Barnstable County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Labor Force
119,509
Employed
113,261
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
14.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.2%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit1.2%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home14.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.8%
Government39.4%
Self-Employed5.2%
Barnstable County, MA has an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 119,509 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 14.6% of workers work from home. 85.8% of workers are in the private sector.