2025 E-Insights Report

Black-White Unemployment Rate Gap

• The unemployment rate gap in Tampa Bay has steadily decreased from 7.3 in 2012 to 2.0 in 2023, reflecting a significant improvement in employment equality between Black and white populations. Its ranking also improved from ninth in 2012 to fourth in 2023, indicating that Tampa Bay is an emerging leader in reducing employment disparities.
• In 2023, Nashville had the smallest unemployment rate gap at 0.7, indicating near parity in employment opportunities. In contrast, St. Louis had the highest disparity with a gap of 6.1, highlighting ongoing challenges in employment equity.

Trend Over Time

Competitive Position Trend

_{Measures the Black-white gap in the percentage of the jobless labor force aged 25-64 who are either working or actively looking for work. It is calculated by subtracting the unemployment rate of African-Americans from that of white Americans in the MSA. The unemployment rate is based on the Civilian Labor Force, which includes both employed and unemployed individuals. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates.}