Sierra County, NM — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
3,588
Employed
3,460
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.8%
Carpool8.8%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk3.9%
Work from Home7.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector74.0%
Government24.8%
Self-Employed10.4%
Sierra County, NM has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,588 people. 7.2% of workers work from home. 74.0% of workers are in the private sector.