Nantucket County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
8,598
Employed
8,135
Mean Commute
13 min
Work from Home
11.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.9%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk5.9%
Bike2.7%
Work from Home11.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector82.3%
Government35.8%
Self-Employed6.2%
Nantucket County, MA has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,598 people. The average commute time is 13 minutes. 11.8% of workers work from home. 82.3% of workers are in the private sector.