Local Area Unemployment Statistics: Overview
The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program produces monthly and annual estimates of civilian labor force, employed people, unemployed people, and unemployment rates for census regions and divisions, states, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities. These estimates are key indicators of local economic conditions.
| Quick Facts: Local Area Unemployment Statistics | |
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| Subject areas | Employment, Unemployment |
| Key measures | Employment, Labor force, Unemployment, Unemployment rate |
| How the data are obtained | Estimated from multiple data sources |
| Classification system | Geography |
| Periodicity of data availability | Annual, Monthly |
| Geographic detail | County, Metro area, State |
| Scope | Civilian noninstitutional population |
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Last Modified Date: January 09, 2018
