Dale County, AL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.8%
Labor Force
21,443
Employed
17,811
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
3.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.7%
Carpool8.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home3.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.8%
Government37.7%
Self-Employed4.5%
Dale County, AL has an unemployment rate of 6.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 21,443 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 3.9% of workers work from home. 88.8% of workers are in the private sector.