Marion County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
9.0%
Labor Force
10,399
Employed
9,441
Mean Commute
33 min
Work from Home
6.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.5%
Carpool8.7%
Walk0.9%
Work from Home6.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.7%
Government41.5%
Self-Employed2.8%
Marion County, MS has an unemployment rate of 9.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,399 people. The average commute time is 33 minutes. 6.0% of workers work from home. 89.7% of workers are in the private sector.