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 Alone82.5%
Carpool8.6%
Walk0.9%
Work from Home6.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government49.4%
Self-Employed2.2%
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.