Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate for California (LBSNSA06) from Jan 1976 to Dec 2025 about participation, labor force, CA, labor, rate, and USA.

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population that is either employed or unemployed (that is, either working or actively seeking work). People with jobs are employed. People who are jobless, looking for a job, and available for work are unemployed. The labor force is made up of the employed and the unemployed. People who are neither employed nor unemployed are not in the labor force.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in California (CALFN) from Jan 1976 to Dec 2025 about civilian, labor force, CA, labor, and USA.

This dataset contains non-seasonally adjusted California Labor Force Participation Rate by age groups, from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The age group ranges are as follows: 16-19; 20-24; 25-34; 35-44; 45-54; 55-64; 65+. This data is based on a 12-month moving average.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force for California (CIVLFCA) from Q4 2003 to Q3 2025 about labor underutilization, civilian, 16 years +, labor force, CA, household survey, labor, and USA.

This dataset contains unemployment rates for the U.S. (1948 - Present) and California (1976 - Present). The unemployment rate represents the number of unemployed as a percentage of the labor force. Labor force data are restricted to people 16 years of age and older, who currently reside in 1 of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, who do not reside in institutions (e.g., penal and mental facilities, homes for the aged), and who are not on active duty in the Armed Forces. This rate is also defined as the U-3 measure of labor underutilization.

VITAL SIGNS INDICATOR
Unemployment (EC3)

FULL MEASURE NAME
Unemployment rate by residential location

LAST UPDATED
December 2022

DESCRIPTION
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force – by place of residence – that is not currently employed full-time or part-time. The unemployment rate reflects the strength of the overall employment market.

DATA SOURCE
California Employment Development Department: Historical Unemployment Rates
1990-2010
Spreadsheet provided by CAEDD

California Employment Development Department: Labor Force and Unemployment Rate for California Sub-County Areas - https://data.edd.ca.gov/Labor-Force-and-Unemployment-Rates/Labor-Force-and-Unemployment-Rate-for-California-S/8z4h-2ak6
2010-2022

California Employment Development Department: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) - https://data.edd.ca.gov/Labor-Force-and-Unemployment-Rates/Local-Area-Unemployment-Statistics-LAUS-/e6gw-gvii
1990-2022

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) - https://download.bls.gov/pub/time.series/la
1990-2021

CONTACT INFORMATION
vitalsigns.info@bayareametro.gov

METHODOLOGY NOTES (across all datasets for this indicator)
Unemployment rates produced by the CA Employment Development Department (EDD) for the region and county levels are not adjusted for seasonality (as they reflect annual data) and are final data (i.e., not preliminary). Unemployment rates produced by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the metro regions are annual and not adjusted for seasonality; they reflect the primary metropolitan statistical area (MSA) for the named region, except for the San Francisco Bay Area which uses the nine-county region. The unemployment rate is calculated based on the number of unemployed persons divided by the total labor force. Note that the unemployment rate can decline or increase as a result of changes in either variable.

This table contains data on the percent of the population in the labor force who are unemployed (unemployment rate), for California, its regions, counties, county divisions, cities/towns, and census tracts. Data is from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). The table is part of a series of indicators in the Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project of the Office of Health Equity. Unemployment is associated with higher rates of self-reported poor health, long-term illnesses, higher incidence of risky health behaviors (alcoholism, smoking), and increased mortality. Various explanations have been proposed for the link between poor health and unemployment; for example, economic deprivation that results in reduced access to essential goods and services. Another explanation is that unemployment causes the loss of latent functions (social contact, social status, time structure and personal identity) which can result in stigma, isolation and loss of self-worth. More information about the data table and a data dictionary can be found in the About/Attachments section.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in California (LAUST060000000000006A) from 1976 to 2024 about civilian, labor force, CA, labor, household survey, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Not in Labor Force: Discouraged Workers for California (DISCWORKCA) from Q4 2003 to Q3 2025 about labor underutilization, workers, 16 years +, labor force, CA, household survey, labor, and USA.

