Torrance County, NM — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

11.7%

Labor Force

6,189

Employed

5,468

Mean Commute

32 min

Work from Home

11.5%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

72.2%

Carpool

10.4%

Walk

1.4%

Bike

0.8%

Work from Home

11.5%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

89.4%

Government

36.0%

Self-Employed

10.6%

Torrance County, NM has an unemployment rate of 11.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,189 people. The average commute time is 32 minutes. 11.5% of workers work from home. 89.4% of workers are in the private sector.

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