Macon County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.6%
Labor Force
4,044
Employed
3,687
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
9.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.7%
Carpool11.2%
Walk2.6%
Bike0.9%
Work from Home9.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.0%
Government40.3%
Self-Employed5.0%
Macon County, GA has an unemployment rate of 8.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,044 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 9.4% of workers work from home. 88.0% of workers are in the private sector.