VITAL SIGNS INDICATOR Unemployment (EC3)

FULL MEASURE NAME Unemployment rate by residential location

LAST UPDATED July 2019

DESCRIPTION Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force – by place of residence – that is not currently employed full-time or part-time. The unemployment rate reflects the strength of the overall employment market.

DATA SOURCE California Employment Development Department: Historical Unemployment Rates 1990-2018 https://data.edd.ca.gov/Labor-Force-and-Unemployment-Rates/Local-Area-Unemployment-Statistics-LAUS-Annual-Ave/7jbb-3rb8

CONTACT INFORMATION vitalsigns.info@mtc.ca.gov

METHODOLOGY NOTES (across all datasets for this indicator) Unemployment rates produced by EDD for the region and county levels are not adjusted for seasonality (as they reflect annual data) and are final data (i.e., not preliminary). Unemployment rates produced by BLS for the metro regions are adjusted for seasonality; they reflect the primary MSA for the named region, except for the San Francisco Bay Area which uses the nine-county region. The unemployment rate is calculated based on the number of unemployed persons divided by the total labor force. Note that the unemployment rate can decline or increase as a result of changes in either variable.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Los Angeles County, CA (CALOSA7LFN) from Jan 1990 to Dec 2025 about Los Angeles County, CA; Los Angeles; civilian; labor force; CA; labor; and USA.

VITAL SIGNS INDICATOR Unemployment (EC3)

FULL MEASURE NAME Unemployment rate by residential location

LAST UPDATED July 2019

DESCRIPTION Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force – by place of residence – that is not currently employed full-time or part-time. The unemployment rate reflects the strength of the overall employment market.

DATA SOURCE California Employment Development Department: Historical Unemployment Rates 1990-2018 https://data.edd.ca.gov/Labor-Force-and-Unemployment-Rates/Local-Area-Unemployment-Statistics-LAUS-Annual-Ave/7jbb-3rb8

CONTACT INFORMATION vitalsigns.info@bayareametro.gov

METHODOLOGY NOTES (across all datasets for this indicator) Unemployment rates produced by EDD for the region and county levels are not adjusted for seasonality (as they reflect annual data) and are final data (i.e., not preliminary). Unemployment rates produced by BLS for the metro regions are adjusted for seasonality; they reflect the primary MSA for the named region, except for the San Francisco Bay Area which uses the nine-county region. The unemployment rate is calculated based on the number of unemployed persons divided by the total labor force. Note that the unemployment rate can decline or increase as a result of changes in either variable.

Percent of the total civilian labor force that is unemployed, California and San Diego County, 2015-2019. Source: State of California, Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division data.

Graph and download economic data for Employment Level for California (EMPLOYCA) from Q4 2003 to Q3 2025 about labor underutilization, 16 years +, labor force, CA, household survey, labor, employment, and USA.

This dataset contains the output of HCAI’s Supply and Demand Model for California’s Nursing Workforce. It includes the estimated supply and demand for providers in Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for each role or role group included in the model for the years 2022-2023. These metrics can be compared by role, region, county, and year. For in-depth details on our modeling methodology, see our online comprehensive methodology documentation at https://hcai.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Public-Modeling-Methodology-v.1.1_5-2025.pdf.

Additional documentation is also provided on HCAI’s use of Lightcast data within the Supply & Demand model.

Graph and download economic data for Total Unemployed, as a Percent of the Civilian Labor Force for California (U3UNEM3CA) from Q4 2003 to Q3 2025 about labor underutilization, civilian, 16 years +, labor force, CA, household survey, labor, unemployment, rate, and USA.

The purpose of these reports is to provide employment data at a regional level. Regional Planning Units (RPUs) respect the existing administrative boundaries of counties and Local Workforce Development Boards while providing a foundation upon which to facilitate regional planning under the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

This chart shows what each category of occupation typically earns in a certain area.

Graph and download economic data for Total Unemployed Plus Discouraged Workers, as a Percent of the Civilian Labor Force Plus Discouraged Workers for California (U4UNEM4CA) from Q4 2003 to Q3 2025 about discouraged, labor underutilization, civilian, workers, 16 years +, labor force, CA, household survey, labor, unemployment, rate, and USA.