Makrognosis

Labor Force: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-27140.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)0.3%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.7%August 2025
Level279,641 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 0.3% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.7% in August 2025.

The level stood at 279,641 thousands.

That is the lowest reading since December 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −6.7% (Apr 2020) to 5.2% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.2%.

Labor Force: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−10%−5%0%5%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)240k260k280k300k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026279,641 thousands—
August 2026278,347 thousands—
July 2026283,558 thousands—
June 2026282,590 thousands—
May 2026283,473 thousands—
April 2026282,660 thousands—
March 2026284,372 thousands—
February 2026284,903 thousands—
January 2026279,974 thousands—
December 2025285,824 thousands—
November 2025286,081 thousands—
September 2025286,316 thousands0.3
August 2025286,543 thousands0.7
July 2025288,774 thousands0.8
June 2025288,562 thousands1.5
May 2025287,746 thousands2.3
April 2025289,055 thousands3.2
March 2025287,764 thousands3.4
February 2025288,005 thousands3.8
January 2025285,576 thousands3.8
December 2024288,650 thousands4.2
November 2024287,820 thousands3.8
October 2024286,920 thousands3.8
September 2024285,399 thousands3.1

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 high5.2% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−6.7% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.2%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-27140.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: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Jackson, MS (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Jackson, MS (SA)Unemployment: Jackson, MS 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-27140.LF.M.NSA.

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