Jobs & Employment in Meridian, MS

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

7.2%

Labor Force

15,092

Employed

13,676

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

80.5%

Carpool

10.4%

Walk

1.4%

Work from Home

4.1%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

79.0%

Government

35.5%

Self-Employed

6.2%

Meridian, MS has an unemployment rate of 7.2% with a labor force of 15,092. The average commute time is 18 minutes. About 80.5% of workers drive alone to work.