Unemployment Rate - Married Men
LNS14000150 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.10
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
1/1/1955 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment specifically among married male workers. Provides critical insight into labor market dynamics and economic stability for married men.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This metric measures the percentage of married men actively seeking employment but currently unemployed. It helps economists understand labor force participation and economic challenges.
Methodology
Data collected monthly through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess economic health and workforce engagement for married men.
Key Facts
- Reflects economic conditions for married male workers
- Part of comprehensive labor market analysis
- Tracked monthly by official government sources
FAQs
Q: How is unemployment rate calculated for married men?
A: Calculated by dividing unemployed married men by total married male labor force. Measured through household surveys.
Q: Why track unemployment specifically for married men?
A: Provides targeted insights into economic challenges for a specific demographic group's workforce participation.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey.
Q: What impacts married men's unemployment rates?
A: Economic cycles, industry changes, education levels, and broader labor market conditions significantly influence rates.
Q: How reliable is this unemployment metric?
A: Considered highly reliable as part of official government labor statistics collection process.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - Married Men (LNS14000150), retrieved from FRED.