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Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-27140.EMP.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−0.07%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.2%August 2025
Level271,122 thousandsSeptember 2026

Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 0.07% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.2% in August 2025.

The level stood at 271,122 thousands.

That is the lowest reading since November 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −16.0% (Apr 2020) to 16.0% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.5%.

Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−20%−10%0%10%20%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)220k240k260k280k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026271,122 thousands—
August 2026270,120 thousands—
July 2026273,400 thousands—
June 2026271,723 thousands—
May 2026274,335 thousands—
April 2026274,511 thousands—
March 2026274,409 thousands—
February 2026273,919 thousands—
January 2026270,567 thousands—
December 2025277,772 thousands—
November 2025276,790 thousands—
September 2025276,811 thousands−0.07
August 2025275,937 thousands0.2
July 2025277,231 thousands0.2
June 2025276,797 thousands1.0
May 2025278,000 thousands1.5
April 2025280,434 thousands2.0
March 2025278,099 thousands2.3
February 2025277,575 thousands2.6
January 2025275,712 thousands3.0
December 2024279,687 thousands3.3
November 2024278,924 thousands2.9
October 2024278,328 thousands3.2
September 2024276,993 thousands2.8

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high16.0% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−16.0% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.5%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-27140.EMP.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Jackson, MS (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Jackson, MS (SA)Labor Force: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

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United States Nonfarm Payroll Employment

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-27140.EMP.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.