Some BLS numbers (in thousands) from 2016:
https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat35.htm
Not in the Labor Force: 94,351
Don't Currently Want A Job: 88,502
Want a Job: 5,849
Of those who want a job:
Did not Search for a Job in the Previous Year: 3,415
Searched in Past Year but Not in Previous Four Weeks: 2,434
Not Available for Work Now: 630
Marginally Attached and Available For Work Now: 1,804
( Persons "marginally attached to the labor force" are those who want a job, have searched for work during the prior 12 months, and were available to take a job during the reference week, but had not looked for work in the past 4 weeks)
Discouraged By Job Prospects: 553
Reasons Other Than Discouraged: 1,250
Family Responsibilities: 199
In School or Training: 224
Ill Health or Disability: 144
Other: 682
Chart at link also breaks down by age groups.
Keep in mind that 10,000 baby boomers are also retiring every day on average.
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