RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,811
Lowest unemployment, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the lowest unemployment rate (2020 ACS). Medina, Tennessee leads at 0.0%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest unemployment rate?
Medina, Tennessee ranks #1 with 0.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by unemployment rate?
Medina, Tennessee, Jessup, Maryland, Tellico, Tennessee, Reminderville, Ohio, Eagle, Colorado.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is unemployment rate measured?
Share of the labor force that is unemployed. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.