Lincoln County, NM — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
9,314
Employed
8,785
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.8%
Carpool11.0%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector73.1%
Government27.0%
Self-Employed5.5%
Lincoln County, NM has an unemployment rate of 5.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,314 people. 12.8% of workers work from home. 73.1% of workers are in the private sector.