Burke County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
41,947
Employed
39,896
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
5.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.4%
Carpool9.9%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home5.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.5%
Government43.6%
Self-Employed6.5%
Burke County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 41,947 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 5.4% of workers work from home. 95.5% of workers are in the private sector.