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Labor force participation
% of civilians ages 16 and older working or looking for work
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Note: Refer to the methodology for definitions and further details.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 decennial census, and 2010, 2019 and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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Labor force participation
% of civilians ages 16 and older working or looking for work
YearAll
197058%
198062%
199066%
200065%
201065%
201964%
202465%
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Note: Refer to the methodology for definitions and further details.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 decennial census, and 2010, 2019 and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
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