Hinds County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Labor Force
105,928
Employed
97,461
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
7.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.9%
Carpool12.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector80.0%
Government35.7%
Self-Employed6.4%
Hinds County, MS has an unemployment rate of 7.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 105,928 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 7.8% of workers work from home. 80.0% of workers are in the private sector.