Makrognosis

Labor Force: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-14140.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−1.5%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−2.3%August 2025
Level36,995 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 1.5% year on year in September 2025, compared with −2.3% in August 2025.

The level stood at 36,995 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −4.3% (Dec 2020) to 5.3% (Mar 2016), averaging −0.4%.

Labor Force: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−15%−10%−5%0%5%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)35k40k45k50k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202636,995 thousands—
August 202636,469 thousands—
July 202636,507 thousands—
June 202636,973 thousands—
May 202636,726 thousands—
April 202637,023 thousands—
March 202636,829 thousands—
February 202637,282 thousands—
January 202636,959 thousands—
December 202536,995 thousands—
November 202537,204 thousands—
September 202537,422 thousands−1.5
August 202536,881 thousands−2.3
July 202536,832 thousands−2.8
June 202537,810 thousands−0.9
May 202537,347 thousands−1.1
April 202537,763 thousands−0.5
March 202537,624 thousands−1.9
February 202537,340 thousands−2.1
January 202537,226 thousands−1.3
December 202437,480 thousands−0.8
November 202437,691 thousands−1.5
October 202438,122 thousands−0.6
September 202437,983 thousands−0.8

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 high5.3% (Mar 2016)
10-year low−4.3% (Dec 2020)
10-year average−0.4%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-14140.LF.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: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

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-14140.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Bluefield, WV-VA Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.