Jobs & Employment in Columbus, GA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

Labor Force

96,126

Employed

83,519

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

76.6%

Carpool

8.9%

Public Transit

0.8%

Walk

2.0%

Bike

0.3%

Work from Home

9.3%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

80.8%

Government

36.1%

Self-Employed

5.0%

Columbus, GA has an unemployment rate of 6.5% with a labor force of 96,126. About 76.6% of workers drive alone to work. 9.3% of workers work from home.