Makrognosis

Labor Force: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-26580.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)0.3%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.4%August 2025
Level157,068 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 0.3% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.4% in August 2025.

The level stood at 157,068 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −3.6% (Jan 2021) to 2.9% (Feb 2022), averaging 0.04%.

Labor Force: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−7.5%−5.0%−2.5%0.0%2.5%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)150k160k170k180k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026157,068 thousands—
August 2026157,023 thousands—
July 2026158,196 thousands—
June 2026158,796 thousands—
May 2026157,016 thousands—
April 2026156,258 thousands—
March 2026155,215 thousands—
February 2026155,782 thousands—
January 2026154,325 thousands—
December 2025156,276 thousands—
November 2025157,201 thousands—
September 2025158,410 thousands0.3
August 2025158,305 thousands0.4
July 2025158,223 thousands−0.1
June 2025159,132 thousands0.6
May 2025157,995 thousands0.06
April 2025158,122 thousands0.2
March 2025157,078 thousands−0.1
February 2025156,279 thousands−0.2
January 2025155,522 thousands−0.2
December 2024156,102 thousands1.0
November 2024156,019 thousands−0.1
October 2024157,568 thousands0.2
September 2024157,972 thousands0.4

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 high2.9% (Feb 2022)
10-year low−3.6% (Jan 2021)
10-year average0.04%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-26580.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: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (SA)Unemployment: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 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-26580.LF.M.NSA.

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