Newton County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Labor Force
58,437
Employed
54,484
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.3%
Carpool8.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Walk0.9%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home10.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.5%
Government38.9%
Self-Employed4.3%
Newton County, GA has an unemployment rate of 6.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 58,437 people. 10.9% of workers work from home. 85.5% of workers are in the private sector.