Cobb County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
433,642
Employed
412,972
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
21.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone67.4%
Carpool7.4%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home21.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.8%
Government45.0%
Self-Employed3.0%
Cobb County, GA has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 433,642 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 21.1% of workers work from home. 94.8% of workers are in the private sector.