8 million
just checked it in "American Passages: A History of The United States."
page 706, third paragraph under 'Hoover's Programs to Fight the Depression' second sentence.
"By 1931, 8 million people were on the jobless rolls."
In the year 1931, the US had a population of around 90,710,000 people. Of this 90 million, 50,080,000 were part of the work force. There were 8,020,000 people unemployed in 1931, making up 15.82% unemployment.
If we add up all the unemployed, those working part-time but are looking for full-time work, and those who have given up looking for work we would find that over 24 million Americans are out of work or under employed.
In 1931, the median household income in the United States was around $1,500 per year. This was a challenging time for many Americans due to the Great Depression, which significantly impacted income levels and overall economic stability.
According to the Federal Government (in the Related Link below) as of February 2010 there were 14.9 million unemployed, or 9.7% of the available work force. This figure is understated by the number not seeking unemployment benefits, who have given up looking for jobs, newly entered in the work force (i.e. graduated students, etc.), the retired, etc.
As of October 2021, the unemployment rate in the United States was around 4.6%. This rate can vary monthly due to various economic factors and is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force.
In 1931 many Americans were outraged when Japan invaded Manchuria.
There are over 40 million unemployed and illiterate adults in the United States.
1.9%
September 1928....... 650,000 unemployed September 1929....... 1,320,000 unemployed September 1930........3,000,000 unemployed September 1931....... 4,350,000 unemployed September 1932....... 5,102,000 unemployed January 1933 6.........100,000 unemployed
According to numbers released only 1.9% of the population was unemployed. Again, these numbers are not accurate as many other things could account for unemployment.
A lot, nearly the amount of men in your dad's bed
for failing to provide for their families
The Japanese invasion of China in 1931 and the annexation of Manchuriawas roundly criticized in the US.
European Governments provide adequate Social Services for the unemployed meaning that Europeans have the option to remain unemployed for longer periods in the knowledge that they will receive financial help. In the US financial help for the unemployed is considerably less meaning that for many Americans being unemployed is not an option
He wont.
Hoovervilles
In 1931: Roy "Shrimp" Worters, New York Americans