Share of U.S. adults who say they are very concerned that people wanting work can't find it
Survey of 5,062 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026; Irregular surveys, September 2021 to October 2026
Line chart. U.S. adults’ concern that people wanting work can’t find it. Share saying they are very concerned; Latest survey of 5,062 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026; Irregular surveys, July 2022 to October 2026. 11 records. Survey date: 2022-07-04, Very concerned (%): 27; Survey date: 2022-10-16, Very concerned (%): 29; Survey date: 2023-01-24, Very concerned (%): 30; Survey date: 2023-04-02, Very concerned (%): 27; Survey date: 2024-01-21, Very concerned (%): 31; Survey date: 2024-09-02, Very concerned (%): 40; Survey date: 2025-04-13, Very concerned (%): 41; Survey date: 2025-09-28, Very concerned (%): 42; Survey date: 2026-01-26, Very concerned (%): 45; Survey date: 2026-07-12, Very concerned (%): 44; Survey date: 2026-10-04, Very concerned (%): 48