Unemployment Rates by State: August vs. September 2005 Data #153003 (License: Personal Use)

This bar chart displays seasonally adjusted unemployment percentages for five U.S. regions-Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the national average-for August and September 2005. Louisiana saw the highest unemployment at 11.5% in September, likely reflecting economic disruption from Hurricane Katrina, while Mississippi rose to 6.9%. The U.S. rate increased modestly from 4.9% to 5.1% over the same period.

Used in economic reports, policy briefs, or news articles analyzing post-hurricane labor market impacts in the Gulf Coast; targets researchers, policymakers, and students seeking historical unemployment data for 2005.