Jobs & Employment in Laurel, MS

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Labor Force

7,435

Employed

7,022

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
87.3%
Carpool
6.8%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
4.2%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
87.7%
Government
39.9%
Self-Employed
4.8%

Laurel, MS has an unemployment rate of 5.5% with a labor force of 7,435. About 87.3% of workers drive alone to work.