Makrognosis

Labor Force: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-39020.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−1.4%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−1.0%August 2025
Level28,767 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 1.4% year on year in September 2025, compared with −1.0% in August 2025.

The level stood at 28,767 thousands.

That is the lowest reading since March 2021.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −3.4% (Jan 2018) to 4.3% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.06%.

Labor Force: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−7.5%−5.0%−2.5%0.0%2.5%5.0%7.5%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)26k28k30k32k34k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202628,767 thousands—
August 202628,740 thousands—
July 202628,864 thousands—
June 202628,773 thousands—
May 202629,016 thousands—
April 202629,365 thousands—
March 202629,611 thousands—
February 202629,775 thousands—
January 202629,304 thousands—
December 202529,470 thousands—
November 202529,637 thousands—
September 202529,342 thousands−1.4
August 202529,326 thousands−1.0
July 202529,602 thousands−1.3
June 202529,587 thousands−0.5
May 202529,839 thousands0.8
April 202530,135 thousands1.2
March 202530,081 thousands0.1
February 202530,124 thousands0.8
January 202529,889 thousands1.8
December 202430,116 thousands2.6
November 202430,095 thousands1.7
October 202430,121 thousands1.9
September 202429,761 thousands2.6

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 high4.3% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−3.4% (Jan 2018)
10-year average0.06%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-39020.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: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area (U)

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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-39020.LF.M.NSA.

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