Escambia County, AL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
9.2%
Labor Force
14,357
Employed
13,044
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
1.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone89.0%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk0.4%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home1.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.1%
Government42.4%
Self-Employed5.7%
Escambia County, AL has an unemployment rate of 9.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 14,357 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 1.7% of workers work from home. 91.1% of workers are in the private sector.