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Data Dictionary: ACS 2015 (5-Year Estimates)
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Data Source: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau
Table: A17005. Unemployment Rate for Civilian Population in Labor Force 16 Years and Over [3]
Universe: Civilian Population in Labor Force 16 Years and Over:
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A17005. Unemployment Rate for Civilian Population in Labor Force 16 Years and Over
Universe: Civilian Population in Labor Force 16 Years and Over:
Variable Label
A17005_001
Civilian Population in Labor Force 16 Years and Over:
A17005_002
Employed
A17005_003
Unemployed
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 2015 ACS 1-year and 2011-2015 ACS 5-year Data Releases: Technical Documentation.
  2015 ACS 1-year and 2011-2015 ACS 5-year Data Releases: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A: Supplemental Documentation -> 2014 Subject Definitions -> Population Variables -> Employment Status -> Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate represents the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the civilian labor force. For example, if the civilian labor force equals 100 people and 7 people are unemployed, then the unemployment rate would be 7 percent.

Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 2015 ACS 1-year and 2011-2015 ACS 5-year Data Releases: Technical Documentation.
  2015 ACS 1-year and 2011-2015 ACS 5-year Data Releases: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A: Supplemental Documentation -> 2014 Subject Definitions -> Population Variables -> Employment Status -> Labor Force
Labor Force
All people classified in the civilian labor force plus members of the U.S. Armed Forces (people on active duty with the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard).