What this tracks
This dataset records the monthly number of unemployment claims filed in Missouri, broken down by racial demographics.
Why it matters to you
If you’re a small business owner in Missouri, this data helps you understand which communities are disproportionately affected by job losses—useful for targeting hiring efforts or workforce development programs. For residents, it reveals economic trends in your area, showing whether unemployment is rising faster among certain racial groups, which could inform advocacy or support initiatives. Community organizations can use it to allocate resources where they’re most needed.
How to read this data
date — The month and year of the recorded claims, like “2011-08-01” for August 2011.
white / black_or_african_american / asian — The number of claims filed by each racial group, such as “42910” (white) or “14546” (Black or African American) in the sample.
ina — Claims from individuals who did not report a racial identity, like “3108” in the sample.
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the city or state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.