RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,826
Lowest unemployment, US cities
US cities ranked by the lowest unemployment rate (2024 ACS). Muleshoe, Texas leads at 0.0%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2020
USUnited States334,922,4995.2%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest unemployment rate?
Muleshoe, Texas ranks #1 with 0.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by unemployment rate?
Muleshoe, Texas, Vero Lake Estates, Florida, Cresaptown, Maryland, Odessa, Missouri, Manchester, Washington.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is unemployment rate measured?
Share of the labor force that is unemployed. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).