Jobs & Employment in West Hattiesburg, MS

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

12.1%

Labor Force

3,122

Employed

2,657

Mean Commute

28 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

71.5%

Carpool

11.2%

Walk

4.6%

Work from Home

3.5%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

78.3%

Government

37.0%

Self-Employed

5.3%

West Hattiesburg, MS has an unemployment rate of 12.1% with a labor force of 3,122. The average commute time is 28 minutes. About 71.5% of workers drive alone to work.