Bristol County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Labor Force
308,992
Employed
291,377
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
9.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.0%
Carpool9.1%
Public Transit1.8%
Walk2.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home9.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.3%
Government42.3%
Self-Employed4.7%
Bristol County, MA has an unemployment rate of 5.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 308,992 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 9.8% of workers work from home. 90.3% of workers are in the private sector.