Norfolk County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor Force
411,377
Employed
390,797
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
20.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone59.0%
Carpool5.6%
Public Transit9.5%
Walk3.2%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home20.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.7%
Government43.0%
Self-Employed3.9%
Norfolk County, MA has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 411,377 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 20.6% of workers work from home. 88.7% of workers are in the private sector.