Labor force level, United States, Alabama and nearby states, Sept. 2011--Aug. 2012
| Sept. 2011 | Aug. 2012 | Change Sept. 2011 to Aug. 2012 | Percentage change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES | 154,004,000 | 154,645,000 | 641,000 | 0.42% |
| Alabama | 2,183,012 | 2,158,400 | -24,612 | -1.13% |
| Arkansas | 1,369,532 | 1,379,300 | 9,768 | 0.71% |
| Florida | 9,265,041 | 9,261,200 | -3,841 | -0.04% |
| Georgia | 4,731,276 | 4,760,800 | 29,524 | 0.62% |
| Kentucky | 2,066,380 | 2,068,600 | 2,220 | 0.11% |
| Louisiana | 2,053,935 | 2,076,200 | 22,265 | 1.08% |
| Mississippi | 1,347,911 | 1,333,100 | -14,811 | -1.10% |
| Tennessee | 3,133,236 | 3,110,200 | 23,036 | -0.74% |
Note: All figures are seasonally adjusted.
Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics