Makrognosis

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

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-17900.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)1.2%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.9%August 2025
Level442,803 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 1.2% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.9% in August 2025.

The level stood at 442,803 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −2.1% (Apr 2018) to 4.1% (Nov 2023), averaging 0.9%.

Labor Force: Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−4%−2%0%2%4%6%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)250k300k350k400k450k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026442,803 thousands—
August 2026442,835 thousands—
July 2026443,326 thousands—
June 2026442,697 thousands—
May 2026442,372 thousands—
April 2026439,580 thousands—
March 2026440,705 thousands—
February 2026442,801 thousands—
January 2026438,640 thousands—
December 2025438,955 thousands—
November 2025438,528 thousands—
September 2025431,994 thousands1.2
August 2025430,693 thousands0.9
July 2025433,588 thousands0.7
June 2025432,358 thousands1.2
May 2025429,249 thousands1.6
April 2025429,828 thousands2.0
March 2025430,065 thousands1.9
February 2025428,946 thousands2.1
January 2025427,493 thousands2.5
December 2024428,506 thousands3.1
November 2024428,430 thousands2.7
October 2024430,207 thousands3.3
September 2024426,946 thousands3.4

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 high4.1% (Nov 2023)
10-year low−2.1% (Apr 2018)
10-year average0.9%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-17900.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, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbia, SC (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbia, SC (SA)Unemployment: Columbia, SC 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-17900.LF.M.NSA.

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