Jobs & Employment in Americus, GA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

Labor Force

7,558

Employed

7,154

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

69.4%

Carpool

12.0%

Walk

5.0%

Work from Home

10.8%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

85.6%

Government

36.8%

Self-Employed

7.3%

Americus, GA has an unemployment rate of 5.2% with a labor force of 7,558. The average commute time is 17 minutes. About 69.4% of workers drive alone to work. 10.8% of workers work from home.