Washington County, MS — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.9%
Labor Force
17,851
Employed
16,197
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
3.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.5%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home3.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.6%
Government36.8%
Self-Employed7.9%
Washington County, MS has an unemployment rate of 8.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 17,851 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 3.2% of workers work from home. 84.6% of workers are in the private sector.