Makrognosis

Labor Force: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-17860.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)1.4%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.9%August 2025
Level116,452 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 1.4% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.9% in August 2025.

The level stood at 116,452 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −10.9% (May 2020) to 11.9% (May 2021), averaging 0.4%.

Labor Force: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−15%−10%−5%0%5%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)70k80k90k100k110k120k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026116,452 thousands—
August 2026114,091 thousands—
July 2026115,708 thousands—
June 2026114,784 thousands—
May 2026116,761 thousands—
April 2026117,272 thousands—
March 2026117,528 thousands—
February 2026116,911 thousands—
January 2026114,619 thousands—
December 2025116,726 thousands—
November 2025116,625 thousands—
September 2025115,100 thousands1.4
August 2025112,495 thousands0.9
July 2025113,480 thousands0.8
June 2025113,830 thousands1.9
May 2025116,048 thousands2.2
April 2025116,732 thousands1.6
March 2025116,168 thousands1.8
February 2025115,350 thousands1.5
January 2025111,830 thousands0.7
December 2024113,973 thousands1.1
November 2024114,072 thousands0.1
October 2024114,729 thousands0.4
September 2024113,566 thousands0.7

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 high11.9% (May 2021)
10-year low−10.9% (May 2020)
10-year average0.4%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-17860.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: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbia, MO (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbia, MO (SA)Unemployment: Columbia, MO Metropolitan 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-17860.LF.M.NSA.

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