Jackson County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.4%
Labor Force
69,422
Employed
63,189
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.6%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.7%
Government40.2%
Self-Employed5.0%
Jackson County, MS has an unemployment rate of 7.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 69,422 people. 6.2% of workers work from home. 90.7% of workers are in the private sector.