Labor Force Numbers Were Down in Most Community Types in January 2026

The number of people in the labor force was down in January 2026 compared with January 2025 in nine of the 15 ACP types, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Red numbers in Change column show labor force decreases.

Chart: American Communities ProjectSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, posted April 16, 2026Get the data Created with Datawrapper