Lee County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
17,135
Employed
16,482
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
5.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.1%
Carpool12.3%
Walk0.3%
Work from Home5.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.1%
Government38.8%
Self-Employed5.8%
Lee County, GA has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 17,135 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 5.5% of workers work from home. 87.1% of workers are in the private sector.