Makrognosis

Labor Force: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-18020.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−0.2%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−0.6%August 2025
Level39,488 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 0.2% year on year in September 2025, compared with −0.6% in August 2025.

The level stood at 39,488 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −9.5% (Dec 2016) to 4.6% (Aug 2022), averaging −0.8%.

Labor Force: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−10%−5%0%5%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)32.5k35.0k37.5k40.0k42.5k45.0k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202639,488 thousands—
August 202639,425 thousands—
July 202639,350 thousands—
June 202639,424 thousands—
May 202639,640 thousands—
April 202639,143 thousands—
March 202639,221 thousands—
February 202639,315 thousands—
January 202639,389 thousands—
December 202539,326 thousands—
November 202539,772 thousands—
September 202539,835 thousands−0.2
August 202539,989 thousands−0.6
July 202539,712 thousands−0.3
June 202539,631 thousands−0.3
May 202539,927 thousands−0.5
April 202539,971 thousands−0.09
March 202540,240 thousands0.4
February 202539,919 thousands0.4
January 202539,878 thousands0.6
December 202439,500 thousands1.0
November 202439,717 thousands−0.1
October 202439,801 thousands0.7
September 202439,910 thousands1.0

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 high4.6% (Aug 2022)
10-year low−9.5% (Dec 2016)
10-year average−0.8%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-18020.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: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbus, IN (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbus, IN (SA)Unemployment: Columbus, IN 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-18020.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Columbus, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.