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 Alone
83.7%
Carpool
10.1%
Walk
0.5%
Bike
0.7%
Work from Home
3.4%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
92.0%
Government
44.2%
Self-Employed
4.7%

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.