Jobs & Employment in South Portland, ME

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

Labor Force

16,855

Employed

16,210

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

71.9%

Carpool

4.5%

Public Transit

1.1%

Walk

4.0%

Bike

0.5%

Work from Home

15.9%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

93.0%

Government

44.7%

Self-Employed

3.8%

South Portland, ME has an unemployment rate of 2.8% with a labor force of 16,855. About 71.9% of workers drive alone to work. 15.9% of workers work from home.