With the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hitting a high of 14.4% in April 2020, and tens of millions of jobs being lost in February, March, and April, the economic impact of the pandemic has been unprecedented in American history. Additionally, many workers dropped out of the labor force, whether out of discouragement or in order to preserve their health or the health of those they live with.

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