Durham County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
181,934
Employed
173,822
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
20.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone65.8%
Carpool8.1%
Public Transit2.0%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home20.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.3%
Government40.0%
Self-Employed4.8%
Durham County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 181,934 people. 20.2% of workers work from home. 83.3% of workers are in the private sector.