Luna County, NM — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
9,157
Employed
8,607
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
5.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.1%
Carpool14.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home5.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector97.4%
Government42.9%
Self-Employed6.2%
Luna County, NM has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,157 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 5.5% of workers work from home. 97.4% of workers are in the private sector.