Lee County, AL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Labor Force
86,826
Employed
82,960
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.5%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk2.9%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.8%
Government39.5%
Self-Employed7.4%
Lee County, AL has an unemployment rate of 3.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 86,826 people. 8.3% of workers work from home. 88.8% of workers are in the private sector.