Sumter County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
13,326
Employed
12,674
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
7.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.6%
Carpool11.3%
Walk2.9%
Work from Home7.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.6%
Government37.9%
Self-Employed6.6%
Sumter County, GA has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 13,326 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 7.5% of workers work from home. 87.6% of workers are in the private sector.