The working population of the United States is approximately
A)144 million
B)290 million
C)300 million
D)1.3 billion

Question

The working population of the United States is approximately
A)144 million 
B)290 million 
C)300 million 
D)1.3 billion

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of June 2021, the total civilian noninstitutional population in the United States is approximately 261 million, with a labor force participation rate of 61.6%. This means that the working population is approximately 160 million. However, this includes both employed and unemployed individuals, so assuming that about 10% of the total population is unemployed, the approximate number of employed individuals would be around 144 million. Therefore, the best choice is A. B, C, and D are all incorrect as they are much higher than the actual number.

The Working Population of the United States Is Approximately