Etowah County, AL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Labor Force
46,161
Employed
43,234
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone87.6%
Carpool6.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.8%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home3.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.1%
Government39.3%
Self-Employed5.3%
Etowah County, AL has an unemployment rate of 6.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 46,161 people. 3.8% of workers work from home. 89.1% of workers are in the private sector.