Simpson County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
10,864
Employed
10,272
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.5%
Carpool12.0%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk2.6%
Work from Home3.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.3%
Government36.9%
Self-Employed7.5%
Simpson County, MS has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,864 people. 3.6% of workers work from home. 86.3% of workers are in the private sector.