Makrognosis

Labor Force: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-29540.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−0.2%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−0.7%August 2025
Level297,770 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 0.2% year on year in September 2025, compared with −0.7% in August 2025.

The level stood at 297,770 thousands.

That is the highest reading since July 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −4.0% (Apr 2020) to 4.0% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.4%.

Labor Force: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−6%−4%−2%0%2%4%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)200k220k240k260k280k300k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026297,770 thousands—
August 2026302,419 thousands—
July 2026302,255 thousands—
June 2026299,831 thousands—
May 2026296,799 thousands—
April 2026295,021 thousands—
March 2026291,954 thousands—
February 2026289,435 thousands—
January 2026290,898 thousands—
December 2025290,478 thousands—
November 2025292,473 thousands—
September 2025289,600 thousands−0.2
August 2025293,797 thousands−0.7
July 2025293,700 thousands−1.2
June 2025291,474 thousands−1.1
May 2025289,445 thousands−1.1
April 2025289,021 thousands−0.9
March 2025288,032 thousands−1.2
February 2025285,599 thousands−1.3
January 2025286,676 thousands−0.8
December 2024287,606 thousands−1.3
November 2024287,778 thousands−2.2
October 2024291,097 thousands−1.3
September 2024290,194 thousands−1.3

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 high4.0% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−4.0% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.4%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-29540.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: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Lancaster, PA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Lancaster, PA (SA)Unemployment: Lancaster, PA 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-29540.LF.M.NSA.

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