Caldwell 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
38,760
Employed
36,860
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.5%
Carpool10.6%
Walk0.7%
Work from Home6.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.5%
Government43.0%
Self-Employed5.2%
Caldwell County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 38,760 people. 6.3% of workers work from home. 94.5% of workers are in the private sector.