Makrognosis

Labor Force: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-26340.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)1.3%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.6%August 2025
Level18,053 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 1.3% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.6% in August 2025.

The level stood at 18,053 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −13.3% (Apr 2020) to 13.4% (Sep 2022), averaging 0.6%.

Labor Force: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−20%−10%0%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)14k15k16k17k18k19k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202618,053 thousands—
August 202617,550 thousands—
July 202617,509 thousands—
June 202617,355 thousands—
May 202617,265 thousands—
April 202618,108 thousands—
March 202618,718 thousands—
February 202618,957 thousands—
January 202618,622 thousands—
December 202518,184 thousands—
November 202518,929 thousands—
September 202519,073 thousands1.3
August 202518,270 thousands0.6
July 202518,215 thousands1.1
June 202518,280 thousands1.7
May 202517,908 thousands2.3
April 202518,850 thousands2.7
March 202519,366 thousands4.4
February 202519,292 thousands2.9
January 202519,162 thousands12.0
December 202418,347 thousands4.3
November 202418,918 thousands3.1
October 202418,864 thousands2.9
September 202418,821 thousands3.2

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 high13.4% (Sep 2022)
10-year low−13.3% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.6%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-26340.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: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Houghton, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Houghton, MI 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-26340.LF.M.NSA.

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