Kemper County, MS — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

11.1%

Labor Force

3,766

Employed

3,350

Mean Commute

N/A

Work from Home

2.4%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

82.2%

Carpool

10.9%

Walk

1.0%

Work from Home

2.4%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

80.8%

Government

35.0%

Self-Employed

8.5%

Kemper County, MS has an unemployment rate of 11.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,766 people. 2.4% of workers work from home. 80.8% of workers are in the private sector.

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