Jobs & Employment in Columbus, NC

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

Labor Force

534

Employed

509

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
79.4%
Carpool
13.6%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
5.4%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
96.3%
Government
46.6%
Self-Employed
1.6%

Columbus, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.7% with a labor force of 534. About 79.4% of workers drive alone to work. 5.4% of workers work from home.