Polk County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
19,039
Employed
17,865
Mean Commute
28 min
Work from Home
4.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.4%
Carpool9.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home4.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector99.7%
Government46.7%
Self-Employed4.0%
Polk County, GA has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,039 people. The average commute time is 28 minutes. 4.8% of workers work from home. 99.7% of workers are in the private sector.