Halifax County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.7%
Labor Force
19,853
Employed
18,108
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.0%
Carpool10.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk0.9%
Work from Home7.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.9%
Government38.9%
Self-Employed6.0%
Halifax County, NC has an unemployment rate of 8.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,853 people. 7.2% of workers work from home. 87.9% of workers are in the private sector.