Makrognosis

Labor Force: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-28420.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)2.3%September 2025
Previous (y/y)2.3%August 2025
Level152,780 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 2.3% year on year in September 2025, compared with 2.3% in August 2025.

The level stood at 152,780 thousands.

That is the highest reading since September 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −3.8% (Dec 2020) to 6.8% (Sep 2019), averaging 1.4%.

Labor Force: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−5%0%5%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)60k80k100k120k140k160k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026152,780 thousands—
August 2026154,771 thousands—
July 2026152,115 thousands—
June 2026154,313 thousands—
May 2026154,098 thousands—
April 2026151,957 thousands—
March 2026150,656 thousands—
February 2026149,445 thousands—
January 2026148,673 thousands—
December 2025151,158 thousands—
November 2025152,792 thousands—
September 2025153,374 thousands2.3
August 2025154,162 thousands2.3
July 2025155,939 thousands1.3
June 2025154,080 thousands1.5
May 2025147,619 thousands0.8
April 2025147,125 thousands1.5
March 2025145,376 thousands0.6
February 2025144,107 thousands−0.4
January 2025143,385 thousands0.3
December 2024145,817 thousands1.1
November 2024146,962 thousands1.6
October 2024149,060 thousands1.3
September 2024149,873 thousands2.5

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 high6.8% (Sep 2019)
10-year low−3.8% (Dec 2020)
10-year average1.4%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-28420.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: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Kennewick-Richland, WA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Kennewick-Richland, WA (SA)Unemployment: Kennewick-Richland, WA 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-28420.LF.M.NSA.

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