Oakland County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
693,951
Employed
660,483
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
18.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.4%
Carpool6.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home18.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.2%
Government47.3%
Self-Employed2.8%
Oakland County, MI has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 693,951 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 18.0% of workers work from home. 98.2% of workers are in the private sector.