Wayne County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.7%
Labor Force
831,269
Employed
758,808
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
12.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.0%
Carpool8.7%
Public Transit2.1%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government44.2%
Self-Employed3.1%
Wayne County, MI has an unemployment rate of 8.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 831,269 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 12.4% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.