Lowndes County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Labor Force
26,451
Employed
23,631
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
5.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone86.9%
Carpool6.0%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home5.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.4%
Government39.8%
Self-Employed4.9%
Lowndes County, MS has an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 26,451 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 5.1% of workers work from home. 88.4% of workers are in the private sector.