Jobs & Employment in Athens, AL

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

Labor Force

13,202

Employed

12,726

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

82.5%

Carpool

8.6%

Walk

0.9%

Work from Home

6.5%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Government

49.4%

Self-Employed

2.2%

Athens, AL has an unemployment rate of 3.3% with a labor force of 13,202. The average commute time is 23 minutes. About 82.5% of workers drive alone to work. 6.5% of workers work from home.