Makrognosis

Labor Force: Kanawha County, WV (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-WV-54039.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−1.4%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−2.1%August 2025
Level77,661 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Kanawha County, WV (U) was down 1.4% year on year in September 2025, compared with −2.1% in August 2025.

The level stood at 77,661 thousands.

That is the highest reading since July 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −6.3% (Nov 2016) to 2.8% (Sep 2023), averaging −1.1%.

Labor Force: Kanawha County, WV (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−10%−5%0%5%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Kanawha County, WV (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Kanawha County, WV (U), level (thousands)70k80k90k100k110k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Kanawha County, WV (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202677,661 thousands—
August 202677,965 thousands—
July 202678,473 thousands—
June 202678,858 thousands—
May 202677,628 thousands—
April 202677,966 thousands—
March 202676,902 thousands—
February 202677,871 thousands—
January 202677,269 thousands—
December 202577,811 thousands—
November 202578,430 thousands—
September 202578,873 thousands−1.4
August 202579,067 thousands−2.1
July 202579,578 thousands−2.7
June 202580,122 thousands−2.4
May 202578,584 thousands−2.9
April 202578,834 thousands−2.6
March 202578,369 thousands−2.7
February 202578,303 thousands−2.8
January 202578,271 thousands−2.3
December 202477,742 thousands−2.5
November 202478,492 thousands−3.0
October 202479,461 thousands−2.6
September 202480,023 thousands−1.8

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 high2.8% (Sep 2023)
10-year low−6.3% (Nov 2016)
10-year average−1.1%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-WV-54039.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: Kanawha County, WV (U)Employment: Kanawha County, WV (U)Per-Capita Personal Income — Kanawha, WV (USD)Personal Income — Kanawha, WV (USD thousands)Population — Kanawha, WV (persons)Unemployment: Kanawha County, WV (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-WV-54039.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Kanawha County, WV (U)”.