Franklin County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
36,011
Employed
33,909
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.6%
Carpool8.9%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home10.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.9%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed6.2%
Franklin County, NC has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 36,011 people. 10.3% of workers work from home. 94.9% of workers are in the private sector.