Makrognosis

Labor Force: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-28700.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)2.9%September 2025
Previous (y/y)2.8%August 2025
Level137,151 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 2.9% year on year in September 2025, compared with 2.8% in August 2025.

The level stood at 137,151 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −4.4% (May 2020) to 4.6% (Apr 2025), averaging 0.00%.

Labor Force: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−6%−4%−2%0%2%4%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)125k130k135k140k145k150k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026137,151 thousands—
August 2026136,456 thousands—
July 2026136,971 thousands—
June 2026137,635 thousands—
May 2026137,636 thousands—
April 2026137,359 thousands—
March 2026136,649 thousands—
February 2026136,811 thousands—
January 2026137,162 thousands—
December 2025138,215 thousands—
November 2025138,417 thousands—
September 2025138,824 thousands2.9
August 2025138,195 thousands2.8
July 2025138,381 thousands2.8
June 2025138,872 thousands3.1
May 2025138,403 thousands3.8
April 2025139,512 thousands4.6
March 2025138,063 thousands2.9
February 2025136,805 thousands3.7
January 2025136,435 thousands3.5
December 2024135,250 thousands2.1
November 2024135,080 thousands1.5
October 2024134,927 thousands1.4
September 2024134,886 thousands1.1

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 high4.6% (Apr 2025)
10-year low−4.4% (May 2020)
10-year average0.00%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-28700.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: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (SA)Unemployment: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA 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-28700.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.