Clay County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Labor Force
7,551
Employed
7,028
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone86.1%
Carpool6.1%
Walk0.2%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector79.5%
Government35.6%
Self-Employed4.3%
Clay County, MS has an unemployment rate of 6.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,551 people. 7.2% of workers work from home. 79.5% of workers are in the private sector.