Clayton County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Labor Force
150,574
Employed
140,038
Mean Commute
30 min
Work from Home
9.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.3%
Carpool12.9%
Public Transit3.2%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home9.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.0%
Government39.8%
Self-Employed3.4%
Clayton County, GA has an unemployment rate of 6.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 150,574 people. The average commute time is 30 minutes. 9.0% of workers work from home. 85.0% of workers are in the private sector.