Monroe County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
14,871
Employed
13,996
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
6.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.6%
Carpool6.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.9%
Work from Home6.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.0%
Government43.7%
Self-Employed5.0%
Monroe County, MS has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 14,871 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 6.5% of workers work from home. 94.0% of workers are in the private sector.