STATE DATA
District of Columbia Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for District of Columbia — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
5.9%
Statewide rate
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Counties with data
5.9%
County average
0.0 pts
Disparity (max - min)
District of Columbia — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2026
6.7%
Final
Feb 2026
6.5%
Final
Feb 2026
6.5%
Final
Mar 2026
6.3%
Final
Mar 2026
6.3%
Final
Apr 2026
6.2%
Final
Apr 2026
6.2%
Final
May 2026
6.1%
Final
May 2026
6.1%
Final
Jun 2026
6.0%
Preliminary
Jun 2026
6.0%
Final
Jul 2026
5.9%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — District of Columbia
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia, DC | 5.9% |
Lowest Unemployment — District of Columbia
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia, DC | 5.9% |
Drill Into District of Columbia by Industry
Combine District of Columbia's economic context with industry-specific marketing strategy. 36 dashboards, one per industry vertical:
HVAC Contractors
in District of Columbia
Plumbing Companies
in District of Columbia
Electrical Contractors
in District of Columbia
Roofing Companies
in District of Columbia
Restaurants
in District of Columbia
Auto Repair Shops
in District of Columbia
Realtors
in District of Columbia
Medical Practices
in District of Columbia
Law Firms
in District of Columbia
Landscape Companies
in District of Columbia
General Contractors
in District of Columbia
Trucking Companies
in District of Columbia
Manufacturers
in District of Columbia
Retail Stores
in District of Columbia
Accounting Firms
in District of Columbia
Fitness Studios
in District of Columbia
Pet Service Businesses
in District of Columbia
Beauty Salons
in District of Columbia
Food Trucks
in District of Columbia
Oil & Gas Companies
in District of Columbia
Insurance Agencies
in District of Columbia
Ecommerce Brands
in District of Columbia
Financial Advisors
in District of Columbia
Nonprofits
in District of Columbia
Churches
in District of Columbia
SaaS Companies
in District of Columbia
Logistics Companies
in District of Columbia
Home Service Businesses
in District of Columbia
Barbershops
in District of Columbia
Farms
in District of Columbia
Veterans Organizations
in District of Columbia
Private Schools
in District of Columbia
AI Startups
in District of Columbia
Hotels
in District of Columbia
Handyman Businesses
in District of Columbia
Tattoo Studios
in District of Columbia
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Why 2026 Is the Year District of Columbia Businesses Win With AI Marketing
District of Columbia's unemployment rate sits at 5.9%. In an economy this uneven, the businesses that win in 2026 are the ones using AI-powered marketing to find customers their co...
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All District of Columbia marketing insights, by industry
36 industry-specific deep-dives plus metro-level analyses for District of Columbia businesses.