What is the unemployment rate in Beaver County, PA right now?
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Unemployment in Beaver County, PA was at 4% in May 2026. That's unchanged from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It's a common way to measure the health of the job market and economy.
In May 2026,
4%
of the labor force was unemployed in Beaver County, PA
May 2026 had a
+0
percentage point change from May 2025
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.
The unemployment rate in Beaver County, PA was the same in May 2026 compared with May 2025.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2019 to May 2026
Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
How does unemployment in Beaver County, PA compare to other counties?
The latest county-level data from May 2026 shows that Beaver County, PA’s unemployment rate was ranked 26th out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, from highest to lowest.
Unemployment rates in Pennsylvania counties ranged from 3.1% to 5.1% in May 2026.
Not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment rate, by county in Pennsylvania (May 2026)
| 1. | Cameron County, PA | 5.1% |
| 2. | Luzerne County, PA | 5% |
| 3. | Philadelphia County, PA | 5% |
| 4. | Potter County, PA | 4.9% |
| 5. | Monroe County, PA | 4.8% |
| 6. | Schuylkill County, PA | 4.6% |
| 7. | Forest County, PA | 4.6% |
| 8. | Fayette County, PA | 4.6% |
| 9. | Pike County, PA | 4.6% |
| 10. | Lehigh County, PA | 4.5% |
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