Chowan County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor Force
6,479
Employed
6,094
Mean Commute
28 min
Work from Home
5.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.4%
Carpool8.7%
Walk2.5%
Bike0.8%
Work from Home5.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.6%
Government38.9%
Self-Employed7.2%
Chowan County, NC has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,479 people. The average commute time is 28 minutes. 5.9% of workers work from home. 85.6% of workers are in the private sector.