Sumter County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
32,419
Employed
30,456
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
13.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.1%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk1.5%
Bike1.1%
Work from Home13.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government43.3%
Self-Employed3.5%
Sumter County, FL has an unemployment rate of 5.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 32,419 people. 13.3% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.