Forsyth County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
191,865
Employed
180,907
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.5%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.2%
Government42.8%
Self-Employed3.6%
Forsyth County, NC has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 191,865 people. 12.6% of workers work from home. 89.2% of workers are in the private sector.