Labor Force Participation Rate by State (ACS 2023)

The data tells a clear story. This analysis shows you what it means for your business. You can use it to make better decisions.

Key Takeaways

• Top performers like District of Columbia show what’s possible

Overview

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What This Means for You

Here’s what this data means for your business. Top performers like District of Columbia show what’s possible. You can learn from their success. You can avoid markets that struggle. This isn’t just data. It’s a roadmap to better decisions.

Data Analysis

This analysis uses official statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau via American Community Survey (ACS). Series and geography follow your page configuration and API parameters.

Primary metric in this view: labor_force_participation_rate (Labor force participation rate (%)).

Variables / notes from page config: B23025_001E through B23025_007E (Employment Status variables), geography state/county/metro, Year 2023.

Geography: state:*.

Year (when specified): 2023.

Top ranking in this extract: District of Columbia (72.8).

Census products use survey and administrative sources; suppression rules can hide small cells. Confirm critical figures in Census releases when precision matters.

Key statistics

• Range: 57.6 to 72.8
• Average: 64.2
• Observations: 50

Comparisons

State-by-State Comparison

Based on the latest government data, here are the rankings:

Top Performers

1. District of Columbia: 72.8
2. Utah: 70.2
3. North Dakota: 69.4
4. Nebraska: 69.0
5. Colorado: 69.0
6. Minnesota: 68.4
7. Maryland: 67.5
8. South Dakota: 67.3
9. Massachusetts: 67.2
10. New Jersey: 66.9
11. Alaska: 66.8
12. New Hampshire: 66.5
13. Connecticut: 66.4
14. Iowa: 66.3
15. Kansas: 66.2

Key Insight: The top performer (District of Columbia) has 1.3x the value of the lowest performer (Mississippi).

These rankings reveal clear patterns in the data. You can use this information to identify markets with the strongest performance.

Key Insights

Top Opportunity: District of Columbia leads with 72.8 - the highest value in the data.

You can position yourself where success happens.

Market Gap: District of Columbia has 1.3x the value of Mississippi (57.6).

You can skip markets that don’t work.

Average Performance: The average value across all regions is 64.2.

Range: Values span from 57.6 to 72.8 - a difference of 15.2.

How to Use This Data

Step 1: Read through the analysis. Get familiar with the key findings.

Step 2: Focus on what matters to you. Not every insight applies to every business.

Step 3: Connect the dots. See how this data relates to your situation. You can find opportunities others miss.

Step 4: Take action. Use the insights to make better decisions.

Best Practices & Tips

What Works Well:

What to Watch Out For:

• Don’t rely on one metric: No single number tells the whole story. You can miss important context if you focus too narrowly.

• Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results: Markets change. You can get caught off guard if you assume trends continue.

• Consider your specific situation: What works for others might not work for you. You can make mistakes by copying without thinking.

In Summary…

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