Plymouth County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
290,175
Employed
274,778
Mean Commute
28 min
Work from Home
14.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.8%
Carpool7.0%
Public Transit3.3%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home14.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.8%
Government41.0%
Self-Employed5.2%
Plymouth County, MA has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 290,175 people. The average commute time is 28 minutes. 14.7% of workers work from home. 88.8% of workers are in the private sector.