AI Data Insight
The U.S. non-institutional population reached 275,054.0 thousand in Q2 2026 (May), showing continuous growth from the previous 274,955.0 thousand. The latest nonfarm payrolls surged by 172,000, far exceeding market expectations, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. This indicates that alongside a steadily expanding population base, the labor market maintains strong resilience and consumer spending support.