RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Lowest unemployment, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the lowest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). McPherson, KS leads at 1.3%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. South Dakota carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest unemployment rate?
McPherson, KS ranks #1 with 1.3% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by unemployment rate?
McPherson, KS, Pierre, SD, Carroll, IA, Spirit Lake, IA, Heber, UT.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).