Macomb County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
459,383
Employed
431,936
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
11.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.8%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home11.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.8%
Government46.1%
Self-Employed2.6%
Macomb County, MI has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 459,383 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 11.6% of workers work from home. 95.8% of workers are in the private sector.