Jobs & Employment in Helena, AL

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

2.1%

Labor Force

11,418

Employed

11,160

Mean Commute

26 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

75.3%

Carpool

6.9%

Walk

0.5%

Work from Home

16.6%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

98.0%

Government

44.7%

Self-Employed

7.2%

Helena, AL has an unemployment rate of 2.1% with a labor force of 11,418. The average commute time is 26 minutes. About 75.3% of workers drive alone to work. 16.6% of workers work from home.