Hancock County, ME — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Labor Force
29,143
Employed
27,972
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.5%
Carpool12.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk4.3%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home12.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector79.8%
Government36.5%
Self-Employed4.8%
Hancock County, ME has an unemployment rate of 3.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 29,143 people. 12.2% of workers work from home. 79.8% of workers are in the private sector.