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Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey

Phased introduction of redesigned CPS sample began with the release of April 2025 estimates on May 2, 2025

In accordance with usual practice, the sample for the Current Population Survey (CPS) has been redesigned based on information from the 2020 Census. The introduction of the new CPS sample began in April 2025 and will be completed in July 2026.

The 2025 sample redesign is expected to have a negligible effect on published estimates.

Last Modified Date:  May 13, 2025