What is the unemployment rate in the right now?

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Unemployment in the Shreveport, LA area was at 3.8% in April 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 helps indicate the overall condition of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area job market.
In April 2026,

3.8%

of the labor force was unemployed in Shreveport, LA area
April 2026 had a

+0

percentage point change from April 2025
Metro area-level unemployment data 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’s important to view this local data with a long-term lens.

The unemployment rate in Shreveport, LA area was lower in April 2026 (YTD) compared with January 2019.

Unemployment rate by month, not seasonally adjusted, 2019-2026 (YTD)

Unemployment rates differ between urban areas due to various factors. The types of industries present in an area may affect unemployment rates. Seasonal work in industries like tourism can cause unemployment to go up and down. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.

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How does unemployment in the Shreveport, LA area compare to other metros?

Unemployment rates are an indicator of economic health, and understanding how the Shreveport, LA area fares in comparison to other metropolitan areas can provide insights. The most recent unemployment rate for the Shreveport, LA area is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Comparing this rate with other metropolitan areas can highlight differences and trends. Factors such as economic conditions, industry presence, and population growth can influence these rates. By examining these elements, we can better understand the implications of the unemployment rate in the Shreveport, LA area and anticipate future trends for policymakers.
Among 113 metro areas with 100,000 to 250,000 people in the labor force, the Shreveport, LA area had the 50th lowest unemployment rate in April 2026.
Other areas with similar unemployment rates to the Shreveport, LA area's 3.8% unemployment rate were the Bloomington, IL area (3.7%) and the Erie, PA area (3.8%).

In April 2026, the Shreveport, LA area had the 50th lowest unemployment rate among metro areas with 100,000 to 250,000 people in the labor force.

Unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted (Circle size corresponds to the size of the labor force)

Unemployment rate, by metro area (April 2026)

Unemployment rate, by metro area (April 2026)
1.

El Centro, CA area

16.5%
2.

Yuma, AZ area

13.9%
3.

Visalia, CA area

10.2%
4.

Merced, CA area

9.6%
5.

Hanford, CA area

8.9%
6.

Bakersfield, CA area

8.7%
7.

Guayama, PR area

8.6%
8.

Eagle Pass, TX area

8.5%
9.

Fresno, CA area

8.1%
10.

Wildwood, FL area

7.9%

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Methodology

USAFacts standardizes data, in areas such as time and demographics, to make it easier to understand and compare.

The analysis was generated with the help of AI and reviewed by USAFacts for accuracy.

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