Data refer to place of residence. The term "civilian labor force" is used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to describe the subset of Americans who have jobs or are seeking a job, are at least 16 years old, are not serving in the military and are not institutionalized. In other words, all Americans who are eligible to work in the everyday U.S. economy.
In 2024, California had the largest civilian labor force in the United States with about 19.6 million people. Wyoming had the smallest labor force with around 295,000 workers.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics. (March 5, 2025). Civilian labor force in the United States in 2024, by state (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/223614/state-civilian-labor-force-in-the-us/
Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Civilian labor force in the United States in 2024, by state (in 1,000s)." Chart. March 5, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/223614/state-civilian-labor-force-in-the-us/
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Civilian labor force in the United States in 2024, by state (in 1,000s) [Graph], Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 5, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/223614/state-civilian-labor-force-in-the-us/
