Shelby County, AL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Labor Force
119,155
Employed
115,382
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
15.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.7%
Carpool6.8%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.6%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home15.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.9%
Government44.9%
Self-Employed4.7%
Shelby County, AL has an unemployment rate of 2.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 119,155 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 15.2% of workers work from home. 95.9% of workers are in the private sector.