Beaufort County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Labor Force
20,463
Employed
19,343
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.5%
Carpool5.5%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home8.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.5%
Government42.1%
Self-Employed6.1%
Beaufort County, NC has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 20,463 people. 8.7% of workers work from home. 92.5% of workers are in the private sector.