In the labor force (16+)
Each map shows ACS five-year estimates on that period’s boundaries. Boundary changes can affect nearby patterns.
2015–2019
state 2020 boundaries
state 2020 boundaries
% In Labor Force (Age 16+) (2015–2019)
Geography
Displaying: State (2020 definitions)
This data uses 2020 state definitions, which may differ from 2020 boundaries.
Data Sources & Methodology
American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019)
5-year estimates combine data from 2015 to 2019. This provides more reliable estimates for smaller geographic areas but represents an average over the 5-year period.
B23025
– Employment Status for the Population 16 Years and Over
Universe: Population 16 years and over
2 variables
Native geography:State (2020 definitions)
Display geography:State (2020 definitions)
Method:Direct — no transformation needed
Indicators
In Labor Force (Age 16+) (2015–2019)
B23025_002E divided by B23025_001E/100
2020–2024
state 2020 boundaries
state 2020 boundaries
% In Labor Force (Age 16+)
Geography
Displaying: State (2020 definitions)
This data uses 2020 state definitions, which may differ from 2020 boundaries.
Data Sources & Methodology
American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024)
5-year estimates combine data from 2020 to 2024. This provides more reliable estimates for smaller geographic areas but represents an average over the 5-year period.
B23025
– Employment Status for the Population 16 Years and Over
Universe: Population 16 years and over
2 variables
Native geography:State (2020 definitions)
Display geography:State (2020 definitions)
Method:Direct — no transformation needed
Indicators
In Labor Force (Age 16+)
B23025_002E divided by B23025_001E/100
- At most 61.289766 %
- At most 62.991567 %
- At most 63.812361 %
- At most 65.272062 %
- Above 65.272062 %
- Gray: unavailable data.