Marion County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
156,378
Employed
148,029
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
10.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.1%
Carpool10.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.7%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home10.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.8%
Government42.3%
Self-Employed4.4%
Marion County, FL has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 156,378 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 10.1% of workers work from home. 91.8% of workers are in the private sector.