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Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey
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CPS Methods Overview
An in-depth guide on how we create estimates and the concepts we measure.
Find a description of survey concepts for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Find information about CPS response rates over time.
Find the basic monthly CPS questionnaire including demographic and labor force questions.
Explore additional information about the CPS, including detailed technical documentation.