Jefferson County, AL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
326,093
Employed
309,745
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.3%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home9.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.3%
Government40.7%
Self-Employed5.4%
Jefferson County, AL has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 326,093 people. 9.8% of workers work from home. 87.3% of workers are in the private sector.