Columbus County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
20,565
Employed
19,576
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
4.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone84.9%
Carpool7.6%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home4.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.8%
Government40.8%
Self-Employed4.7%
Columbus County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 20,565 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 4.8% of workers work from home. 89.8% of workers are in the private sector.