U.S. Current Population Survey (U.S. labor survey) Response Rate Hits Record-Low 64%

The assessment is based on strong, consistent evidence from highly authoritative sources. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 'Employment Situation' report for November 2025, a primary source, explicitly states that the response rate for the survey was 64.0 percent. This directly confirms the central number in the statement. This figure is corroborated by a Reuters article which reports a 'lower-than-usual 64%' response rate for the household survey. The claim that this is a 'record low' is strongly supported, though not explicitly stated in a single source. The Reuters description 'lower-than-usual' and a press release from a U.S. Congressman's office addressing the 'problem of declining participation in BLS surveys' both indicate that the rate is exceptionally low and part of a negative trend, making a record low highly plausible. While several provided sources are irrelevant because they discuss different surveys (CES) or are from unrelated departments (HHS, DOL), the core relevant sources are in complete agreement about the 64% figure and its significance. The slight uncertainty comes from the lack of a direct quote stating 'record low,' which prevents a 1.0 truth probability, but the weight of the evidence makes the statement very likely to be true.