Burke County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
10,970
Employed
10,337
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.5%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.9%
Work from Home9.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.9%
Government42.5%
Self-Employed4.8%
Burke County, GA has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,970 people. 9.0% of workers work from home. 95.9% of workers are in the private sector.