Cabarrus County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
122,473
Employed
116,627
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
15.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.5%
Carpool8.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk0.6%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home15.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.6%
Government44.4%
Self-Employed4.5%
Cabarrus County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 122,473 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 15.8% of workers work from home. 94.6% of workers are in the private sector.