Prince George's County, MD — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Labor Force
536,255
Employed
498,220
Mean Commute
30 min
Work from Home
15.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone61.1%
Carpool10.2%
Public Transit8.6%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home15.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector82.5%
Government36.0%
Self-Employed4.8%
Prince George's County, MD has an unemployment rate of 6.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 536,255 people. The average commute time is 30 minutes. 15.4% of workers work from home. 82.5% of workers are in the private sector.