Jobs & Employment in Canton, MS

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

Labor Force

4,866

Employed

4,671

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
72.2%
Carpool
12.3%
Walk
2.3%
Work from Home
9.4%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
77.1%
Government
33.6%
Self-Employed
8.2%

Canton, MS has an unemployment rate of 3.8% with a labor force of 4,866. About 72.2% of workers drive alone to work. 9.4% of workers work from home.