Dougherty County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
10.8%
Labor Force
36,674
Employed
32,377
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
7.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.6%
Carpool10.2%
Public Transit1.3%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector74.5%
Government33.2%
Self-Employed4.2%
Dougherty County, GA has an unemployment rate of 10.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 36,674 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 7.9% of workers work from home. 74.5% of workers are in the private sector.