Jobs & Employment in Petal, MS
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
5,404
Employed
5,078
Mean Commute
N/A
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.7%
Carpool10.1%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home3.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.0%
Government44.2%
Self-Employed4.7%
Petal, MS has an unemployment rate of 5.7% with a labor force of 5,404. About 83.7% of workers drive alone to work.